Discover Elevated Hardscape
Real stone, porcelain and pavers. On a deck.
Elevated Hardscapes
without the Elevated Cost
Are You Planning a Project?
A Different Kind of Deck Is Possible
Real stone on a deck? Yes.
Silca System™ StoneDeks™ creates the structural foundation for natural stone, porcelain, and concrete pavers on elevated decks.
More affordable than you might think.
StoneDeks can cost about 16% less than premium composite decking.
And already proven at scale.
More than 2.5 million sq. ft. of SilcaGrate™ has been installed.
Why Use Silca System StoneDeks?
The Structural System Behind Elevated Hardscape
Silca System StoneDeks makes it possible to create permanent outdoor living spaces in places where traditional hardscape wasn’t practical.
Using standard deck framing, SilcaGrates supports natural stone, porcelain, and pavers for elevated outdoor applications.
Low-Maintenance – No sanding. No staining. No yearly upkeep cycle that comes with traditional wood decks.
Safe and Durable – Designed to create a stable, durable outdoor surface that performs in real-world weather conditions.
Learn more about Silca System StoneDeks and Deck Choices

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