Discover Elevated Hardscape—the use of natural stone, porcelain, and pavers on decks and other elevated outdoor spaces. See how Silca System StoneDeks makes it possible to take hardscape above ground.
Natural stone, porcelain, brick, and concrete pavers have long been among the most enduring materials in American outdoor architecture. They form terraces and courtyards, surround pools, create garden paths, and establish the transition between a home and its landscape. We
After a full summer of cookouts, family dinners, wet feet, hot afternoons, spilled drinks, patio furniture, pets, kids, rain, and direct sun, you probably know a lot more about your deck than you did in May. Maybe it performed exactly
For many homeowners planning a new deck, the decision eventually comes down to two familiar choices: wood or composite. Wood typically costs less upfront but requires more maintenance over time. Premium composite costs more, but offers a lower-maintenance alternative and
Creating a high-end outdoor living space usually means making a series of upgrades. Homeowners choose premium decking, architectural railings, integrated lighting, an outdoor kitchen, better furniture, and carefully designed landscaping. Each choice adds to the finished space, but one of
Bring the beauty and permanence of hardscape to places it couldn’t easily go before. Elevated Hardscape uses natural stone, porcelain, pavers, and other hardscape materials to create outdoor living surfaces above ground — on decks, balconies, rooftops, stairs, and other
A homeowner wants a beautiful outdoor living space with real stone or porcelain underfoot. They have the budget, they’re excited about the project, and then you walk into the backyard and see the slope. Suddenly, what sounded like a straightforward
Homeowners Have More Choices Than Ever For generations, building a deck meant installing deck boards. The only real decision was which kind to choose. Pressure-treated lumber, cedar, hardwood, and more recently, composite decking all followed the same basic formula: a
Homeowners Are Starting to Ask a Different Question For decades, the conversation around decks has focused on the same set of choices. Should you use pressure-treated lumber, cedar, hardwood, or composite decking? Which material lasts the longest? Which one requires
Homeowners Are Looking for More Than Better Boards Even with upgraded materials, the finished project is often still perceived as a traditional deck rather than a fully integrated outdoor living environment. That distinction matters because homeowner expectations have changed. Better
Why Deck Surface Lifespan Matters A deck surface that lasts only ten or fifteen years may not seem like a problem at first, but replacing boards, sanding surfaces, repainting, and restaining can add up quickly. The longer a deck surface
Two Outdoor Surfaces That Are Built Very Differently Most homes include two types of outdoor living spaces. One is a patio built directly on the ground using materials like stone, brick, or concrete. The other is a deck built on
Hardscaping Hack Architects and designers often face a familiar constraint when planning elevated outdoor spaces. The project calls for a stone surface, but once the structure is evaluated the practical solution becomes wood or composite decking because a traditional masonry
What Changes and What Doesn’t When builders first hear about installing real stone over deck framing, the assumption is usually that the entire project must change. Stone sounds like masonry, and masonry suggests slabs, block work, and a completely different
More Than A Deck That way of thinking has shaped outdoor design for decades. Decks are expected to be made of wood or composite boards, while stone is reserved for patios that rest directly on the ground. If your home
The Deck You Didn’t Know You Could Have The “Wait… That’s an Option?” Moment When homeowners first see it, something clicks. Why don’t I already have this? Well, they assumed they had to choose between the architectural weight of a
Silca System™ StoneDeks™ makes it possible to build elevated outdoor spaces with the beauty and permanence of hardscape.
Permanent Outdoor Living starts with a better foundation.
Silca System™ StoneDeks™ is the structural system that makes Elevated Hardscape possible.
Elevated Hardscape. Without the elevated price.
StoneDeks can cost about 16% less than premium composite decking.
2.5M+ sq. ft. installed.
SilcaGrate™ is backed by ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-3748.
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