Spacers for decking pedestals

What are decking pedestal spacers?

Spacers are structural decking components that allow you to set a specific expansion gap width. Maintaining suitable gaps between decking boards allows materials to move naturally and freely, including during changes in temperature and humidity, when their density changes (e.g. wood). Decking pedestal spacers also prevent slabs from shifting and ensure a neat, attractive deck surface.

Functions of decking pedestal spacers

Although the main purpose of spacers is to maintain a specific expansion gap width, they also serve several other functions, such as:

• ensuring uniform gaps between boards: even spacing between boards is essential for an attractive deck and its proper function;
• allowing materials to move freely: wood and composite expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity. If individual components were laid too close together, they could be damaged as they expand;
• water drainage: correctly sized gaps allow water to drain freely, preventing moisture from accumulating on the deck surface and providing better protection for moisture-sensitive components;
• stabilising the structure: ensuring even gaps between boards allows the weight of the structure to be distributed appropriately, making the deck more stable;
• Aesthetic function: even gaps between individual decking components create a very attractive and pleasing appearance.

Decking pedestal spacers – the gardpol.pl range

The gardpol.pl online shop offers several types of decking pedestal spacers that can be used with components from different series:

• additional 3 mm spacers for decking pads, spiral standard, max series,
• additional 5 mm spacers for decking pads, spiral standard, max series,
• additional 3 mm spacer for the SPIRAL/MAX series,
• additional 5 mm spacer for the SPIRAL/MAX series ,
• additional 3 mm cross spacer for the STANDARD series,
• additional 5 mm cross spacer for the STANDARD series.

Types of materials used for decking pedestal spacers

The most commonly used material for manufacturing decking pedestal spacers is PP plastic, or polypropylene. This is due to the distinctive properties of this material, which is resistant to weather, chemicals and ultraviolet radiation while remaining lightweight. Its low weight also makes these components easy to install when building a deck, leaving more time for the more demanding stages.

PP plastic is also characterised by its resistance to the damaging effects of moisture, which does not penetrate components made from this material or cause damage to them. Another important feature of polypropylene is its high resistance to mechanical damage and impacts, while retaining the flexibility that allows components to move freely during changes in temperature and humidity.

Decking pedestal spacers make building garden structures easier

Using spacers when building a deck simplifies installation by making it easier to position decking pedestals at the correct distances. As a result, they shorten deck construction time and reduce the number of errors made when setting the correct expansion gap. The gardpol.pl online shop offers a comprehensive range of decking pedestal spacers, as well as other structural decking components, so you can buy everything in one place. If you have any questions or concerns about any of our products, we encourage you to contact us via the contact form or by phone, using the number provided in the contact section of our website. Our qualified team will be happy to answer your questions.