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TROBA-Level Pedestals | Install Points and Perimeter Restraint

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Perimeter restraint is required for TROBA-Level pedestal assemblies. Below are images taken from a condominium project in South Lake Tahoe (Tahoe Beach Club). A 1/4" thick steel plate was tacked to the posts of the deck handrail system.  Below is a completed edge. The side of the deck has not yet had the steel plate tacked to the handrail posts, so you can see the 2" thick concrete pavers and the pedestals prior to completing the perimeter containment. Individual TROBA-Level paver supports, and their heights/max stacking heights listed in below table. Bottom of this post contains links to the TROBA-Level Data Sheet (with installation instructions), installation videos in English and Spanish, and the TROBA-Level Estimator Tool. All substrates must be structurally capable of supporting the anticipated loads. Install extra paver supports if heavy items (e.g., hot tubs, planters, etc.) will be placed on top of the tile paver surface. Insulation must have a compressive strength of

⚠️ NEW Schluter KERDI-Line VARIO Linear Drain!

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Schluter KERDI-Line VARIO is FINALLY here! Why VARIO? This line drain can be cut to custom lengths - you have the variable and the vogue in one product! Click here to download the VARIO Brochure and Sell Sheet. This product will open a world of possibilities due to the lower price point and ease of installation! Click this link to be redirected to the Schluter VARIO website . Click this link to watch the KERDI-Line VARIO installation video . KERDI-Line VARIO is a total of just 9 SKUs!  1 plumbing connection, 4 designs in 4' grate length, and same 4 designs in 8' grate length. PART ONE | Flange Kit Regardless of plumbing (ABS or PVC) - there is just one SKU for the flange kit (below).  It is made out of polypropylene with KERDI pre-attached and a threaded neck.  You choose one of the two included ABS or PVC threaded adapters depending on your plumbing.  Thread the one you need with plumbing tape to the flange and the other end glues to the existing house plumbing.  No rubber c

⚠️ NEW Schluter KERDI-Board SNLT Lighted Niche!

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Schluter KERDI-Board SNLT is here! SNLT (Schluter Niche Lighted Technology OR Schluter Niche LIPROTEC) LIPROTEC ( LI ghted PRO file TEC nology). Click here to download the Schluter SNLT Brochure and Sell Sheet. Initial launch will be three sizes with LED placement along the 12" top.  Niche placement intended to be vertical in-between stud bays. LED lengths will not be available for the longer sides of the 12x20 and 12x28; horizontal placement will not be an option with initial launch. No RGBW with this launch. LEDs not available as stand alone SKU for custom niches. Brightness 118 lumens. Energy used 1.7 watts. Color Accuracy (CRI) 95+ Light Appearance 3000K (Warm White) UL Listed in USA and Canada. Click here to be directed to the Schluter  SNLT Lighted Niche section on Schluter's website. STEP ONE | Choose your niche - available in 3 sizes: KB 12 SNLT 1 WW     12x12 KB 12 SNLT 2 WW     12x20 KB 12 SNLT 3 WW     12x28 STEP TWO | Choose your power supply: LIPROTEC-ECX Driv