Buzon PB-0-S12: A Product Overview
The Buzon PB-0-S12 is the professional's choice for constructing raised floors in spaces with minimal height clearance. Engineered for precision and stability, this adjustable pedestal provides a height range of 12mm to 18mm, making it the ideal solution for projects where traditional supports are too high. Its robust design offers uncompromising support for decking, pavers, and tiles, ensuring a perfectly level and durable surface every time.
Manufactured in Europe from high-quality copolymer polypropylene, which includes approximately 80% recycled materials, the PB-0-S12 is built to withstand harsh Australian conditions. It resists weathering, sea salt, and chemicals, delivering long-term performance you can stand behind. By elevating the finished surface, it promotes essential drainage and air circulation, protecting waterproof membranes and preventing substrate degradation.
Core Features & Specifications
- Precise Height Adjustment: Offers a 12mm to 18mm range, giving you exact control for ultra-low applications and ensuring a perfectly level finish.
- High Load Capacity: With a breaking load of up to 2,730 kg (27.30 kN) under full compression, it provides a rock-solid foundation for pedestrian areas.
- Durable Construction: Made from robust copolymer polypropylene, it is highly resistant to weathering, sea salts, algae, and a wide range of chemicals.
- Wide Temperature Range: Engineered to perform reliably in extreme temperatures, from a freezing -30°C to a scorching +80°C.
- European Manufacturing: Designed and manufactured in Europe using approximately 80% pre-selected recycled materials for guaranteed quality and sustainability.
- System Compatibility: Integrates seamlessly with Buzon accessories, including the U-PH5 slope corrector and a range of spacer tabs for perfect paver alignment.
The Buzon PB-0-S12 Advantage
- Solve Low-Clearance Challenges: The ultra-low 12mm starting height is the definitive solution for projects with tight height restrictions, such as retrofits or balcony installations.
- Achieve Perfect Levelling, Faster: The intuitive screw-to-adjust mechanism is fast and precise, saving significant time and labour on site compared to traditional packing or screeding methods.
- Build with Absolute Confidence: The impressive load-bearing capacity ensures a solid, stable surface that eliminates movement and bounce, preventing costly call-backs.
- Protect Critical Substrates: By elevating pavers and joists, you create an essential air gap that promotes drainage and ventilation, protecting waterproof membranes and preventing timber rot.
- Unmatched Versatility: Provides a reliable, non-penetrative foundation for a huge range of finishing materials, including granite pavers, timber or composite decking, and large-format ceramic tiles.
Applications in Practice: Trade Scenarios
For Decking Installers: Low-Profile Deck Over Concrete
The Professional's Challenge
Installing a deck over an existing concrete patio with minimal height available at the door threshold. Traditional joists are too high, and ensuring positive drainage off the slab is critical to prevent moisture issues.
The Adheseal Solution
Use the PB-0-S12 pedestals to achieve the required low clearance, precisely adjusting each one between 12-18mm for a perfectly level frame. This method is faster than ripping down joists and provides an essential air gap for ventilation, keeping the subframe dry and sound.
Best Practice Note
Ensure the concrete substrate is solid and clean. For slabs with a slight fall, combine the pedestal with the Buzon U-PH5 slope corrector to achieve a perfectly flat deck surface without complex and costly levelling compounds.
For Tilers & Pavers: Rooftop Terrace Installation
The Professional's Challenge
Laying heavy stone pavers on a rooftop with a waterproof membrane that cannot be penetrated. The surface must be perfectly level for safety and aesthetics, and water must be able to drain freely to the outlets.
The Adheseal Solution
Place the PB-0-S12 pedestals directly onto the membrane. The wide, smooth base distributes the load safely without causing damage. Use the appropriate spacer tabs (e.g., 4.5mm) to ensure consistent, clean joint lines and allow for rapid, multi-directional drainage underneath the pavers.
Best Practice Note
When placing pavers on half or quarter sections of the pedestal head at perimeters and corners, ensure the layout does not exceed the specified reduced breaking loads (967 kg for half, 420 kg for quarter) to maintain structural integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum weight the PB-0-S12 pedestal can support?
It's engineered for heavy loads. At its maximum height of 18mm, it has a breaking load of 27.30 kN (approx. 2,730 kg) when the load is distributed across the full head. This ensures exceptional stability for standard pedestrian traffic on heavy pavers or decking.
Can I use this pedestal on a sloping surface?
Yes. For sloped substrates, the PB-0-S12 is designed to be used with the Buzon U-PH5 slope corrector. This accessory sits under the pedestal base and allows you to compensate for slopes from 0% to 5%, ensuring you can achieve a perfectly level finished surface without screeding.
What material is the pedestal made from?
It's manufactured in Europe from a high-quality copolymer polypropylene (CPP). This material is composed of approximately 80% recycled content and is highly resistant to weathering, sea salt, algae, and a wide range of chemicals, making it ideal for harsh Australian conditions.
Applications & Benefits
| Application / Use Case | Key Benefit | Primary Trades |
|---|---|---|
| Low-Profile Timber or Composite Decking | Creates an essential air gap for ventilation and drainage, preventing joist rot and protecting the substrate. | Carpenters, Landscapers, Builders |
| Rooftop Paving & Terraces | Protects waterproof membranes from damage and allows for easy, non-destructive access to services below. | Tilers, Waterproofers, Builders |
| Balconies and Patios | Provides a perfectly level, free-draining surface over uneven or sloped concrete substrates without costly screeds. | Tilers, Landscapers, Remedial Contractors |
| Plaza Decks & Water Features | Allows for the concealment of pipes and services while ensuring rapid surface water removal and stable footing. | Landscapers, Plumbers, Commercial Builders |
Applying Buzon PB-0-S12: Professional Protocols
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Step 1: Substrate Preparation
Verify the installation surface (e.g., concrete slab, membrane) is structurally sound, stable, and clean. Remove all dust, debris, and potential contaminants to ensure a solid footing for each pedestal.
Pro Tip: A clean site is a safe and efficient site. A quick sweep or blow-down of the area before you start saves time on adjustments later. -
Step 2: Pedestal Layout & Placement
Mark out the grid for pedestal placement according to the specifications from the paver or joist manufacturer. This is critical for ensuring proper load distribution. Place the first pedestal in a corner and work outwards.
Pro Tip: Use chalk lines to snap a grid on the substrate. This ensures your layout is perfectly square and significantly speeds up the placement process. -
Step 3: Precision Height Adjustment
Rotate the upper part of the pedestal to achieve the exact height required, from 12mm to 18mm. Use the built-in markings as a guide and confirm final levels with a laser level or string line for absolute precision across the entire area.
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Step 4: Paver / Joist Installation
For pavers, fit the appropriate spacer tabs onto the pedestal head to ensure consistent joint spacing and alignment. Carefully lay the paver or secure the deck joist onto the pedestal heads, checking for level as you go.
Pro Tip: For minor final height tweaks after a paver is laid, use a dedicated adjustment key to rotate the pedestal base without having to lift the heavy paver off.
Limitations & Safety
Product Limitations
Pedestrian Use Only: These pedestals are designed and tested exclusively for raised floors supporting pedestrian traffic.
No Vehicle or Machinery Traffic: Do not use to support roadways, vehicle traffic, vibrating machinery, maintenance equipment, or other heavy dynamic loads.
Stable Substrate Required: Must be installed on a solid, stable, and load-bearing substrate such as a concrete slab, cured screed, or properly constructed roof. Do not install on loose ground, soil, or unstable surfaces.
Safety & Handling
Personal Protective Equipment
Standard personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and protective gloves should be worn during installation to prevent injury from tools or building materials.
Load Limit Adherence
Always adhere to the specified load capacities. Ensure the planned load does not exceed the breaking load, particularly when using pedestals at edges or corners where only a half or quarter of the head is supporting the paver.
Installation Guidelines
Follow the installation guidelines provided by both Buzon and the manufacturer of the surface material (pavers, decking) to ensure a safe, compliant, and durable installation.
Installation Substrate Guide
Concrete Slabs & Cement Screeds
Surface Preparation
Ensure the surface is structurally sound, fully cured, and swept clean of all loose debris, dust, and contaminants. The pedestal's wide base is designed to sit directly on the surface without the need for fixing.
Fixing Requirements
No fixing typically required
The weight of the completed decking or paving system provides the necessary stability to hold the pedestals securely in place under normal pedestrian use.
Waterproof Membranes
Surface Preparation
The membrane must be fully cured, clean, and free from any sharp objects or contaminants. The PB-0-S12 pedestal features a smooth, wide base to prevent point-loading and damage to the membrane surface.
Fixing Requirements
Do Not Mechanically Fix
Never mechanically fix or glue the pedestal to the membrane, as this can puncture the surface and void the warranty. A protective fleece or slip sheet may be used for added protection if specified by the membrane manufacturer.
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