SkyView™ Wind Uplift System
This comprehensive product lineup includes adjustable pedestals, invisible wind uplift solutions, roof deck slabs, wood tile, and fiberglass grate. Together, these components offer unmatched flexibility, empowering designers to create elevated rooftop spaces that are visually stunning, durable and high-performing. The system’s intuitive design also simplifies installation for contractors, ensuring efficiency without compromising quality. With SkyView, reimagine what’s possible for roof deck design and construction.
To meet the demands of high wind environments, the Unilock SkyView Wind Uplift System keeps roof top paving surfaces secure, even in severe weather conditions. The system consists of three parts:
- SkyView Pedestals
- SkyView Wind Uplift Kit
- Wind Uplift Slabs
When combined, these components create a rafted paving surface with an invisible tie down mechanism that resists wind uplift pressures without compromising project aesthetics.
The Benefits of SkyView Wind Uplift System
Unique patent-pending design
Adjustable heights from ½" to 31" without cross-bracing
Slope compensation up to 6%
Orbital socket for ease of leveling
Large footprint to provide stability
Consistent slab alignment with 3/16” spacer tabs
Resistant to water, mold, and freeze/thaw cycles
Manufactured from recycled polypropylene
Made in USA
SkyView Pedestal System can be used in a variety of applications over structure, in both commercial or residential settings, including:
- Rooftop Decks
- Pool Decks
- Balconies
- Terraces
- Green Roofs
- Mechanical Access Walkways
- Sleepers
- Catwalks
SkyView Wind Uplift System: Component Features & Functions
WIND UPLIFT SLAB
Acts as the foundation of the pedesta
Large Surface Area: The 49 square inch Base provides a stable foundation for the system and aids in load distribution.
Textured Dome: The convex dome on the top of the Base fits into the concave socket on the botom of the Cores, allowing orbital movement to adjust for slopes up to 6%. Its textured surface improves the connection between the base and cores.
PUCK
Screws into the top of the Skyview Pedestal, providing a secure point for attaching the Keyway Lockdown Bar.
KEYWAY LOCKDOWN BAR
A dovetail-shaped bar that locks into the kerf cut of the wind uplift slabs, anchoring them to the pedestals.
SCREW
Used to fasten the Keyway Lockdown Bar to the puck
BASE
Acts as the foundation of the pedestal
Large Surface Area: The 49 square inch Base provides a stable foundation for the system and aids in load distribution.
Textured Dome: The convex dome on the top of the Base fits into the concave socket on the botom of the Cores, allowing orbital movement to
adjust for slopes up to 6%. Its textured surface improves the connection between the base and cores.
Drainage Holes: A collection of holes in the Base allows for proper water drainage while maintaining its structural integrity.
V-Notches: Each side of the Base features a v-shaped notch to assist in aligning a field of pedestals
WASHER
Secures a ‘Core’ to the ‘Base’
Curved Profile: The bottom of the Washer mimics the socket shape on the Cores to ensure a flush connection when installing a Core on the Base.
TOP
Provides a large, stable surface to lay surfacing materials
Large Surface Area: The 49-square-inch top provides an ideal footprint to support various surfacing materials, including concrete slabs, wood tiles, natural stone, porcelain tile, and grates.
3/16” Tabs: The top has four 3/16-inch tabs, one on each side, to ensure fast and easy alignment when installing surfacing materials such as concrete slabs.
Sight Hole: Allows the installer to visually verify full engagement of the Top with the Core, ensuring a secure connection between the two components.
5” CORE & 10” CORE
Extends the pedestal height
Textured Socket: The concave socket on the bottom of the Core fits onto the convex dome on the Base, allowing orbital movement to adjust for slopes up to 6%. Its textured surface improves the connection between the base and cores
COLLAR
Connects two ‘Cores’ together
Center Engagement Ring: The collar has a protruding ring on the inside at the mid point of its height. When connecting two cores, full engagement is reached when the ring prevents further tightening of both cores.
1/2” WIND UPLIFT WAFFLE
Acts as a pedestal for
low-profile applications
Waffle Design: When stacking multiple Waffles, the component’s design allows them to interlock, preventing lateral movement and improving structural stability.
3/16” Tabs: The Top features four 3/16” inch tabs at the center of all sides to facilitate easy and fast alignment when installing surfacing materials.
1” WIND UPLIFT WAFFLE
Acts as a pedestal for
low-profile applications
Waffle Design: When stacking multiple Waffles, the component’s design allows them to interlock, preventing lateral movement and improving structural stability.
3/16” Tabs: The Top features four 3/16” inch tabs at the center of all sides to facilitate easy and fast alignment when installing surfacing materials.
TOP PAD
Placed on the ‘Top’ to aid in noise dampening and grip.
Rubber Pad: The Top Pad is made from rubber which aids in sound dampening, shock absorption, and grip
Unilock is committed to supporting your roof deck projects with our expert pedestal take-off services. Our team reviews architectural plans, project specifications, and site conditions to determine the precise quantity of adjustable pedestals required for a seamless installation. Get started today— contact your Unilock representative to request a detailed material estimate for your next project.
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