Discover Elevated Hardscape
Real stone, porcelain and pavers. On a deck.
Elevated Hardscapes
without the Elevated Cost
Are You Planning a Project?
A Different Kind of Deck Is Possible
Real stone on a deck? Yes.
Silca System™ StoneDeks™ creates the structural foundation for natural stone, porcelain, and concrete pavers on elevated decks.
More affordable than you might think.
StoneDeks can cost about 16% less than premium composite decking.
And already proven at scale.
More than 2.5 million sq. ft. of SilcaGrate™ has been installed.
Why Use Silca System StoneDeks?
The Structural System Behind Elevated Hardscape
Silca System StoneDeks makes it possible to create permanent outdoor living spaces in places where traditional hardscape wasn’t practical.
Using standard deck framing, SilcaGrates supports natural stone, porcelain, and pavers for elevated outdoor applications.
Low-Maintenance – No sanding. No staining. No yearly upkeep cycle that comes with traditional wood decks.
Safe and Durable – Designed to create a stable, durable outdoor surface that performs in real-world weather conditions.
Learn more about Silca System StoneDeks and Deck Choices
Why Should the Material Palette Stop When the Structure Leaves the Ground?
A well-designed outdoor environment rarely happens one surface at a time. The stone surrounding the pool relates to the patio, the patio relates to the architecture, and the landscape helps connect the entire property. Materials are selected as part of
How to Make an Elevated Deck Feel Like a Stone Terrace
There is a meaningful difference between a deck and a terrace. A deck often feels like something added to a house, while a terrace feels like part of the architecture itself. It has weight, permanence, and a visual connection to
What If Your Patio Could Continue Up To The Deck?
For years, homeowners have treated patios and decks as two separate kinds of outdoor spaces. A patio gets stone, porcelain, or concrete pavers, while an elevated deck gets wood or composite boards. There are practical reasons this became the norm,
