Shim System
MESA's ultra-low shim system for bespoke slopes and low build-up. Works with joists and deck boards or with pedestals for paving.
Non-Combustible
A-Class to EN 13501-1
Long Lasting
20-Year limited warranty
Heavy Duty
Support up to 17,500kg
Ultra-low Heights
From 10 mm
![shim-system-joist-hangers](https://a.storyblok.com/f/162000/5472x3648/7ac8574af8/shim-system-joist-hangers.jpg)
Shim Brackets
Specified to support joists.
Used to create a bespoke slope along MESA aluminium joists by supporting shims of varying thicknesses between the joist and the steel beam.
![shim-system-ultra-low-buildup](https://a.storyblok.com/f/162000/5472x3648/f51a7080cc/shim-system-ultra-low-buildup.jpg)
Shims
1 mm, 4 mm and 12 mm shims make it simple to create varying heights.
![shim-system-joist-hanger](https://a.storyblok.com/f/162000/5472x3648/603641a5d9/shim-system-joist-hanger.jpg)
Joist Hanger
Joist hangers are bolted to steel beams below and fastened to aluminium joists from the sides.
![shim-system-joist-hangers-stacked-shims](https://a.storyblok.com/f/162000/5472x3648/4c0e87951c/shim-system-joist-hangers-stacked-shims.jpg)
Bespoke Slopes
Shims of varying thicknesses between the joist and the steel beam below create a slope along the joist.
![paving-shim-system-ultra-low-pedestals](https://a.storyblok.com/f/162000/5472x3648/1e7854d08f/paving-shim-system-ultra-low-pedestals.jpg)
Shim Pedestals
Specified to secure paving.
Featuring a built in slope correcting system, this non-combustible shim pedestal system holds paving slabs firmly and securely in place.
![paving-shim-system-pedestal](https://a.storyblok.com/f/162000/5472x3648/e6032ac978/paving-shim-system-pedestal.jpg)
Shim Pedestal
Uniform positioning and spacing for paving systems.
![paving-shim-system-bespoke-heights](https://a.storyblok.com/f/162000/5472x3648/1c4a6013ba/paving-shim-system-bespoke-heights.jpg)
Stacked Shims
Arms on the pedestal hold shims of varying thicknesses in place.
![paving-shim-system-pedestal-slope-corrector](https://a.storyblok.com/f/162000/5472x3648/de9f139129/paving-shim-system-pedestal-slope-corrector.jpg)
1/80 Slope
A small slope is added to the top of the system to fully support each paver.
Technical Specification
Joist Brackets
Property | Attribute |
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Height range | 5-45 mm |
Materials | Steel (joist bracket, 1 mm shim, sloped shim) Cement board (4 mm shim, 12 mm shim) |
Fire rating | EN 13501-1: Class A1 |
Bracket length and width | 66 × 56 mm |
Height shim size | 42 × 42 mm |
Sloped shim size | 42 × 42 mm |
Maximum load | 2650 kg |
Shim Pedestals
Property | Attribute |
---|---|
Height range | 5-27 mm |
Materials | Steel (Base plate, 1 mm shim, sloped shim) Cement board (4 mm shim, 12 mm shim) |
Fire rating | EN 13501-1: Class A1 |
Base plate diameter | 173 mm |
Height shim size | 108 × 108 mm |
Sloped shim size | 124 × 124 mm |
Maximum load | 17,500 kg |
Technical Downloads
- DownloadShim Bracket Technical Specification
- DownloadShim Pedestal Technical Specification
- DownloadMESA Aluminium Joists Technical Specification
- DownloadCommercial Balcony & Terrace Systems Brochure
- View Full Downloads PageAll Non-combustible Downloads
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