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

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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.
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Shims

1 mm, 4 mm and 12 mm shims make it simple to create varying heights.
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Joist Hanger

Joist hangers are bolted to steel beams below and fastened to aluminium joists from the sides.
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Bespoke Slopes

Shims of varying thicknesses between the joist and the steel beam below create a slope along the joist.
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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.
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Shim Pedestal

Uniform positioning and spacing for paving systems.
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Stacked Shims

Arms on the pedestal hold shims of varying thicknesses in place.
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1/80 Slope

A small slope is added to the top of the system to fully support each paver.

Technical Specification

Joist Brackets
PropertyAttribute
Height range5-45 mm
MaterialsSteel (joist bracket, 1 mm shim, sloped shim) Cement board (4 mm shim, 12 mm shim)
Fire ratingEN 13501-1: Class A1
Bracket length and width66 × 56 mm
Height shim size42 × 42 mm
Sloped shim size42 × 42 mm
Maximum load2650 kg
Shim Pedestals
PropertyAttribute
Height range5-27 mm
MaterialsSteel (Base plate, 1 mm shim, sloped shim) Cement board (4 mm shim, 12 mm shim)
Fire ratingEN 13501-1: Class A1
Base plate diameter173 mm
Height shim size108 × 108 mm
Sloped shim size124 × 124 mm
Maximum load17,500 kg

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