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 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.
Shims
1 mm, 4 mm and 12 mm shims make it simple to create varying heights.
Joist Hanger
Joist hangers are bolted to steel beams below and fastened to aluminium joists from the sides.
Bespoke Slopes
Shims of varying thicknesses between the joist and the steel beam below create a slope along the joist.
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.
Shim Pedestal
Uniform positioning and spacing for paving systems.
Stacked Shims
Arms on the pedestal hold shims of varying thicknesses in place.
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 |
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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
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