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Proframe Prograte
Description

Prograte is a high-strength perforated fibre-reinforced sheet designed to support tiles, pavers and artificial turf.

Key Features
  • Designed to work with Proframe Aluminium deck framing or traditional timber framed decks.
  • Low-profile sheets are only 15mm thick.
  • High strength from 2kpa residential, 4kpa commercial loads.
  • Durability — long-term performance with stainless steel fixing.
  • Versatile for tiles, pavers and turf.
  • 15-year warranty.

 

Scope of Use
  • Designed to work with Proframe Aluminium deck framing or traditional timber framed decks.
  • Versatile for tiles, pavers and turf.
  • The ability to glue the tiles down to the sheet makes it the perfect solution for high-wind areas.
  • Acts as a safety grid for decks in case of falls.
  • High durability for coastal areas.
  • Engineered span tables for joist spacing and deflection.
Limitations on Use
  • Prograte is designed to be supported by a substructure weather that be timber or aluminium framing.
  • Prograte is not designed to be supported on deck jacks alone.
  • Refer to the span table for joist spacing and deflection.
  • 20mm structural tiles are recommended.
  • Stone and other tiles need to be tested for suitability.

 

 

Statement of Building Code Compliance
  • NZBC B2/AS1 Durability
  • NZBC F4/AS1 Safety from Falling

 

In-Service History

Prograte was first introduced 7 seven years ago as a way of surportting artifical turf. The low profile means it can sit on the same substrate and flow seamlessly from turf to tile or decking.

Other Performance Attributes
  • High strength from 2kpa residential, 4kpa commercial loads.
  • Durability — long-term performance with stainless steel fixing.
  • 15-year warranty.
Documents
BPIR Product Statement: Prograte

2026

Data Sheet: Prograte

2026

Producer Statement PS1: Prograte
Installation Manual: Prograte

2026

CAD/PDF Details
Prograte Fixing on a Frame
Prograte Fixing Sections

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