Pedestal for ballast block decking

A pedestal system for supporting blocks, pavers, tiles, or panels a spaced distance above an underlying surface, comprising:

• a plurality of pedestals each having a base;
• each base having a plate located on the underlying surface extending outward from a post, a reinforcement wall extending between the plate and the post, and a base eyelet located at a corner where the post interconnects with the reinforcement wall;
• a support at an upper end of each pedestal for supporting the blocks, pavers, tiles, or panels thereon, the support being adjustably mounted relative to the base for altering an overall height of the pedestal;
• couplers being adjustably located between the supports and the bases for further altering the overall height of the pedestals;
• a flange extending circumferentially about each coupler;
• a plurality of spaced-apart securement eyelets extending through each flange;
• and,
• wire bracing extending between the base and securement eyelets such the bracing spans an area extending downward from the couplers to the plates of the bases on the underlying surface.

A pedestal for supporting blocks, pavers, tiles, or panels a spaced distance above an underlying surface, comprising:

• a base at a lower end thereof having a plate extending outward from a hollow post;
• a reinforcement wall extending between the plate and the post and having a first eyelet formed therein;
• a support at an upper end thereof for supporting the blocks, pavers, tiles, or panels thereon, the support being adjustably mounted relative to the base for altering an overall height of the pedestal;
• a coupler being adjustably located between the support and the base for further altering the overall height of the pedestal;
• a flange that extends circumferentially about the coupler;
• a plurality of spaced-apart second eyelets extending through the flange;
• and
• drainage openings formed in the base, wherein at least one of the drainage openings is in communication with the first eyelet and an inside of the hollow post.