{"product_id":"deckorators-composite-sleeper-system","title":"Deckorators Composite Sleeper System, 1-1\/2 in. x 1-1\/2 in.","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pb-wrap{--pb-line:#e1e3e5;--pb-head:#f6f6f7;max-width:100%}\n.pb-wrap .pb-intro{margin-bottom:20px}\n.pb-acc{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 8px;overflow:hidden}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary{cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;\n list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::marker{content:\"\"}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::after{content:\"+\";font-size:22px;font-weight:400;line-height:1;flex:0 0 auto}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary::after{content:\"\\2212\"}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary{border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary:hover{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc .pb-body{padding:16px}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:first-child{margin-top:0}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.pb-q{border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:0;margin:0}\n.pb-q:last-child{border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary{padding:12px 0;font-weight:600}\n.pb-q[open]\u003esummary{background:transparent;border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary:hover{background:transparent;text-decoration:underline}\n.pb-q .pb-body{padding:0 0 12px}\n.pb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n.pb-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;min-width:380px}\n.pb-table th,.pb-table td{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);padding:8px 10px;\n text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.pb-table thead th{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-table caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;padding:0 0 8px}\n.pb-note{font-size:13px;opacity:.75;margin-top:16px}\n.pb-wrap a{color:#3b82f6}\n.pb-wrap a:hover{color:#2563eb}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDeckorators Composite Sleeper System, 1-1\/2 in. x 1-1\/2 in.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deckorators Sleeper System is a reversible two-tone composite sleeper used to raise and level deck boards over a solid substrate, most often a concrete slab or a properly membraned rooftop deck. It is milled 1-1\/2 in. x 1-1\/2 in. (2 x 2 nominal) in the same Surestone mineral-composite material as Deckorators decking, in 8 and 12 ft. lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot a structural joist.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deckorators' own installation guide states the sleepers are not structural and must sit on a continuous, fully supported surface. They space and level decking; they do not span like a joist, and a rooftop installation needs a licensed contractor to confirm the roof's load capacity and waterproofing first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFeatures and Common Uses\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible two-tone composite sleeper for raising and levelling deck boards over a solid substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral-based Surestone composite construction, rated for ground and water contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo colour faces per board, Gray\/Brown or Gray\/Gray, so you flip whichever side you don't want to show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot structural; must be fully supported by the substrate beneath it, not spanning like a joist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRooftop decks and patios over a concrete slab or a properly membraned roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaver-style deck installations needing a consistent, level base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround-level installs over a solid, well-drained substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"pb-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeckorators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSleeper System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMineral-based composite, Surestone Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eActual Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2 in. x 1-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLengths\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 ft. and 12 ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGray\/Brown, Gray\/Gray (reversible two-tone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStructural Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot structural; requires continuous, full support beneath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-Year Limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eThe sleepers are not structural and must sit on a continuous, fully supported surface such as a concrete slab or a properly membraned rooftop deck. A licensed contractor should confirm the substrate's load capacity and waterproofing before installation. Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.deckorators.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/deckorators-sleeper-system-installation-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDeckorators Sleeper System Installation Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow to Install\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a licensed contractor confirm the roof or slab's load capacity and waterproofing before installing; sleepers are not structural and must sit on a continuous, fully supported surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall an EPDM or equivalent moisture barrier under the sleepers on a rooftop application, per the installation guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay sleepers to match the joist spacing called for by the deck board you are installing over them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFasten with a compatible deck screw driven flush, and leave a minimum 1\/4 in. gap wherever a sleeper meets a solid object.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eFull substrate, waterproofing and spacing requirements: Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.deckorators.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/deckorators-sleeper-system-installation-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDeckorators Sleeper System Installation Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan sleepers replace joists?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Deckorators states the sleepers are not structural and must sit on a continuous, fully supported surface such as a concrete slab or a properly membraned rooftop deck. They raise and space deck boards; they do not span like a joist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat colour do I get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGray\/Brown or Gray\/Gray, both reversible two-tone boards. Flip whichever face you don't want to show.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a roofing contractor before installing these on a rooftop deck?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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