Deck Supports
Modular parklets can be constructed in parking spaces to create public space in urban areas.
Bison Innovative Products is an integral player in the push to reclaim car-designated zones in urban areas for pedestrian use. Bison products were among the first to debut in San Francisco and New York in programs like "Pavement to Parks" or parklets. These streetscapes can vary in size from a one-car parking space of about 150 sf to many spaces linked together, to a whole block or lane.
Installations include Bison Versadjust deck supports with wood tiles, ceramic, or concrete tile surfaces covering the existing pavement or parking space. Popular Bison accessories include attachment hardware, Bison aluminum planters, railing, and benches. Bison has the unique advantage of offering all the built elements required for a park installation. This creates a smooth installation as well as offering a consistent warranty for the entire system. Bison Innovative Products is currently the only company in North America to offer the full Pop-Up Parklet system.
Pedestals
Precise spacer tabs allow for deck drainage, and the screw-to-adjust height setting assures a perfectly straight and level deck. Quick clip couplers increase the speed and efficiency installing pedestals at heights over 9 3/4". Works with concrete, stone pavers or wood tiles. Accessories are available to compensate for additional slope and accommodate heights from 1/8" to 2 1/4". To see Bison products in use please visit our project gallery for examples of unique applications for Bison Wood Deck Tiles and Bison Deck Supports.
One simple Level.it model LC covers heights from 2″ - 4 3/4". Additional accessories are available to compensate for slope and accomodate heights from 1/8″ up to 12″. Model LC supports up to 750 lbs. with FS (Factor of Safety) of 2. Ideal for contractors or the do-it-yourself homeowner.
The Bison Screwjack pedestal has a broad footprint that provides stability, is impervious to freeze thaw cycles, and offers a range of heights suited to almost any application. The Bison Screwjack pedestal (B-Series) reaches from 0 - 16' in height. Add bracing and couplers to reach up to 24' in height and the Weight Bearing Design Capacity is 1000 lbs/pedestal FS:2.
Wood Deck Tiles
Model: WTFSC-100%-IPE-24-8PLANK-SMOOTH
Bison 2' x 2' smooth 8 plank FSC® Ipe wood tiles are commercial grade and constructed from responsibly harvested Forest Stewardship Council® certified hardwood to meet their high global standards for forest sustainability. FSC® certification assures wood products have positive environmental attributes, are backed by a global system of verification, and could contribute to LEED points and SITES criteria. Bison wood tiles weather over time, developing a silvery-gray patina. If maintaining the natural wood color is desired, wood tiles can be periodically cleaned and sealed.
Bison 2' x 2' smooth 8 plank FSC® Cumaru wood tiles are commercial grade and constructed from responsibly harvested Forest Stewardship Council® certified hardwood to meet their high global standards for forest sustainability. FSC® certification assures wood products have positive environmental attributes, are backed by a global system of verification, and could contribute to LEED points and SITES criteria. Bison wood tiles weather over time, developing a silvery-gray patina. If maintaining the natural wood color is desired, wood tiles can be periodically cleaned and sealed.
Bison 2' x 2' ribbed FSC® Massaranduba wood tiles are commercial grade, provide increased slip resistance, and constructed from responsibly harvested Forest Stewardship Council® certified hardwood to meet their high global standards for forest sustainability. FSC® certification assures wood products have positive environmental attributes, are backed by a global system of verification, and could contribute to LEED points and SITES criteria. Bison wood tiles weather over time, developing a silvery-gray patina. If maintaining the natural wood color is desired, wood tiles can be periodically cleaned and sealed.
Bison 2' x 2' smooth 7 plank FSC® Garapa wood tiles are commercial grade and constructed from responsibly harvested Forest Stewardship Council® certified hardwood to meet their high global standards for forest sustainability. FSC® certification assures wood products have positive environmental attributes, are backed by a global system of verification, and could contribute to LEED points and SITES criteria. Bison wood tiles weather over time, developing a silvery-gray patina. If maintaining the natural wood color is desired, wood tiles can be periodically cleaned and sealed.
Model: WT-IPE-24-SMOOTH
Bison 2' x 2' smooth Ipe wood tiles are commercial grade, constructed from responsibly harvested hardwoods, and available with standard or FSC™ certified species. Bison wood tiles weather over time, developing a silvery-gray patina. If maintaining the natural wood color is desired, wood tiles can be periodically cleaned and sealed.
Model: WT-IPE-24-RIBBED
Bison 2' x 2' ribbed Ipe wood tiles are commercial grade, constructed from responsibly harvested hardwoods, and provide increased slip resistance. Bison wood tiles weather over time, developing a silvery-gray patina. If maintaining the natural wood color is desired, wood tiles can be periodically cleaned and sealed.
Bison 2' x 2' smooth 8 plank Cumaru wood tiles are commercial grade, constructed from responsibly harvested hardwoods, and available with standard or FSC™ certified species. Bison wood tiles weather over time, developing a silvery-gray patina. If maintaining the wood color is desired, wood tiles can be periodically cleaned and sealed.
Bison 2' x 2' smooth 4 plank fused Bamboo tiles are constructed from dasso.XTR Fused Bamboo™ that is manufactured using dasso's patented process, which combines two stages of high heat to carbonize the bamboo, removing all of the starch and sugar, and then restructuring the bamboo, reinforcing its natural strength characteristics. The modified bamboo strands are fused together using phenolic resin ™ the same resin used to make bowling balls. The result is an extremely dense, durable, exterior-use product composed of 87% natural, fused strand bamboo fibers and 13% resin. If maintaining the natural wood color is desired, wood tiles can be periodically cleaned and sealed ™ please reference the Wood Tile Cut Sheet for care and maintenance specific to Bamboo tiles.
Model: WT-IPE-30-10-SMOOTH
Bison 30″ x 30″ smooth 10 plank Ipe wood tiles are commercial grade, constructed from responsibly harvested hardwoods, and provide a custom appearance. Bison wood tiles weather over time, developing a silvery-gray patina. If maintaining the natural wood color is desired, wood tiles can be periodically cleaned and sealed.
Model: WT-IPE-48-SMOOTH
Bison 4' x 2' smooth Ipe wood tiles are commercial grade and constructed from responsibly harvested hardwoods. Bison wood tiles weather over time, developing a silvery-gray patina. If maintaining the natural wood color is desired, wood tiles can be periodically cleaned and sealed.
Model: WT-IPE-48-RIBBED
Bison 4' x 2' ribbed Ipe wood tiles are commercial grade, constructed from responsibly harvested hardwoods, and provide increased slip resistance. Bison wood tiles weather over time, developing a silvery-gray patina. If maintaining the natural wood color is desired, wood tiles can be periodically cleaned and sealed.
Model: WT-CUMARU-48-8-SMOOTH
Bison 4' x 2' smooth 8 plank Cumaru wood tiles are commercial grade and constructed from responsibly harvested hardwoods. Bison wood tiles weather over time, developing a silvery-gray patina. If maintaining the natural wood color is desired, wood tiles can be periodically cleaned and sealed.
Model: WT-IPE-72-6 PLANK-SMOOTH
Bison 6' x 2' smooth 6 plank Ipe wood tiles are commercial grade, constructed from responsibly harvested hardwoods, and provide a custom appearance. Bison wood tiles weather over time, developing a silvery-gray patina. If maintaining the natural wood color is desired, wood tiles can be periodically cleaned and sealed. Call for availability.
Model: WT-IPE-96-6-SMOOTH
Bison 8' x 2' smooth 6 plank Ipe wood tiles are commercial grade, constructed from responsibly harvested hardwoods, and provide a custom appearance. Bison wood tiles weather over time, developing a silvery-gray patina. If maintaining the natural wood color is desired, wood tiles can be periodically cleaned and sealed. Call for availability.
Model: FS-12-WT
FS-12-WT Spline, available exclusively from Bison, secures Bison Wood Tiles to Bison Pedestals when additional protection against wind uplift is required. Slide FS-12-WT splines into Bison Wood Tile kerf over Bison Pedestals. Screw splines into top of Bison Pedestal and remove posts with pliers.
Note: FS-12-WT is sold only with the purchase of Bison Wood Tiles.
Site Furnishings
Bison Ipe Wood Cubes are commercial-grade, can contribute to LEED points, and integrate seamlessly with Bison Deck Systems. Bison Ipe Wood Cubes weather over time, developing a silvery-gray patina. If maintaining the natural wood color is desired, Cubes can be periodically cleaned and sealed.
Bison Ipe Cube Tops create modular seating and storage. Ipe Cube Tops weather over time, developing a silvery-gray patina. If maintaining the natural wood color is desired, Ipe Cube Tops can be periodically cleaned and sealed.
Modular parklets can be constructed in parking spaces to create public space in urban areas.
Bison Innovative Products is an integral player in the push to reclaim car-designated zones in urban areas for pedestrian use. Bison products were among the first to debut in San Francisco and New York in programs like "Pavement to Parks" or parklets. These streetscapes can vary in size from a one-car parking space of about 150 sf to many spaces linked together, to a whole block or lane.
Installations include Bison Versadjust deck supports with wood tiles, ceramic, or concrete tile surfaces covering the existing pavement or parking space. Popular Bison accessories include attachment hardware, Bison aluminum planters, railing, and benches. Bison has the unique advantage of offering all the built elements required for a park installation. This creates a smooth installation as well as offering a consistent warranty for the entire system. Bison Innovative Products is currently the only company in North America to offer the full Pop-Up Parklet system.
2CM Pavers & Paver Trays
Ideal for use with Bison Pedestals, the Bison Paver and Paver Tray System offers a beautiful, thin, and lightweight surface material for outdoor spaces. The Bison Paver Tray is manufactured from galvanized steel and can be adhered to the surface paver on site before installation, while the Bison 2CM Paver provides excellent weather resistance and aesthetic appeal for rooftop decks.
FS-12 Spline, available exclusively from Bison, secures Bison Paver Trays to Bison Pedestals. Slide FS-12 splines into Bison Paver Tray channel over Bison Pedestals. Screw splines into top of Bison Pedestal and remove posts with pliers.
Note: FS-12 is sold only with the purchase of Bison Paver Trays.
Bison Project Gallery
Resources
Bison Innovative Products is dedicated to providing products that are manufactured in an environmentally sensitive and efficient manner. The Bison pedestals can help to achieve prerequisites and accumulate points in the following categories of LEED-NC 2.
Bison Deck Pedestals: Containing 20% Post-Industrial Recycled Material could contribute to multiple points within Materials and Resources Credits 4 as a single product contributing to multiple LEED points.
Bison Cubes: Bison Aluminum and Steel Cubes could contribute to LEED points in Material Content with Recycled Content; Indoor Environmental Quality by using low VOC Sealants and Finishes.
Bison Wood Tiles: Bison FSC-Certified (FSC-C13454) Ip and Massarunduba wood tiles could contribute to LEED points under Materials and Resources Credit 7 (MR Credit 6 for CS).
As an environmentally conscious company, Bison is committed to a corporate mission devoted to conserving the planet's resources. Conservation measures include every stage of business practices: office and warehouse operations, product design, manufacturing, packaging and delivery.
We are dedicated to the highest quality products manufactured in an environmentally sensitive and efficient manner. We create deck systems and green roof environments that are functional and beautiful while helping support the environment.