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Upgrade Your Outdoor Living Space with Bison Wood Tiles

When you are constructing an outdoor living space for your home, whether a deck or a patio, you want to use the best materials possible. Bison wood tiles are an excellent choice for a number of reasons. Elevated Deck Systems has provided this blog post to document them.

The most significant benefit that Bison wood tiles offer for your deck is their durability. These tiles are the perfect examples of dense wood that can easily withstand all that Mother Nature has to offer. Not only do they last for a long time, which means they are a very economical investment, but they also weather well. They don’t deteriorate; instead, they develop a unique appearance as they are buffeted by wind and soaked by rain over the years. The color will change and bring a truly unique character to the surface.

Wooden deck tiles are very easy to use, so construction time is minimal, which is good news when you are waiting to enjoy your new backyard oasis. The tiles can be used on a range of surfaces with little effort, and their design ensures they do not hold water but rather allow for effective drainage.

When you choose Bison wood tiles, you can also have the satisfaction of knowing this commercial-grade lumber is responsibly harvested.

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Wood Options

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IPE WOOD TILE

Ipe Wood Tile – Available in smooth or ribbed surfaces, Ipe wood tiles are designed to suit your custom deck needs. Constructed from responsibly harvested hardwoods.

Specs

  • Standard Ipe Wood Tile Available in Smooth or Grooved Surfaces
  • Fire Rating: Class A
  • Available in 24” X 24” and 24” X 48””
  • Janka Hardness Rating: 3,680 lbs.
  • Weight: 24 lbs
  • Weight psf: 6 lbs
  • Color: Brown
  • Exclusive Bison FS1 Fastening Kit & Continuous Kerf Cut Design
    * allows easy tile attachment, removal and replacement
  • Modular sizes 2’x2’ & 2’x4’
  • Custom sizes available
  • FSC Certified species available
  • Bison Ipe Wood Tile Systems Meet:
  • ASTM E108-07a Class A Fire Rating
  • ASTM C1028-07 Slip Resistance
  • ASTM TAS108-95 Wind Uplift
  • Seismic Design Categories (SDC) A-F
FSC Massaranduba Wood Tile

FSC MASSARANDUBA WOOD TILE

FSC Massaranduba Wood Tile – FSC Massaranduba wood tiles are specially constructed to with slip resistance ribbing for all-weather safety. Forest Stewardship Council certification assures environmentally-friendly wood products contribute to LEED points and SITES criteria.

Specs

FSC Certified Massaranduba Tile Available in Grooved Surface Only

  • Fire Rating: Class A
  • Available in 24” X 24”
  • Janka Hardness Rating: 3,190 lbs.
  • Weight: 25 lbs
  • Weight psf: 6 lbs
  • Color: Red/Brown
  • Exclusive Bison FS1 Fastening Kit & Continuous Kerf Cut Design
    * allows easy tile attachment, removal and replacement
  • Modular sizes 2’x2’ & 2’x4’
  • Custom sizes available
  • FSC Certified species available
  • Bison Ipe Wood Tile Systems Meet:
  • ASTM E108-07a Class A Fire Rating
  • ASTM C1028-07 Slip Resistance
  • ASTM TAS108-95 Wind Uplift
  • Seismic Design Categories (SDC) A-F
Bison Cumaru Wood Tiles

BISON CUMARU WOOD TILE

Bison Cumaru Wood Tile – Constructed from responsibly harvested certified hardwood to meet high global standards for forest sustainability, Cumaru Wood Tile assure positive environmental attributes. Bison wood tiles weather over time and develop a silvery-gray patina.

Specs

  • Available in 2’X2” & 2’X4’
  • Fire Rating: Class A
  • Available in 24” X 24” and 24” X 48”
  • Janka Hardness Rating: 3,540 lbs.
  • Weight: 24 lbs
  • Weight psf: 6 lbs
  • Color: Medium to Dark Brown

BISON WOOD TILES WILL AGE NATURALLY

Bison Wood Tiles are a low-maintenance, untreated, natural product. Wood deck tiles vary in color and grain. Over time, the wood tiles’ exposure to climatic conditions will develop an aged light gray patina. All wood is subject to weathering and erosion from sun, wind, debris and precipitation.

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Newly Installed Ipê Wood Tile

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Ipê Wood Tile Left To Age Naturally

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Installing Wood Tiles Using Bison FS1 Clips

Bison recommends the use of Bison Deck Supports and the FS1 Fastening Kit when installing Bison Ipê Wood Tiles. The Bison pedestal system installs quickly and securely. The FS1 Fastening Kit, available exclusively from Bison, fastens wood tiles to the pedestals without penetrating or damaging the wood.

FS1 Installation

Raised Wood Decks

A raised wood deck is the answer if you have a surface that doesn’t drain well or is uneven. It’s a seamless installation that comes together efficiently and easily in almost any location. From rooftop patios to your backyard retreat, raised wood decks are quickly becoming the surface of choice for many. 

Wooden Deck Tiles

Wooden deck tiles are the primary decking components used in raised installations. They are available in several modular sizes and provide the design flexibility needed for unusual spaces. As a commercial-grade product, they weather well and are one of the most environmentally friendly choices on the market today. 

When you want to invest in timeless beauty, take the time to research your decking component options. You won’t regret making a smart choice when you invest in wooden deck tiles.