Installation guide for Bison Wood Tiles and FS-1 fastening kit covering safety, cutting, sealing, maintenance, and wood characteristics.
This guide provides detailed instructions for installing Bison Wood Tiles using the FS-1 fastening kit on Bison pedestals. It covers safety precautions, storage, reassembly after cutting, cutting techniques, shim usage, transitions between surface materials, and routine maintenance to ensure a level, safe deck surface.
The document also describes the natural characteristics of the hardwood species used (Ipê, Cumaru, Garapa, Itauba, Tigerwood, and Fused Bamboo), cleaning and sealing recommendations to maintain original color, and warnings about potential staining from metal contact, fertilizers, and organic debris.
| Wood species | Ipê, Cumaru, Garapa, Itauba, Tigerwood, Fused Bamboo |
|---|---|
| Fastener screw size | 1.20" (30 mm) long #11 stainless steel |
| Shim types | B11 1/16" (1.6 mm) flexible; PS1 1/8" (3.2 mm) rigid |
| Maximum shims per pedestal | 2 |
| Maximum edge restraint gap | 3/16" (4.5 mm) |
| Water drainage requirement | Complete drainage within 48 hours after rainfall |
Wear puncture-resistant safety gloves, safety glasses with side shields, and a full-face shield outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Use a respirator if airborne contaminants exceed prescribed exposure limits.
No more than two shims may be used on a pedestal.
1.20-inch (30 mm) long #11 stainless steel screws are used; iron-based or galvanized fasteners are not recommended.