Redefining Rooftops: Understanding Rooftop Deck Systems
Unlock the potential of underutilized rooftop spaces
Sponsored by Bison Innovative Products | Presented by Josh Wood
Live Webinar Airing on June 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET
Rooftop decks create valuable living and recreational space for building owners, residents, and clients. Accommodating restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, and everything from residential to government buildings, rooftop deck systems offer the design flexibility to create versatile, unique outdoor spaces over any structural surface. This course explores the features, surface materials, and design options for rooftop deck systems and provides an overview of recommended planning and installation guidelines.
Photo: Mike Schwartz, Courtesy of Bison Innovative Products
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Mid-Central Territory Manager for Bison Innovative Products, Josh Wood brings over a decade of experience in sales across several industries and a passion to create beautiful, functional outdoor spaces. He oversees a number of responsibilities including sales, technical support, logistics and account management as well as working with distributor partners, architects, wholesalers, general contractors, and developers. His primary goal in his position is to ensure a smooth experience for our customers throughout every phase of their projects. He is driven by helping clients bring their vision to life & seeing the tangible results of the projects he assists with—from serene beach house decks to mountain cabins with stunning views. Josh holds degrees in Business Administration and Organizational Administration from North Carolina Wesleyan University. |
Since 1994, Bison has led the industry in designing and manufacturing versatile pedestals, pavers, and site furnishings that offer design flexibility to create beautiful rooftop environments. Our tested, modular deck system allows rooftop decks to be installed quickly and easily.
Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in April 2025
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify the key features of deck supports, including their weight bearing capacities, durability, and height and slope adjustability, that enable precise deck leveling and a safe, structurally sound rooftop deck.
- Recall appropriate installation conditions for rooftop decking systems, and provide installation guidelines to facilitate a durable and level deck installation that meets structural, loading, and building code requirements.
- Discuss the benefits of rooftop deck systems and their site furnishings, including the health benefits to building occupants and the environmental attributes of the materials used.
- Describe customization options for rooftop decking systems, and reference case studies to illustrate how a unique, usable outdoor space can be installed over any structural surface.
