Do You Know About Transparent Pedestals and Glass Pavers?

Buzon Pedestals in the Press – Master Builders Magazine – February 2017

Apple Campus Visitor Center, Palo Alto, CA

Benefits of Glass Pavers

Design Versatility

Organic textures and edge treatments allow for endless possibilities
Customizable sizes and shapes for any space
Natural beauty and luminescence
Makes any application more artistic

Durability and Safety

Stronger than granite or stone
Slip resistant embedded texture is anti-skid and scratch-proof

Sustainability

Eco-friendly option and 100% recyclable
Qualify for points under LEED and NAHB building guidelines

Practical Benefits

Allows light to flow through
Non -porous and naturally hygienic

Buzon Pedestals – The Only Screwjack Pedestal Available in Translucent Polycarbonate

Buzon pedestals are the only screwjack pedestal available in translucent polycarbonate. Designers and architects can combine structural glass pavers with translucent Buzon adjustable height pedestals to create a dramatic effect. The combination of products empowers the designer with new ways to imagine flooring, raised terraces, platforms, pedestrian bridges and walkways. Add LED or Halogen lighting for an even more dramatic effect whether you are creating a stage, showroom, galleria, dramatic walkway, or other space to inspire, entertain, or build community.

Transform Spaces with Glass Pavers and Translucent Pedestals

HDG Glass Pavers and Buzon pedestals are suitable for exterior and certain interior applications in commercial, civic, and private residential spaces. Using glass pavers will add a modern, artistic, high-tech, elegant look to any application, including a library, a showroom, memorial, or showcase residence And, by pairing HDG glass pavers with Buzon translucent pedestals raised terrace designs can maintain a see through look while avoiding the unintentional dark spots that other projects might have at their glass paver intersections and boundaries.

If you have a project that might be right for Buzon transparent pedestals and HDG Glass Pavers we love to hear from you. Please contact us.

Buzon Translucent Pedestals with Glass Pavers and Clear Spacer Tabs

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Buzon Pedestals in the Press – Master Builders Magazine – February 2017

Erik is responsible for HDG business development and vendor relationships. He has a Master’s in Landscape Architecture, lived and worked in China for three years, designing and building golf courses for Jack Nicklaus, managed construction of the national-award-winning Portland Chinese Garden, and founded an architectural building stone company in 2000. Erik speaks Chinese and has 20+ years combined design, construction and international logistics experience.

Apple Campus Visitor Center, Palo Alto, CA

Variety of Natural Stone Block in Public Art - Athens Red Granite, Black Pearl Basalt, Bigio Grey Granite, Cristallo White Granite.

Natural Stone Projects

Colorful Granite Stone Blocks Transform Public Art

December 6, 2024

Buzon Pedestals Projects Wood Decking Tiles

Explore how colorful granite stone blocks transform public spaces with in this stunning public transit center project.

Weather Ipe Decking with Silverly Grey Patina at Hotel Lucine Rooftop Deck Terrace

Ipe Decking Weathering: Before and After

July 25, 2024

This Ipe Decking Weathering example features before-and-after images of a terrace, showing how Ipe wood ages to an attractive silver patina.

Hotel Bar and Gathering Spot Incorporates Biophilic Design with Living Green Wall

Design Trends

Biophilic Design in Urban Spaces with Examples

May 29, 2024

Buzon Pedestals Porcelain Pavers

Biophilic design in urban spaces enhances well-being by integrating nature into city environments. Explore inspiring examples.

Installing Pedestal Pavers

June 23, 2023

Buzon Pedestals Grating Panels Porcelain Pavers Projects

Read this article to better understand installing pedestal pavers step-by-step, along with the various components and options available.

Buzon Iconic Projects

May 26, 2023

Buzon Pedestals Natural Stone

The Buzon Iconic Projects video shows installations in residential, commercial and municipal environments with various decking materials.

Elevated Stone Deck

April 28, 2023

Buzon Pedestals Decking rooftop decks

An elevated stone deck that uses Buzon pedestals and circular spacer tabs can accommodate any size or shape stone paver.

Adjustable Joist Support

March 23, 2023

Buzon Pedestals rooftop decks Wood Decking Tiles

Buzon pedestals use pedestal-head-mounted adjustable or fixed joist holders to support any PT joists, beams or framing, and HDG Alum Joists.

Silvered Out Patina of Ipe Hardwood Pavers Left to Weather

Weathered Ipe Decking Example

January 17, 2023

Buzon Pedestals Projects Wood Decking Tiles

This weathered ipe decking example on the 10 Barrel Brewing rooftop deck shows how ipe wood naturally ages to an attractive silver patina.

Ipe Hardwood Deck Tiles and Board Decking with Buzon Pedestals

Ipe Deck with Buzon Pedestals

December 22, 2022

This pool deck used slope-correcting Buzon pedestals to level an uneven surface and then covered it with Brazilian hardwood ipe deck tiles.

Pedestal Paver Systems

November 28, 2022

HDG Building Materials provides expert design and installation guidance for pedestal paver systems and chooses award-winning Buzon pedestals.

Concrete Pavers

Designing with Concrete Pavers

October 26, 2022

Aluminum Joists Buzon Pedestals Porcelain Pavers

Designing with Concrete Pavers can add visual interest and add a welcoming feel to public plazas, parks, promenades, pathways, and patios.

Buzon Aluminum Joist U-BRS For Synthetic Turf Applications

Aluminum Joists Advantages Over Wood Joist Decking

June 8, 2022

Buzon Pedestals Concrete Pavers Porcelain Pavers rooftop decks Wood Decking Tiles

Learn the advantages of using aluminum joists instead of traditional wood joists in decking applications.

Pedestals Protect Structures and Materials

April 17, 2022

Buzon Pedestals Grating Panels Porcelain Pavers Projects rooftop decks

Waterproof and submersible Buzon pedestals are the gold standard for water features. They also protect property, materials, and people.

Rooftop Deck is Woof Deck Built with Turf and Mesh Panels

Designing a Woof Deck Makes Canines and Owners Happy

March 23, 2022

Learn best practices and materials to use in designing and building a pet friendly rooftop deck, a Woof Deck.

Porcelain Pavers

Why Outdoor Porcelain Pavers?

January 28, 2022

Here are some reasons why architects, builders, designers, landscape designers & owners choose outdoor porcelain pavers for their projects.

Patio Makeover uses HDG Porcelain Pavers Installed Over Buzon Pedestals

Porcelain Pavers and Buzon Pedestals – Patio Makeover

December 30, 2021

Buzon Pedestals Grating Panels Porcelain Pavers Projects

This Patio Makeover residential project used HDG Fusa Luna 24×24 inch Porcelain Pavers and Buzon BC-04 adjustable screwjack pedestals.

Innovative Pedestal Paver Solution Uses Buzon Pedestals Grating Panels and Porcelain Pavers

Innovative Pedestal Paver Solutions

September 17, 2021

Buzon Pedestals Porcelain Pavers

Look to HDG for innovative pedestal paver solutions such as this plaza that transitions the building entrances to the public sidewalk grade.

Fusa Multi Porcelain Pavers on Commercial Rooftop Deck

Porcelain Pavers Rooftop Deck

August 28, 2021

Porcelain Pavers installed over slope-correcting Buzon Pedestals are perfect to create a commercial rooftop deck where people want to gather.

Honeycomb Shaped Pavers with Buzon Circular Spacer Tabs - HDG Building Materials redux

Buzon Circular Spacer Tabs for Creative Designs

September 26, 2020

Porcelain Pavers Projects

Circular spacer tabs in the Buzon BC-series pedestals accommodate non-dimensional materials giving designers flexibility and unlimited design possibilities.

HDG Pietra Kaia Blue Stone Finish Porcelain Paver Balcony - HDG Building Materials

Porcelain Pavers Balcony Makeover

August 12, 2020

This Porcelain Pavers Balcony Makeover project used HDG Pietra Kaia Blue Porcelain Pavers and Buzon BC-02 adjustable screwjack pedestals.

Porcelain Pavers Installed over Buzon Pedestals in Rooftop Terrace Application

Residential Terrace Makeover

June 15, 2020

Buzon Pedestals rooftop decks

This residential terrace makeover replaces tiles installed on concrete with porcelain pavers installed over slope corrected Buzon screwjack pedestals.

Rooftop Decks Post Pandemic

May 15, 2020

Buzon Pedestals Grating Panels Porcelain Pavers Projects

Post pandemic rooftop decks and raised terraces will be used by hospitality designers and architects to create safe and inviting environments for visitors.

Sloped Surface Design with Buzon Pedestals and HDG Grating Panels

Sloped Surface Design uses HDG Grating Panels

July 23, 2019

This sloped surface design uses Buzon pedestals and HDG grating panels to smoothly transition the pedestrian plaza between the building entrance and the public sidewalk grade.

Natural Stone Projects

Limestone Inside and Outside

June 12, 2019

Buzon Pedestals Concrete Pavers Projects

Swedish Issaquah Campus interior and exterior reveals two distinct limestone applications. Enlist HDG stone expert, Erik Nelson, for your next project.

Terrace Overlooking Pool Deck Uses Buzon Pedestals and Concrete Pavers - HDG Building Materials

Better Design with Buzon Pedestals – Kimpton Sawyer Hotel

May 24, 2019

Thermory Wood Decking Tiles

Buzon pedestals give designers more capability to design better spaces. The Kimpton Sawyer Boutique Hotel showcases all of these design capabilities.

HDG Thermory Pavers on Rooftop Garden and Terrace at Harvard Smith Campus Center - HDG Building Materials

HDG Thermory Pavers in Terraced Urban Garden

April 18, 2019

The renovated Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center adds a deck and rooftop terrace that features HDG Thermory Pavers available from HDG Building Materials.

Buzon Pedestals Case Studies

February 28, 2019

Four diverse Buzon pedestals case studies where HDG Building Materials supplied Buzon pedestals, decking materials, and take-off services.

Granite Slate Quartzite Natural Stone at Swedish Hospital Entrance - HDG Building Materials

Natural Stone Projects

Versatile Natural Stone for Beautiful Architecture

February 7, 2019

Hospital building entrance shows the versatility of natural stone. HDG Building Materials is a collaborative resource to architects and builders for stone bollards, pavers, cladding and more.

Buzon Pedestals BIM Objects Published

December 7, 2018

HDG Building Materials is pleased to announce Buzon adjustable pedestals have been turned into BIM objects available on CADdetails.

HDG Kaia Blue Cleft Finish Porcelain Paver on Pool Surround - HDG Building Materials

Porcelain Pavers

Bluestone Porcelain Pavers

December 4, 2018

Traditional Pennsylvania Bluestone is now available as bluestone porcelain pavers. Choose from HDG Kaia Blue with cleft finish or HDG Penn Blue with flamed finish. Many sizes are available.

Outdoor Garden and Balcony - Buzon Pedestals and HDG Building Materials

Hospital Design Features Outdoor Patios and Gardens

October 31, 2018

The Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital expansion included extensive gardens and outdoor spaces for healing. HDG Building Materials supplied Buzon pedestals and porcelain pavers.

Example of Sloped Roof Surface - HDG Building Materials

Sloped Surfaces Design – Buzon Pedestals

October 23, 2018

Buzon pedestals are height-adjustable and slope-correcting. They can be used to create level surfaces and also intentionally sloped surfaces and ADA ramps.

Behind the Buzon Pedestals Logo

October 18, 2018

At HDG Building Materials we often get asked about the origin of the Buzon pedestals logo. Specifically, why the buffalo. This blog post explains it all, the old logo, the new logo, and inventor Claude Buzon in between it all.

BC Series Pedestals Rooftop Application - HDG Building Materials

Buzon Pedestals Projects

Buzon BC Series Pedestals Support Rooftop Terrace

October 11, 2018

Buzon BC Series pedestals and concrete pavers in rooftop application with level surface, slope to drain design and services hidden below decking surface.

Natural Stone Water Feature with Drainage Pavers

Cell-Tek Natural Stone

Stone Drainage Pavers Offer Function and Beauty

September 25, 2018

Natural stone drainage pavers offer function and beauty. They route water as needed while adding the beauty and character of natural stone. HDG drainage pavers are made with granite, basalt, and certain limestones.

Thermory bench design wins contest at design museum portland

Projects Thermory

Street Seats Design Challenge Grand Prize Winner

August 12, 2018

The Street Seats design challenge invited participants to reimagine the public bench. There were 200+ entries from 24 countries on 6 continents and from 22 U.S. states. Kyle and Alyssa Trulen’s team entry (A Quiet Place to Sit and Rest) was selected as the Grand Prize winner. The project featured thermally modified ash and pine.

Porcelain Paver Rooftop Deck with Buzon Pedestals - HDG Building Materials

Stone-Look Porcelain Roofdeck – Seattle, WA

July 31, 2018

This roof top deck uses stone look porcelain pavers with a course slate finish installed over Buzon pedestals.

Buzon Pedestals and NW Series Concrete Pavers from HDG Building Materials

Buzon Pedestals Projects

Dwell Apartments – Des Moines, IA

July 3, 2018

Buzon Pedestals Projects Wood Decking Tiles

Ipe Decking Pool Surround with Buzon Pedestal System

Four Seasons Resort – Kapolei, Hawaii

July 3, 2018

The Kohala Deck at the Four Seasons Resort in Kapolei on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaii features ipe wood decking over Buzon pedestals.

Green Roofs

Green Roofs – Your City – Get Ready

June 26, 2018

Healthy cities are green cities. Increasingly, that means green roofs. There is a movement underway where cities are incentivizing and even mandating that building owners and property developers devote a portion of the rooftop to green space. Are you ready?

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Natural Stone

Sandstone Legacy – Art Nouveau Architecture

June 4, 2018

Creating a legacy can be an intentional act or a byproduct of using natural stone in architectural works. Who knows how long architect Edgar M. Lazarus envisioned his sandstone designed Vista House would endure. It has been 100 years and it is still standing atop a basalt cliff.

Rooftop Decking Application with Buzon Pedestals and Porcelain Pavers - HDG Building Materials

rooftop decks

Rooftop Decking Materials and Loading Capacity

May 21, 2018

Buzon Pedestals Porcelain Pavers rooftop decks

Better Hospitality Experience for Guests on This Rooftop Deck with Electrical Services Hidden Below the Decking Surface

Services – More Than Meets the Eye

February 9, 2018

Buzon Pedestals Events Roofing

Design better hospitality experiences on rooftop decks using a pedestal paver system to hide utility service lines below the decking surface.

Belle Fiore Winery Blue Slate Roof Detail - HDG Building Materials

FREE Expo Pass to Meet Us At The International Roofing Expo 2018

January 8, 2018

Buzon Pedestals rooftop decks Wood Decking Tiles

ipe wood deck tiles over Buzon pedestals on rooftop deck - Expert dealer HDG Building Materials

Rooftop Deck Systems and Buzon Pedestals

August 29, 2017

Buzon Pedestals Decking Projects

Adding a rooftop deck can transform a drab unused space into a sought after place where people want to gather, relax outdoors, and enjoy the skyline views.

Buzon Pedestals and Board Decking in Apple Park Visitor Center

Apple Campus Visitor Center, Palo Alto, CA

July 6, 2017

The Apple Campus Visitor Center uses fire-resistant board decking over fire-rated Buzon pedestals.

Buzon Pedestals in the Press – Master Builders Magazine – February 2017

February 24, 2017