Built to Endure, Designed to Impress: Why Landscape Architects Choose Bison’s Hot Dip Galvanised Bridge Beams

In landscape architecture, every detail matters — from the placement of a path to the lifespan of a bridge. That’s why more and more landscape architects are specifying Bison Bridges for their outdoor access designs.

Our secret? It’s not just the design — it’s the engineering behind the finish.

Galvanised Steel: It’s What’s Beneath the Surface That Counts

Galvanising is essential for any exposed steelwork. But not all galvanising methods offer the same level of protection — or peace of mind.

While basic galvanising (or pre-galvanising) might suit internal fixings or short-term structures, it doesn’t offer the long-term resilience you need for parks, nature reserves, or public rights of way.

Why Hot Dip Galvanised Steel Outperforms the Alternatives

At Bison, we specify hot dip galvanising for every steel beam — a process that coats the entire, fully fabricated structure in molten zinc, inside and out. That means superior protection across every edge, weld, and fixing point.

But we go a step further. All drilling and fabrication is completed prior to galvanising, so the protective layer isn’t compromised after coating. No touch-ups. No exposed edges. Just complete corrosion protection — designed to last for decades in any landscape setting.

The Benefits for You, the Specifier

Low maintenance: Specify it once, and it performs for decades

Visual consistency: No patchy finish or surface repairs

Sustainability: Extends lifespan, reduces material waste

Design flexibility: Works beautifully with timber, stone, and planting schemes

Confidence in compliance: Meets all relevant safety and durability standards

Whether your project is a country park footbridge, woodland boardwalk, or urban green corridor, Bison’s hot dip galvanised steel beams are built to blend in — and stand the test of time.

Why Bison Bridges?

We’re trusted by landscape professionals across the UK

Our beams are stocked and ready to go

Every beam is drilled, worked, then galvanised

Our reputation is built on longevity, reliability, and detail

Specify with Confidence

Want to streamline your project planning? Try our online Bridge Specifier Tool — ideal for quickly confirming dimensions, finishes, and materials, and getting a tailored enquiry underway.

Good landscape design doesn’t just look great on day one — it stays that way.

That’s why Bison galvanised steel is trusted by those who know that the details matter.