Standard construction is a 6063-T6 aluminum slat seat on a 6005A-T6 aluminum or hot-dip galvanized HSS steel substructure. Aluminum slats are 5 mm thick with a 12 mm air gap between for drainage and vandal-resistance (no continuous surface for marker tagging). Powder coat is AAMA 2604 for 10-year colour fastness in Canadian sun. We also offer recycled-plastic lumber (HDPE with 25-year warranty) for environmentally-conscious campuses, and perforated steel for transit-authority style matches.
Every bench is AODA / CSA B651-18 compliant by default — seat height 430–480 mm AFF, front and rear armrests for sit-to-stand, anti-skateboard caps at corners, and 70% LRV contrast between seat and substructure for low-vision rider visibility. Heated bench surfaces (250–400 W radiant) are available for grid-connected sites; warmer-handle seat noses are an additional cold-weather option for STM and Quebec deployments.
Footings are designed to local frost depth and ship with anchor templates and drilling jigs. Benches are deployed across Toronto Transit Commission, STM, Calgary Transit, Saskatoon Transit, and several rural Saskatchewan and Manitoba routes. Lead time 4–6 weeks for standard configurations. Pricing starts at $1,200 for a 1.8 m bench structure plus $400–$900 for installation.
Installation, accessories, and warranty
Bench installation is a half-day to full-day job per location depending on whether you're using cast-in-place footings, pre-cast piers, or surface-mount tamper-resistant bolts (suitable for sites with no frost concern, e.g. covered concourses). Anchor templates and drilling jigs ship with every order so a municipal works crew can self-install — the on-site programme is typically 2 techs, 1 day, 4 benches including footing pours. Warranty is 15 years on the aluminum frame and substructure, 25 years on recycled-HDPE lumber slats (manufacturer pass-through), 10 years on powder-coat finish (AAMA 2604), 3 years on the heated-seat element, and 5 years on tactile/contrast components. Accessories are stocked at the Brantford warehouse with 48-hour shipping: replacement slats, end caps, armrests, anti-skateboard caps, and tamper-resistant fasteners. Volume contracts (50+ benches per year) trigger 15–22% pricing reductions. For school boards and small municipalities, our bench-only starter kit bundles four 1.8 m benches, anchor templates, and an installation video for under $7,500 delivered — an entry point that fits most discretionary works budgets.
> Key Takeaway: Climate-rated, AODA-compliant, and stamped-engineered for Canadian transit deployment — full procurement documentation included.