Introducing FlatForm™

The base
beneath
the build.

An engineered platform system by FlatSpot.
Glamping tent on an elevated wood platform built out over a sloped, wooded site
Engineered.
Pre-cut.
Packaged.
Delivered install-ready.

The structure may change.
The site may change.
The finish may change.

But the platform beneath it should not have to start from zero every time.
Octagonal FlatForm platform frame built for a round structure

A platform system,
not a pile of materials.

FlatForm turns the platform into a configurable product.

The system thinking
happens before
the site.

FlatSpot does the system thinking before the components reach the site. Your project team receives a configured platform system, prepared for assembly.

Engineered.
Framing drawing for a round FlatForm dome platform
Configured before it is cut
Pre-cut.
FlatForm platform framing laid out during shop assembly
Cut and framed in the shop
Packaged.
Pre-cut platform components stacked and strapped on a flatbed trailer for delivery
Bundled as one system
Delivered
install-ready.
Prepared for field assembly.
Aerial view of a completed FlatForm platform installed on an open site

One FlatForm system.
Three ways to configure the base.

QuickSet™

Streamlined installation.
Structure
2×4 wood system
Support
Manufactured polymer support feet
Best fit

QuickSet can be a strong fit for applications such as:

  • Smaller campground platforms
  • Select glamping accommodations
  • Seasonal or lighter-duty structures
  • Small-footprint residential applications
  • Amenity or accessory spaces
  • Projects where a simplified base is appropriate for the site and use

Timber™

All-wood engineered system.
Structure
2×6 wood structural system with ledgers
Support
All-wood leveling and support system
Best fit

Timber is positioned for applications such as:

  • Glamping resorts
  • Campgrounds
  • Cabins and small structures
  • Domes and yurts
  • Safari tents
  • Multi-unit outdoor hospitality projects
  • Phased property expansions
  • Select residential and small-footprint builds

Composite™

Upgraded finished surface.
Surface
Composite decking
Structure
Pressure-treated 2×6 wood structural system
Best fit

Composite may be especially relevant for:

  • Premium hospitality accommodations
  • Resort environments
  • High-use outdoor spaces
  • Residential applications
  • Projects where long-term finish and appearance are a greater priority
Safari tent on a raised platform at dusk

Outdoor hospitality.

Glamping / Campgrounds / Resorts / Cabins / Domes / Yurts / Safari tents

Backyard studio accessory building with a platform deck and railing

Residential
& smaller
living.

A better base for smaller living.

Small cabins / Backyard structures / Accessory buildings / Outdoor rooms / Compact residential

Engineered for speed.
Built for repeatability.

This unit.The next unit.The next season.

How easily can the property add the next unit?

FlatForm creates the opportunity to standardize the base while still selecting the configuration that best fits the use.

Two yurts on platforms at an outdoor hospitality site at sunset

Selected by fit,
not by price.

That is why FlatForm is built around three named configurations rather than one universal platform.

Site conditions

Terrain, access and ground.

Structure type

What sits on the base.

Expected use

How the space is used.

Finish

The surface people see.

Expansion

Room for the next phase.

Install environment

Where it is assembled.

Questions.

What is FlatForm™?

FlatForm is a family of pre-engineered platform systems designed for efficient on-site assembly. It is available in QuickSet™, Timber™, and Composite™ configurations.

What is FlatForm QuickSet™?

QuickSet is the streamlined FlatForm configuration, built with a 2×4 wood system and manufactured polymer support feet.

What is FlatForm Timber™?

Timber is the all-wood engineered configuration, using 2×6 wood, ledgers, and a wood leveling and support system.

What is FlatForm Composite™?

Composite combines composite decking with a pressure-treated 2×6 wood structural system to provide an upgraded finished surface.

Is FlatForm only for glamping projects?

No. FlatForm is positioned across outdoor hospitality, campgrounds, and select residential or small-footprint applications.

Can different FlatForm configurations be used on the same property?

Potentially, yes. A property may have different applications or finish requirements across different areas, making different configurations appropriate for different uses.

Why choose a pre-engineered platform system instead of building from scratch?

The core advantage is repeatability. A defined platform system can help reduce the need to rethink the basic construction approach for every new structure or phase.

Which FlatForm configuration is best?

There is no single “best” configuration. QuickSet, Timber, and Composite are designed for different project conditions, structural needs, and finish expectations.

FlatSpot crew measuring a FlatForm platform frame during fabrication

Engineered
by FlatSpot.

FlatSpot brings the platform expertise, engineering thinking and field experience behind the FlatForm system.
Finished platform deck with seating, looking out over a wooded site

The next build starts with the base.

Tell us about the site, the structure and the use.