REDD Team has manufactured high-quality aluminum accessibility ramps for schools in New York, and the rest of the country, for more than a quarter of a century. Whether you’re looking for a standard size, or you want a ramp that meets your exact specifications, we’ll be ready to help. Not only will your ramp comply with all Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, it will also meet all other accessibility standards.
Why Choose REDD Team?
As a brand of the global leader in aluminum extrusion, Hydro, REDD Team has access to the highest quality aluminum available on the planet. We also have access to a nearly unlimited supply of the material, and can pass the savings on to you as a result. All of our ramps and other accessibility products, including stairs, walkways and pedestrian bridges, are built to last for years.
The Secret to Our Strength
The reason why our aluminum is so durable is that we treat it with special 6000 series alloys. These alloys make our aluminum just as strong as steel, able to withstand extremely heavy loads day after day, year after year. This is a closer look at two of the most important alloys we use.
- 6061 – The 6061 alloy is a perfect substitute for steel. Not only is it incredibly strong, it’s also incredibly tough. No matter how hot or cold the outside temperatures may get, 6061 aluminum will always retain its shape. We make our ramps in a way that there is no need for any sort of field welding. Installation will be fast and easy as a result.
- 6063 – This alloy provides our aluminum with a smooth, high-quality finish. Not only is this alloy a major component of our aluminum ramps, you’ll also find it in many other applications. These include building products, electrical components and many others. The 6063 alloy helps make REDD Team ramps resistant to corrosion, and also keeps them from cracking.
Aluminum Vs. Other Commonly Used Materials
Here’s how aluminum stacks up against concrete, wood and steel – three materials commonly used to construct wheelchair ramps. We believe that when you look at the many advantages of aluminum, you’ll turn to it from here on out.
- Even though concrete is extremely strong, slip-resistant and durable, it has some limitations. The biggest one is that you’ll have a very hard time moving a concrete ramp if you ever need to relocate it to another part of your campus. You’d probably have to completely demolish the old ramp and build a new one. Aluminum ramps from REDD Team are easy to move and reinstall.
- Wood ramps are inexpensive, and they also look great. But if they’re not treated on a regular basis, they can fall apart fairly quickly – especially in areas that get a lot of rain or snow. Aluminum doesn’t need any special maintenance, and won’t splinter or rot.
- Steel is another very strong material. However, it will degrade over time unless treated with special – and expensive – coatings. Aluminum is just as strong, and it won’t corrode or rust.
Contact REDD Team
Talk to a REDD Team expert to learn more about aluminum accessibility ramps for schools in New York. Give us a call at (800) 648-3696 or get in touch by using our online contact form.
