Why are aluminum stairs for schools in Houston, Texas so popular? There are a lot of reasons why. Aluminum is just as strong as steel, yet much more affordable. It won’t rot or splinter like wood. When you turn to REDD Team for your stairs, we’ll provide you with a product that will withstand the test of time, and will continue to deliver day in and day out.
Why Choose REDD Team?
At REDD Team, we’re extremely proud to be a brand of Hydro Extrusion North America. Our parent company is part of Hydro, the global leader in aluminum extrusion. As a result, all of our products use aluminum fortified with 6000 series alloys (specifically, 6061-T6, 6063-T6 and 6063-T5). While this might not mean a lot to you, it means the world to us. The reason is that these alloys give our aluminum the same strength as steel.
When paired with our continuous, smooth handrails, REDD Team stairs provide the safest, most durable accessibility solution you can find. As rainy as it can get in Houston, our aluminum will always provide sure footing. Our accessibility system components also offer flexibility. We can make them in custom sizes or lengths, and they also feature adjustable heights. Whatever your specific needs may be, we can meet them.
In addition, our stairs and other products are all made to the accessibility standards required by the ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) and all other governmental agencies. No matter what kind of physical challenges your visitors, students or faculty members may face, they’ll always be able to use our stairs and ramps with complete confidence.
Why Aluminum is the Superior Material
You’ve no doubt seen stairs made of steel, wood and concrete. While all of them have their good points, those pale in comparison to aluminum. Here are just some of the many reasons why you should never consider another material.
- Load tolerance – Our aluminum stairs only weigh 215 pounds, but they can support nearly eight times that weight. They’ll easily be able to handle loads of up to 1,600 pounds.
- Durability – Steel will corrode and rust as time goes by – that is, unless it’s protected by expensive coatings. Wood will warp unless coated at least once a year. Aluminum doesn’t pose either of those risks. It has a natural coating of aluminum oxide that protects it from corrosion. You basically “set it and forget it,” without having to worry about extensive maintenance.
- Safety – Wood can get incredibly slippery when wet. Steel can be dangerous to touch on extremely hot days. Aluminum doesn’t come with either of those safety concerns. It will always provide sure footing regardless of the amount of rain, and it will also be safe to touch – in hot weather or cold.
Our aluminum stairs are also very easy to move. If you ever need to relocate them to another part of your campus, doing so will be very efficient. You can’t say the same for concrete. If you have concrete stairs, you’d have to completely demolish them and rebuild them in the new location.
If you would like to learn more about our aluminum stairs for schools in Houston, Texas, a REDD Team representative would love to hear from you. Just use our online form or call (800) 648-3696.
