Aluminum stairs, walkways, platforms, and ramps are a strong, durable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly way of providing access to Los Angeles, California schools, and REDD Team is the brand most often chosen by the professional installer.
REDD Team is a product brand of Hydro Extrusion North America, part of the world’s largest aluminum extrusion company. Produced in the United States at Hydro’s Delhi, Louisiana extrusion facility, REDD Team is a nationally known access products brand that offers aluminum stair and ramp solutions in standard and custom configurations.
Our stairs, ramps and other access systems are compliant with ADA, IBC, SREF, and Life Safety 101 codes, as well as with California’s Division of the State Architect (DSA), which develops regulations that govern the construction of buildings in California and promote accessibility.
Aluminum Stairs vs. Masonry, Wood and Steel
Aluminum access solutions offer safety that is simply not available in systems built from other materials, such as steel, wood and masonry. Aluminum is lighter than steel, and some aluminum alloys are stronger than some steel alloys. But the extruded aluminum components used for REDD Team’s walkways, stairways, and ramps have other exceptional characteristics, such as:
- Lightweight, yet strong – Steel is typically 2.5 times heavier than aluminum. This means that your stairs will be easy to lift and move whenever necessary. Aluminum stairways, platforms, and ramps also support heavy loads. A standard 215-pound stairway will support loads in excess of 1,600 pounds.
- Aesthetically pleasing appearance – Aluminum stairways and walkways are attractive. They feature a naturally occurring protective oxide coating that makes the aluminum exceptionally resistant to rust and corrosion, and can also be anodized or powder-coated in a variety of colors to blend with any environment.
- Good thermal conductivity – In cold temperatures, aluminum alloys actually get stronger without losing quality, making them excellent for cold weather applications. The metal also conducts heat well and remains cool to the touch, even on hot days.
- Flexibility – Aluminum stairways, platforms, and ramps use floating footings and joints that are not permanently attached to the ground. This means they will withstand ground shifts in the event of an earthquake. They will also resist damage from rising water levels because their construction is more open and sections can be easily removed.
- Low maintenance – Aluminum stairs, ramps, platforms, and walkways are durable, non-corrosive and non-combustible. Their natural metallic surface is attractive on its own. Unlike steel and wood, they do not need to be refinished, repainted or treated, and their maintenance costs are very low.
- Recyclable – Aluminum can be recycled indefinitely without losing any of its superior characteristics. The recycling of aluminum uses less energy and can offer substantial cost benefits. Our aluminum stairs and other access products meet the guidelines of the U.S. Green Building Council and are appropriate for LEED credits.
REDD Team’s stairs and ramps are fabricated from 6000 series aluminum and alloys 6061-T6, 6063-T5 or 6063-T6 for structural strength and toughness. They are equipped with smooth, continuous handrails and a slip resistant walking surface for safe and easy access. They can be designed and manufactured in custom lengths and sizes with adjustable heights for better versatility.
If you need aluminum stairs for schools in Los Angeles, California, or for municipal buildings; industrial, commercial, retail, or healthcare buildings, government or military buildings, or any other application – REDD Team, a division of Hydro, can help. Get in touch with us at (800) 648-3696 to find out more about our premium American-made access solutions.
