From design and detailing to manufacturing and shipping, REDD Team supplies aluminum stairs and ramps for schools in San Diego, California, and can meet all of your access needs quickly and accurately.
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.
We manufacture our access systems 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 greater versatility.
REDD Team Universal Stairs are built of fabricated aluminum and meet a wide range of codes, including ADA and IBC. They also comply with the regulations of California’s Division of the State Architect (DSA), that govern the construction of buildings in California and promote accessibility.
Universal Stairs are perfect for portable building access and ideal for long- or short-term applications. The modular nature of the Universal Stair System means it is easily reusable for a wide range of applications. The REDD Team Universal Stair offers complete ADA compliance and access when coupled with its counterpart, the Universal Wheelchair Ramp System.
The Benefits of Aluminum
- Aluminum stairways, ramps, and platforms will support heavy loads. A stairway that weighs just 215 pounds, for example, can support a 1,600-pound load.
- Aluminum access products are lightweight, yet strong and durable thanks to aluminum’s high strength-to-weight ratio. At about one-third the weight of steel, shipping will be less expensive than comparable steel stairs, and the access systems will be lighter to move and install.
- The open structure and floating footings and joints of aluminum stairways help them resist damage from ground shifts and rising water levels.
- It takes time to build and install concrete and wood stairs. Pre-fabricated aluminum stair systems, on the other hand, are shipped to the jobsite completely built and ready for assembly in minutes.
- Aluminum stairways, walkways, and ramps are safer than their wood counterparts. When exposed to water, wood gets slippery and is responsible for many slip-and-fall injuries. In comparison, aluminum stairs are self-draining and feature slip-resistant construction with non-slip materials affixed to stair treads and landings.
- Aluminum’s naturally occurring oxide film makes it rust-resistant, but it can be powder-coated or anodized for further protection from corrosion. While it is attractive and durable in its natural state, it can be painted to blend into any environment.
- One of aluminum’s best features is that it requires very little maintenance. Concrete and wood have to be sealed and resealed regularly, and steel has to be painted to protect it from the elements. Aluminum will not rot like wood, deteriorate, or require refinishing like other stairway systems.
- Unlike other materials, aluminum can be infinitely recycled, losing none of its properties during the process. As a result, aluminum access products meet the sustainability guidelines of the U.S. Green Building Council and qualify for LEED credits.
Get in touch with REDD Team at (800) 648-3696 for help with aluminum stairs and other access systems for schools in San Diego, California.
