When you need aluminum stairs for San Francisco, California schools, 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.
About Us
As a product brand of Hydro Extrusion North America, a division of the largest aluminum extrusion company in the world, REDD Team manufactures aluminum stair and ramp access systems in standard and custom configurations at Hydro’s extrusion facility in Delhi, Louisiana.
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) accessibility regulations.
REDD Team is known for high-quality products and superb customer service. Our knowledgeable team will provide you with accurate quotes, timely submittal drawings, quality craftsmanship, and reliable delivery dates.
Why Choose Aluminum Stairs?
Aluminum access solutions offer safety that is simply not available in systems built from other materials, such as steel, wood and masonry.
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 and feature other exceptional characteristics, such as:
- Strong, but lightweight – Steel is typically about two-and-a-half times as heavy as aluminum. This will make your stairs easy to lift and move whenever necessary. Aluminum stairways, platforms, and ramps can also support heavy loads. A standard 215-pound stairway will support loads that exceed 1,600 pounds.
- Attractive – Aluminum stairways and walkways are aesthetically pleasing. Their naturally occurring protective oxide coating makes them exceptionally resistant to rust and corrosion. They can also be anodized or powder-coated in a variety of colors and textures to blend with any environment.
- Thermally conductive – In cold temperatures, aluminum alloys actually get stronger without losing quality, making them excellent in cold weather applications. The metal also conducts heat well and stays cool to the touch, even on hot days, a valuable quality around schoolchildren.
- Flexible – Aluminum stairs, 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 access systems are durable, non-corrosive and non-combustible. 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.
Aluminum stairs, ramps, and walkways are a strong, durable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly way of providing access to San Francisco, California schools. Get in touch with us today at (800) 648-3696 to learn more.
