Purchasing a handicap entrance ramp from REDD Team will provide you with peace of mind. Not only will you receive a ramp that is strong, durable and safe, you’ll also be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If your building is open to a public, everyone will be able to enter and exit with complete confidence, regardless of whatever physical challenges they may be experiencing. Our ramps are accessible for people using wheelchairs, scooters, crutches, canes or any other type of mobility aid.
About REDD Team
For more than a quarter of a century, REDD Team has been the unquestioned leader in aluminum accessibility systems. We can provide you much more than just a ramp – we can be your complete accessibility solution. You can also turn to us for stairs, walkways and more.
REDD Team experts are passionate about customer satisfaction. No matter what kinds of questions you may have, we’ll provide you with the accurate answers you need. You can choose from one of our standard sizes of ramps, or we can make a custom-built ramp to your exact specifications.
If you’re at all worried about the strength and durability of our ramps, don’t be. We use special 6000 series alloys that make REDD Team products just as strong as steel.
Comparing Aluminum with Other Materials
There are several materials typically used to make access ramps. These include steel, concrete, wood and aluminum. While we are biased, of course, we believe that aluminum far exceeds these or any other materials. These are just a few of the reasons why.
Weight
Aluminum is only about a third the weight of steel. As a result, it’s much more affordable. You can easily move your ramp wherever it may be needed, and you can also adjust it to a different height should the need ever arise.
But just because aluminum is light, that doesn’t mean you’ll be giving anything up in the area of strength. As you already learned, our aluminum is just as strong as steel thanks to the alloys we use. It can handle extremely heavy weights, and continue to perform day in and day out for years to come.
Durability
This is another area where aluminum really shines. Steel can corrode or rust over time. Not only is this unsightly, it can also pose a serious safety risk. If steel joints corrode, that could threaten the structural integrity of a steel ramp. Aluminum has a natural coating of aluminum oxide, so corrosion won’t be an issue – even if your facility is in an area that receives a great deal of rain.
Wood ramps look great, but they have to be coated on a regular basis. Otherwise, they’ll be prone to rotting and warping. If this happens, the results could be disastrous. Aluminum ramps will always remain strong and solid without the need for regular maintenance.
Flexibility
Even though concrete ramps are strong and attractive, they could pose a problem should your access needs ever change. If, for instance, your facility needs to be renovated, that could mean new entry and exit points. If your ramps are made of concrete, you can’t just break them down and move them like you can aluminum. You’d have to totally demolish them and then start from scratch.
If you would like to learn more about why you should purchase your next handicap entrance ramp from REDD Team, call (800) 648-3696 or contact us online.
