At REDD Team, we’re committed to improving the accessibility of school buildings nationwide. We have decades of experience providing ramps, stairs and other accessibility products to schools across the country. Our aluminum products are the most durable in the industry, and will provide you with years of reliable performance. We’ve earned the trust of thousands of clients, and we welcome the opportunity to earn your trust as well.
What Makes Aluminum the Best Choice?
You’ll find accessibility system components, such as ramps and stairs, in a variety of materials. The most common materials include aluminum, wood, steel and concrete. When you take a close look at all of your options, we believe you’ll soon realize that aluminum is the clear choice.
But if you think aluminum couldn’t possibly be strong enough to support the weight of someone – especially someone using a mobility aid such as a wheelchair – we’d like you to think again. We fortify our aluminum with alloys that give them incredible strength. In fact, they’re just as strong as steel, but much less expensive.
Here’s a look at how aluminum stacks up against other materials.
- Wood – While wood is beautiful, it takes a lot of work to maintain. If not varnished and sealed on a regular basis, it will start to warp. Eventually, it will rot and lose all its structural integrity – causing a potentially catastrophic accident in the process. Aluminum always stays strong and sturdy, and needs no special maintenance.
- Concrete – The first thing that probably comes to mind when you consider concrete is stability and sturdiness. There can be no doubt that concrete is a very reliable material. But what if you ever need to move, say, a ramp or stairs? You couldn’t do that with concrete – you’d have to demolish your existing accessibility system and start all over again. With aluminum, on the other hand, you’ll never have those concerns. You can reconfigure your system whenever you like, and easily relocate it to another part of your building if necessary.
- Steel – There are a lot of ways in which aluminum is better than steel. For one, aluminum won’t corrode like steel. Unless treated with a special (and very expensive) coating, steel will rust and, ultimately, fail. Aluminum also stays safe to touch, no matter how hot or cold the temperatures may get. You can’t say the same thing about steel.
Making You Code Compliant
Our accessibility systems also include strong, sturdy handrails that are continuous and smooth. We will design a system to your exact length and width specifications, one that is also adjustable so you can reconfigure it should your needs ever chance.
These are just a few of the codes our products meet.
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- The Division of the State Architect (the organization that governs construction of all California buildings)
- Life Safety 101
- SREF
- BOCA
- IBC
- And many others
Ready to Learn More? Contact REDD Team
REDD Team is staffed with experts who are dedicated to improving the accessibility of school buildings nationwide. All of our products are built to last, and built to make it easy for people to get in and out of your buildings, no matter what kind of mobility aids they may use. For more information, please contact REDD Team online or call (800) 648-3696.
