Metal steps are essential for many buildings, as you’ll need quality steps that can handle extensive foot traffic throughout the day. Whether for an entry point into a loading dock, an entrance to a spectator stand at an athletic venue, or any other purpose, you can find many useful metal steps that will work for your space. REDD Team is here to help you find a plan for getting these steps ready. We can help you design and build new steps you can get installed at your property.
The process for producing these metal steps will entail more than gathering the lightweight aluminum materials necessary for building them. You also have to look at how you’re going to arrange these steps. Use these points to get your steps ready:
- Figure out the total height of the flight of steps you’ll use.
- Determine the necessary width of the steps. A width of at least 36 inches is ideal.
- Review how high the steps will rise. The stairs should feature a rise of about 7 to 8 inches between each step, which should be enough for most people to handle safely.
- The tread depth also has to be measured. The treads can be at least 10 inches deep, which is enough for most people to step on.
- A small nosing can appear on the edge of the step to provide further stability, but it should be shallow enough to where a person won’t catch their foot on it when going up the steps.
- The steps should also be sized to where there’s enough headroom clearance in the area where the steps will go. You’ll require at least 6 feet and 8 inches of clearance for your steps.
- Everything must also be designed with a suitable slope. The slope should be parallel to the slope of the floor that the steps are on. While some alterations can work in certain cases, it’s best to keep the slope consistent when possible.
- You can also add handlebars to the sides of your steps, particularly if you have several of them going more than 6 inches high. Your handlebars should be about 34 to 38 inches off the ground, plus those bars can stretch out by a few inches at the top and bottom of the step landings. The bars should also be smooth so they won’t catch on anything.
You can then get your metal steps built after you figure out how you’ll design them. REDD Team can help you get these ready, as we use sturdy and safe aluminum materials in the construction process. Aluminum is a lightweight compound that can handle enough weight throughout the day.
Aluminum can also last through many outside conditions. You can use these steps in rainy, hot, or cold conditions, and the aluminum will maintain its shape and layout. The risk of aluminum wearing from various outside threats is minimal.
Ask us at REDD Team for help with your metal steps today. You can reach us through our website or at (800) 648-3696 for assistance. We can discuss your plans for getting metal steps and help you through the design process, ensuring you’ll receive the steps you want the first time.
