The best prefabricated aluminum dock stairs will help you safely get in and out of a dock area. You can get stairs for many purposes, whether for a recreational swimming spot, a space where boats might come in and out, or a loading area for a manufacturing or delivery site.
The features that you’ll find in your prefabricated aluminum dock stairs will include many points that will ensure a safe design. REDD Team can help you prepare new stairs to fit your dock space. Every dock stair set will have different needs, so proper design is necessary.
Aluminum Makes the Difference
Aluminum is the perfect material for your dock stairs, as aluminum can handle underwater conditions better than steel or other metals. Aluminum is a non-corrosive metal that does not warp or wear when weather conditions change.
The lightweight design of aluminum also makes it easy to install. REDD Team can prepare your steps based on your unique needs, so you’ll always have the suitable materials ready for your space when you need to start your work.
Open Vents Allow Water To Move Through
Your prefabricated aluminum dock stairs can include open vents on the stair bodies. These vents will appear throughout each step to allow water to flow through without pooling over anything. This feature is necessary for dealing with high tides, wavy conditions, or any weather extremes your steps might experience. These vents are particularly critical for spaces where several steps might be submerged.
Safe Installation
You can install your dock stairs anywhere you need them through a few simple points. If applicable, you can use hinges on the steps to affix them to a hard surface. These hinges should be measured well to provide enough of a fit to keep the stairs in their place.
For cases without hard spaces, you can get new anchors set up around the support poles to keep the steps in one place. The anchors on the bottom part of the steps can be longer than the others, as you might need extra space to reach the bottom of the water.
The Right Handrails Are Also Critical
Since your dock stairs are more likely to be damp than other steps, you’ll need safe and dry handrails. The handrails must provide enough grip to help a user keep one’s balance. The rails must also be high enough to where they won’t come in contact with water.
The handrails should be about 34 to 38 inches above the walking surface. This height should be enough for most people but look carefully at how your rails work versus the watery conditions your steps will experience.
REDD Team is here to help you find prefabricated aluminum dock stairs that fit your property’s needs. We can review your site and help you find a plan for building steps that work with your space. We’ll then deliver the prefabricated stairs to your space, where you can install them as necessary. Visit our website to learn more about our lightweight, corrosion-free, and American-made aluminum steps, or call us at (800) 648-3696 to learn how we can help you.
