Aluminum isn’t a material many people think about when getting access ramps ready on their properties. But aluminum is stronger and more useful than people realize, and it can be a critical metal to use in your prefabricated modular aluminum access ramps. REDD Team can build new aluminum ramps that work for your property while handling enough weight.
A Low-Maintenance Material
Aluminum is ideal for access ramps because it doesn’t require as much maintenance. Since aluminum is less likely to corrode or rust than other metals, it will not require extensive repair. The surface will also stay intact in cold and hot conditions.
Aluminum works better than wood, as wood can warp and buckle from various natural factors. Aluminum also isn’t likely to dent like other metals, so its shape will remain intact.
Handle More Weight
You’ll require an access ramp that can handle extensive amounts of weight, especially when you consider how heavy some wheelchairs can be. Aluminum materials can manage more weight without wearing, as it can resist various forces. REDD Team can produce a new ramp for your space that meets OSHA standards by handling several times the anticipated load you expect.
Safe Powder Coating
A powder coating can also go over your access ramp, making it easier for people to see the ramp in many conditions. Yellow is the best color for your ramp because it’s easier to spot from a distance, but any other color can work as well. Let us at REDD Team know what you need, and we can create a ramp with a suitable color that people can quickly notice. This coloring can especially work at entry and exit points to let people know its location.
Easy to Customize
Prefabricated aluminum access ramps can also be easy to prepare, as aluminum is a more malleable metal that can be cut in many shapes. Aluminum materials are also recyclable, so it’s easy to use enough aluminum sources to shape things in various sizes and layouts. You can request an aluminum ramp with a few platforms or changing directions, for example.
How Big Can Your Ramp Be?
You can also get a modular ramp in various sizes when you use aluminum. Since aluminum is easier to cut and measure, you can get a ramp to work as long as necessary. Since the maximum rise for a ramp is 30 inches in most areas, you can get a ramp piece that is 30 feet long to meet that standard while supporting ADA guidelines that allow suitable access for all people.
Aluminum ramps are also easier to size based on how wide you need them to be. A ramp can be 36 inches wide to meet ADA standards, but you can go for something wider if you need more space for two people who might use the ramp at once. Whatever the case, REDD Team is here to help you create a ramp that works for your size needs.
Aluminum is a necessary metal for prefabricated modular access ramps, and our experts at REDD Team will be here to serve your needs when you ask for quality ramps. You can consult us through our website or by phone at (800) 648-3696 if you have further questions about what we can offer your space.
