Your loading dock will have many openings about 40 inches off the ground. This height is necessary for how many semi-trucks and trailers will have beds that are 40 inches from the ground. You will need prefabricated stairs for your loading dock, and REDD Team will be there to serve your needs. We can create custom-made prefabricated stairs that will work for you.
Our prefabricated setups are made with aluminum materials that are lightweight and can handle many outside conditions. Everything is made here in the United States, and we can deliver all the components to you for easy construction at your property. Our aluminum stairs will also work in outdoor conditions, so you can be assured your steps will last for years.
How Are the Stairs Arranged?
Your loading dock stairs will feature a helpful arrangement:
- You’ll get about five to six steps on your staircase. These should be enough steps to support the staircase height without being too tall.
- A platform will appear at the top part. The platform should be a few feet wide and long to allow enough room for walking after exiting the door.
- There will also be barriers on the top platform to protect the person standing on top of the staircase. These barriers are necessary for preventing falls.
- The handlebars on your stairs will be smooth and high enough to support most people. The design should be wide open to where nothing can catch on the handlebars. There should also be enough open room to keep debris from piling up.
You can ask us at REDD Team about customizing your stairs for whatever you need the most. We can prepare new stairs based on how wide your entry door is. A 36-inch width is useful in most cases, but we can produce a wider design if necessary.
We can also create an extra-wide platform for the top if you prefer. The extra-wide design is useful for cases where someone has to drop off a package outside your door.
A Serrated Surface Is a Must
Since many people who go in and out of loading docks will come across slippery or unusual surfaces, it’s necessary for the steps on your loading dock stairs to have a grooved or serrated surface. Our experts at REDD Team can create new stairs with open and serrated bodies that add extra traction. This design feature will protect the user from possibly slipping on the stairs. The vents on the steps can also keep rain and leaves from piling up and obstructing the way.
How Is Everything Installed?
You can install your stairs by securing their anchors to the ground or the side of your property. You’ll need to measure how well your stairs will go near the door, plus you might need to level the surface to ensure its stability. Our team can prefabricate all the necessary pieces for your stairs, giving you the simple design you deserve when getting your stairs ready.
REDD Team is here to make prefabricated stairs for your loading dock. You can reach our website or call (800) 648-3696 if you’re looking for assistance in getting your stairs ready. You’ll require the best possible stairs for your dock area, and REDD Team will be there to serve your needs.
