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No Slipping and
Sliding with Metal Stair Treds
Most people don’t really consider all the times they climb stairs
throughout the day, because often they involve just two or three
steps. But when winter comes, even one stair step can be
treacherous. Metal stair treds are durable and can be purchased with
a design that makes them easier to grip and thus reduce falls.
Metal stair treds can be used for a variety of residential and
commercial purposes. In the home, they can be great for workshop
steps, attic ladders, around free standing pools, leading to
outbuildings or in the garage. Sometimes the metal stair treds are
welded to a metal frame, or the treads are added to other step
material such as wood to increase traction.
Metal Stair Treds
Commercially, metal stair treds are used in a number of ways. They
are used on buses, fire escapes, in warehouse buildings, for
platform steps, ramps, leading to overhead walkways and in many
other ways. In most commercial settings, the metal treads are welded
to a metal frame. Metal stair treds are very versatile and offer
some distinct advantages to both residential and commercial
settings:
 Slip resistant
Sturdy
Rot resistant
Allows air
circulation (expanded metal)
Economically priced
Low maintenance
Long life
Fire resistant
Expanded metal stair treds are some of the most popular and
versatile treds. Metal sheets are formed in a way that diamond
shaped openings are created allowing light and air to circulate.
Expanded metal tred is also made by rolling the metal flat with no
openings. Other metal stair treds are solid or solid and covered
with a tough vinyl or resin, or metal stair grating. Metal grating
is usually used in residential settings where there’s light duty
expected.
Metal stair treds should be considered wherever you have steps that
should be heavy load bearing or where you want low maintenance.
Unlike wood steps, they don’t need to be painted or there are no
boards to be replaced. They are sturdier, and with the right tred
design, safer.
If you are looking for an alternative to wood steps, metal stair
treds may be the answer. Even if you choose to keep your wood steps,
metal stair treds can be added to make them less slippery due to
ice, moisture, mold and so on. You can find various tred designs by
shopping online. |
