PATHWAY HD®
Our fully engineered Pathway HD system provides safe, code-compliant access to both temporary and permanent structures. This all-aluminum, modular product line is designed for easy installation, reconfiguration, and relocation, accommodating virtually any layout or configuration with ease.
Customized Layouts: Our experienced engineers create tailored designs to meet the challenges of even the most complex projects.
Durable, Long Lifecycle: Crafted from 100% industrial-grade aluminum, our products resist rust, warping, and rotting for enduring performance. Our products include a 3-year warranty.
Slip-Resistant Tread: Featuring raised ridges, our stairs provide superior traction, making them ideal for all weather conditions.
Code Compliance: Our products adhere to ADA, IBC, and local building codes, ensuring safety and accessibility.
Quick Ship & Easy Installation: Our products are designed for fast delivery and simple assembly.
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Our stairs are designed for quick assembly with bolt-together components, eliminating the need for on-site fabrication or welding.
Our cost-effective modular products allow you to configure stairs, ramps, and platforms in a layout that fits your needs. Site-specific stamped drawings available.
Relocate or reconfigure stairs, ramps, and platforms as your layout evolves, ensuring continuous functionality and compliance.
Made from 100% industrial-grade aluminum, our stairs resist rust, warping, and rotting, offering superior traction for all weather conditions.
Our products adhere to ADA, IBC, and local building codes, ensuring safety and accessibility.
Enhance safety and compliance with continuous handrails, featuring loops and returns that ensure uninterrupted support and security.
Ensure unwavering stability with our adjustable legs, designed to provide secure footing on uneven ground.
Contribute to environmental sustainability with our modular, repurposable products containing 32.5% to 75% recycled content. Our eco-friendly access solutions help you earn LEED v4.1 credits, aligning with your green building goals.
Stair heights are: 18", 24", 30", 36", 42", 48", 54", 60". Choose from a variety of ramp sections and platform sizes to pair with your stairs.
Avoid costly project delays with our quick shipping options. Standard configurations are shipped within 48-72 business hours.
Benefits of Aluminum
Commercial and industrial property owners are switching from galvanized steel to aluminum access solutions for their facilities. Why should you choose aluminum stairs, ramps, and platforms? Here are the key benefits:
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Long-Lasting Durability
Long-Lasting Durability
Aluminum never rusts, warps, or rots, ensuring that your access solutions maintain their structural integrity and original appearance longer than other materials.
No Maintenance Required
No Maintenance Required
Aluminum's superior corrosion resistance means no regular maintenance is necessary, saving you time and effort.
Easy Installation
Easy Installation
Our prefabricated aluminum products require only a few bolts for assembly. Unlike steel, aluminum is much lighter, making exterior stairs easier and faster to install with less manpower.
Optimal Strength-to-Weight Ratio
Optimal Strength-to-Weight Ratio
Aluminum meets all capacity requirements and, due to its lightweight nature, is simpler to install compared to steel.
Cost-Effective Choice
Cost-Effective Choice
Switching from galvanized steel to aluminum exterior stairs offers upfront cost savings for property owners.
FAQs
Is bracing needed?
Is bracing needed?
Bracing is needed on ramps, platforms, and steps with rises of 36” and above. Additional bracing is needed at 72” and above.
Does my modular ramp system have to go straight out or can it turn?
Does my modular ramp system have to go straight out or can it turn?
You can configure the system to be a straight run or it can turn left or right by simply using a turn platform. The ramp system can also incorporate a switchback by using a turn back platform. Need the ramp to extend at an angle? Ask us about a custom angle platform! The system can be configured to meet your exact needs.
Do you offer Professional Engineer stamped drawings?
Do you offer Professional Engineer stamped drawings?
Yes, we do offer this service for a fee.
Can several platforms be connected together?
Can several platforms be connected together?
Yes, platforms can be connected together to create any sized deck or elevated work area.
Do you have stairs that I can put in instead of a ramp?
Do you have stairs that I can put in instead of a ramp?
Yes, our stairs can not only be incorporated into a ramp system, but they can also be used in conjunction with our platforms or an existing platform or deck. Our stairs can even be stacked to create a longer run.
What do I use for ice and snow removal on ramps, platforms, and steps?
What do I use for ice and snow removal on ramps, platforms, and steps?
We suggest using a Magnesium Chloride salt substitute. Check out a blog we wrote on this!
Why don't you sell platforms without handrails?
Why don't you sell platforms without handrails?
Safety is important to us and selling platforms with handrails is our standard.
Do your stairs have open or closed risers?
Do your stairs have open or closed risers?
Our PATHWAY HD stairs have closed risers; our FORTRESS® OSHA Stair System has open risers.
Are the ramps, platforms, and stairs adjustable?
Are the ramps, platforms, and stairs adjustable?
Yes, our independently adjustable legs provide a range of height adjustability. This is especially convenient when installing the system on uneven terrain.
