Metal Stair Treads

There is a lot that goes into the design and creation of stairs. One main component of stair construction are stair treads. Stair treads, colloquially referred to as steps, are the horizontal surfaces on which someone steps onto. They are made in a variety of materials and are used for safety purposes in several applications.

Why Use Stair Treads?

Stair treads provide pedestrian safety against slips, falls, and injuries. They are available in a variety of materials, finishes, grips, and tread levels to suit the functional and aesthetic requirements for any staircase. Stair treads are designed to withstand different locations, environments, and traffic levels while adhering to local and international building codes.

Applications

Metal stair treads are a superior choice to use for industrial locations that are exposed to the elements and other oily or slick substances. Morton Global® offers a variety of metal stair treads, such as Deck Span® and Tread Grip® grating, that provide superior slip resistance and load-carrying capabilities, making them suitable for applications such as:

Work platforms. Platforms are present in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations, including construction sites, processing facilities, and manufacturing facilities. These structures carry a high risk for slipping that industrial stair treads can prevent.
Walkways. Metal stair treads can be integrated into catwalk, rooftop, and pedestrian walkways to prevent slipping and provide safe defined walking paths for pedestrians and workers.
Ladders. Since ladders allow workers to reach high elevations, safety grating can prevent injury by providing slip resistance against water, ice, grime, and other environmental conditions. Metal stair treads can accommodate significant loads while maintaining their structural integrity.

Metal stair treads are easily set up and taken down, provide protection against a variety of conditions, and maintain stability on uneven surfaces, making them ideal for industrial uses.