Platform Solutions FAQs
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- Yes. The length, width, and height are scalable. The treads, landings and handrails can be configured to meet the needs of your project team. Contact us for more information.
- Yes. Typically, modular stair systems can stand self-supported up to four floors and two levels above the active construction deck. For tall buildings, our engineering team will coordinate connections back to structure.
- Yes. One of the key benefits of using this system is it eliminates the need for rental of temporary stairs.
- When arriving assembled, rigging and setting an MSS unit will take between 1-2 hours for a crew of four. Assembly of a flat packed kit of parts will add about 2 hours for the same crew of four.
- Yes, not only are MSS scalable and self-supported, they can be placed directly into an existing shaft.
- Yes, MSS can be configured to meet your local code requirements.
Construction Specialties provides a bracket that connects to the structure and extends though the building envelope. The Modular Balcony System then bolts to the brackets.
Reduced risk of water intrusion, faster installation, and the system is fabricated at an offsite facility.
Our brackets are typically installed by the framing contractor. The balconies can be set on the brackets by crane or Skytrack.
Construction Specialties provides a bracket that connects to the structure and extends though the building envelope. The MAS then bolts to the brackets.
Modular Awning Systems reduce the risk of water intrusion, promote faster installation, and is fabricated in an offsite facility.
Our brackets are typically installed by the framing contractor. The balconies can be set on the brackets by crane or Skytrack.
DriftReady is a tested stair connection that exceeds the requirements of ASCE 7-16 by decoupling the stair stringers from the mid landings. This allows the stairs to move with the building in a seismic event as opposed to acting like rigid bracing that attracts load.
DriftReady can be scaled to meet the drift deflection requirements of your project and has been tested at NHERI Tall wood where amplified ground motions of large earthquakes were used.
No, the stairs are still connected to the structure and move with the building.
Best practices are to combine DriftReady with our Modular Stairs System. Our engineering and product specialists will help you ensure easy integration.