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How can you protect your building stairs during construction?

Written by nystrom | Apr 13, 2023 1:00:00 PM

By using Stair Nosing Guards - Jobsite & Construction Protection

Commercial building stairs are commonly the first items installed or constructed.  The construction process is messy – worker traffic, moving equipment, dirt, debris, concrete overspray, drywall dust, and paint spills that end up on the stairs. This costs general contractors and building owners time and money to clean and prepare the building for opening.

We set out to develop a superior stair nosing cover that protects stair treads during construction, providing building owners a solution to avoid costly stair repairs and replacements during, and at the completion of building construction. These heavy-duty, slip-resistant, temporary Stair Nosing Guards are preinstalled, engineered for extreme wear, and designed for cost-effectiveness and quick, easy cleanups.

6 Customer Benefits 

  1. Reduce per flight stair cleaning costs for the general contractor or owner.
  2. Protect stair nosings during installation and building construction from equipment damage and wear and tear.
  3. No installation is required; the guards are preinstalled on stair nosings with taped ends to prevent concrete overspray.
  4. Stair Nosing Guards are easily removable and 100% recyclable once site construction is complete.
  5. Weather durability is 3rd party tested from -4°F to 120°F.
  6. High slip resistance is 3rd party tested under wet and dry conditions.



Installing Stair Nosing Guards during construction is a cost-effective win for any contractor. They not only provide an anti-slip surface that prevents accidents, but they prevent damage to the stairs at an early stage of their life span as well. It's a quick, simple, and low-cost solution that protects the concrete stair treads from chipping and discoloring over time due to wear and tear. Stair Nosing Guards are incredibly durable, ensuring they last long through all kinds of weather conditions.

Stair Nosing Guards, made from extruded black .040 thick PVC, are for use with 3" Short-Tipped Ribbed Bar Nosings, models STSB-P3 and STSM-P3.

Nystrom offers a complete line of metal stair tread nosings for your commercial building. Our nosings are ADA and OSHA-compliant, have anti-slip safety treads, are suitable for indoor and outdoor environments, and can be customized to your needs. For more information on our new Stair Nosing Guards or on the stair treads & nosings product portfolio, please contact Customer & Sales Support.

 

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