Upside Innovations, Llc

Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs

ROOFTOP STAIRS

Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs

ROOFTOP STAIRS 

Metal Rooftop Non-Penetrating Stairs 

Because our rooftop access stairs are modular and made from lightweight, high-quality aluminum, no lift or crane is required for installation, and each component can be carried up to the roof.

The stairs are designed to meet your specifications, including code-compliancy. Many options are available including ADA and IBC-compliant stairs, as well as any other local building code.

Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs

INFORMATION

FAST INSTALLATION 

Prefabricated and bolts together on-site with no welding required.

BRAND

Upside Innovations

PRODUCT TYPE 

Stairs

WEIGHT CAPACITY 

100 lbs/sqft live load, 300 lbs point load over a sqft area

Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs

OSHA-COMPLIANT 

Designed to meet your needs which includes compliance. ADA, IBC, and other local building code options are available.

HANDRAIL 

36″ High

TREAD DEPTH

12″ (11″ + 1″ nosing)

HEIGHT 

We use 6″, 6.5″, or 7″ rises between the treads to reach any height

WIDTH (STEPS > 30″) & Width (Steps ≤ 30″)

40″ between the handrails, 48″ out-to-out

GUARDRAIL (STEPS > 30″) & GUARDRAIL (STEPS ≤ 30″)

36″ High

PLATFORM SIZES

- 48″ x 48″
- 48″ x 64″
- 64″ x 64″

WE INSTALL  

Our professional installation crew ensures that your project goes smoothly.

Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs

POWDER COATING (OPTIONAL) 

Ask a solutions advisor for available color options

Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs

BALUSTERS 

Less than 4″ apart (when required)

MATERIAL 

Mill finish aluminum extrusions and sheet

Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs

DURABLE, LONG LIFECYCLE 

100% industrial-grade aluminum ensures that exterior stairs and platforms can withstand the elements.

INFINITE CONFIGURATIONS 

Modular design combined with the industry’s most experienced engineers means that we can configure solutions for the most difficult projects.

DECKING OPTIONS

GRIP STRUT DECKING 

- Step risers are open between treads.
- All step treads are designed to have a uniform depth of 9-1⁄2” per step with a typical rise of 7″, 7 1/2″, 8″.

Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs

EXTRUDED TREAD DECKING

- Step risers are open between treads.
- All step nosings have a uniform radius of 1⁄4” and an underside angle of 60 degrees from the horizontal.
- All step treads are designed to have a uniform depth of 12” with a 1” nosing for an effective run of 11” minimum per step, including the top step onto the platform / landing.

OPTIONS

Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs
Extruded
Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs
Grip Strut
Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs
Fiber Grate
Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs
Bar Grating

FEATURES

Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs

CODE COMPLIANT 

Our entire line of stairs, including our rooftop stairs, complies with the latest OSHA standard 1910.25.

Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs

LEVELING LEGS 

Platform legs have 8” of adjustability for uneven ground or ongoing adjustments.

Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs

RECONFIGURABLE 

Because the system is modular, ramps, stairs, and railings can be reused or reconfigured as your needs change.

Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs

MODULAR DESIGN 

Modular rooftop stairs, platform landings, legs, and handrails bolt together without requiring any on-site welding.

Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs

CUSTOM LAYOUTS

Our team of engineers will design a stair configuration layout just for you. Professional engineer stamps are available.

SLIP-RESISTANT DECKING 

APEX rooftop stairs come standard with an aggressive, heavy-duty 3” channel grip strut grating that provides maximum, multi-directional slip resistance. Other decking options are also available.

Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs

EASY INSTALLATION 

Our rooftop stairs are modular and bolt together seamlessly. Since our rooftop stairs are modular and made from lightweight, high-quality aluminum, no lift or crane is required for installation and each component can be carried up to the roof.

Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs

100% LONG LASTING ALUMINUM 

While steel is known to rust and corrodes over time, especially in harsh weather conditions, aluminum is maintenance-free. Lighter construction also means less weight eliminating distribution complications that are common on roof-top installations.

Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs

HPD/LEED/ESG 

Because our products are modular, repurposable, and contain 32.5% to 75% recycled content, including 50% to 65% pre-consumer and up to 20% post-consumer recycled scrap, they can help contribute to several LEED v4.1 credits and other green building rating systems.

Upside Innovations Rooftop Stairs

Upside Innovations, Llc
T +1 513 8892492
Upside Innovations, Llc
5470 Spellmire Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45246, United States