ALUMINUM VS. WOOD
COMPARISON CHART
Decrease your carbon footprint. Aluminum advantages are
exponential in today’s world. Reduce the time spent getting
permits, and pass along a benefit of offering your customers a
Removal Service at no cost! How? Rent and Reuse your Pathway
system! If that’s not enough…when the system has fulfilled its
lifecycle, recycle and add more money directly to your bottom
line!
ALUMINUM
Virtually maintenance free
Will not rot or rust
Easy assembly with minimal tools
No building permit required
Ramp can be easily expanded, reconfigured or moved
An asset that can be reused, resold or rented
24' system with handrails set up in less than 30 minutes
No environmental impact
WOOD
Requires regular maintenance
Subject to decay
Requires hiring a contractor or carpenter
Requires permit
Configuration can be changed through demolition and
reconstruction
No resale value. Can actually lower resell value of home
Typically 2 days for installation
Can have potentially dangerous chemicals or applied treatments