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We have the answers to all your questions - and some you'd never think to ask. Choose a topic below to read through a list of questions and answers. If you have a question of your own that we haven't answered here, feel free to contact us . -What spacing do you need for benches with backs and /or stadium chair seats? -Thirty inches for backs and thirty-three for stadium chairs. -What is the difference between Gross Seating Capacity and Net Seating Capacity? -Gross seating is the total seating area (Total rows multiplied by seating area length, divided by 1.5 inches). Net seating is the gross seating, less the seating lost due to aisles and handicap spaces requirements. Net seating will vary based on Building Code requirements. -What information does Sturdisteel need to help with the design of our stadium? -The general information required to start design is venue type, seating capacity, Building code, site condition, future expansion and geographic location. Once generated, design drawings and specifications can be sent via e-mail or fax. Sturdisteel's drawings are in Auto Cad format and specifications are in Microsoft Word format. -Why is my aluminum discolored? -Sturdisteel Company designs, fabricates and installs grandstands, bleachers, and stadium seating in all 50 states and overseas. Aluminum extrusions are used for seats, riser boards and footboards in all of our designs. The seats and riser boards are usually specified to have an anodized finish, which provides a uniform satin protective film finish on the aluminum. The footboards are usually specified and provided with a mill finish, which is shinny when new and dulls with age and usage. This practice has been prevalent since aluminum extrusions were first introduced over 30 years ago. Our customers usually purchase mill finish because it is less expensive than anodized finish and it provides the customer the most economical product. Use of mill finish aluminum results in water stains and discoloration of some or all of the footboards, Aisles, walkways, and ramps where mill finished aluminum footboards are used are heavy traffic areas in the grandstand or bleacher. They are subject to foot traffic, mud and spilled beverages and food in addition to any water stains and discoloration encountered during construction. Over time the footboards used in these areas will darken and stain under weather and normal usage wear because they are not anodized. The used look and blend in color and stains are and have been standard industry practice for many years. The Aluminum Association of America literature provides a detailed explanation of the cause and result of water staining of mill finish aluminum. The important facts are: They are caused by entrapment of moisture between adjacent surfaces of closely packed material in transit or in storage at the job site during construction. Water stains are superficial and do not cause any change to the mechanical and structural properties of the metal. Condensation is the most probable cause of waler stains and cannot be avoided during transportation and material staging at an outdoor construction site.

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