Apartments

Apartment Complex Access Solutions

Apartment complexes require durable, attractive access solutions that provide long-term value while ensuring ADA compliance. Upside Innovations offers prefabricated aluminum stairs, wheelchair ramps, and canopies specifically designed for residential multi-family properties.

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Apartment Complex Access Challenges
  • Long-term durability to minimize maintenance costs
  • Aesthetic appeal to maintain property values
  • ADA compliance for resident and visitor accessibility
  • Weather protection for entrances and common areas
  • Cost-effective solutions for property management budgets
Compliance Requirements

All apartment complex installations meet:

  • Fair Housing Act accessibility requirements
  • ADA compliance for public areas
  • Local building codes and fire safety standards
  • HUD accessibility guidelines where applicable
Property Management Benefits
  • Low Maintenance: Aluminum never rusts, warps, or rots
  • Cost Savings: 20-30% less expensive than steel alternatives
  • Quick Installation: Minimal disruption to residents
  • Property Value: Attractive, compliant access enhances marketability
  • Adaptability: Reconfigurable systems adapt to renovations
ROI for Property Owners

Investing in quality access solutions provides multiple returns: reduced maintenance costs, enhanced property appeal, legal compliance protection, and improved resident satisfaction. Our aluminum systems maintain their appearance and functionality for decades.

Solutions for Apartment Complexes
Apartment Complex Stairs, Ramps, Canopies

Wheelchair Ramps
Our ADA-compliant wheelchair ramps provide essential accessibility for residents using mobility devices. The slip-resistant aluminum decking ensures safety in all weather conditions, while the attractive design maintains property aesthetics.

Entry Stairs
Prefabricated aluminum stairs offer a maintenance-free alternative to concrete or wood. Our modular design allows for custom configurations to match building architecture while providing code-compliant access.

Stair Towers
Multi-story stair towers provide emergency egress and secondary access for apartment buildings. OSHA and IBC-compliant designs ensure resident safety while meeting fire code requirements.

Entry Canopies
Protect residents and visitors with attractive entry canopies that complement building design. Internal drainage systems prevent water damage while enhancing the entrance appeal.

Apartment Complex Installations

suspended awning
Cantilever awning with black powder coated installed on a mixed-use building. Black powder coat and white powder coat are standard for our cantilever awning and canopy products.
Custom Black Cantilever Awning
Black powder-coated cantilever awning installed for industrial building entryways, combining practical coverage with a clean, modern appearance. Black is a standard color for our canopies and awnings.
powder coated ADA stairs
Custom Powder-Coated Entry Stair for Commercial Building
non-penetrating rooftop stair
This showcases the installation of an Upside Innovation rooftop stair product at a commercial site in Providence, RI. It was professionally installed by a local roofing contractor using non-penetrating rooftop mounts. This technique is particularly crucial as it ensures the structural integrity of the building remains uncompromised during and after installation. Such installations offer improved access to rooftop spaces and can significantly enhance the functionality of commercial buildings. The stair product itself integrates seamlessly with the existing infrastructure, demonstrating the potential of well-designed and effectively installed architectural solutions.
Generac generator stair platform
Generac Generator Stair Platform Installation
stair tower
This a Stair Tower installation for Modular Genius Duluth, GA
Kohler Generator Platform Stair
Kohler Generator Platform and Stair installation for Northwood Ravin in Tampa, FL
APEX System: Second Story Stair
This APEX staircase features a durable gray powder-coated finish and is designed to meet ADA compliance, providing accessible and safe access to second floor apartments.
Stair Tower with Entryway Canopies
A 2-story, ADA/IBC-compliant modular stair system with three landings and two canopies, designed and installed using our APEX product system for enhanced safety, egress, and fire code compliance.
Modular Stilt Stair Tower Install
This modular apartment complex in Culver, IN used an APEX stair and railing systems to gain access to the second floor constructed deck.
modular wheelchair ramp and railing installation
The APEX ramp system with railings was used to retrofit this existing brick-and-mortar apartment facility for compliant tenant access. A stand-alone rail was also installed for edge protection on the cellar access step.
wheelchair ramp installation
APEX ramp system installed on a converted house for a university cultural center.
Rooftop stair
Rooftop stair accessing the multi-level roof. Installed on roof-top curb which is a structural element under the roof membrane that the stair unit is mounted to.
connection stairs with platform railings installation
These modular two railing stairs were installed as a connection between these two modular apartments. Also, there're custom railings installed on the wooden platform.
Ramp with Handrail Install Ozone Park
This switchback Ramp was installed with a Handrail in Ozone Park, New York.
modular canopy installation
In this image there's a long modular canopy installation that provides shelter all the way to the entrance of the building. It was installed by Romano Company in Mt. Zion, IL.
Generator stairs
Generator stair installation with stairs and platforms that service two generators