| When looking for a flexible, modular unit for an event | | | | is common for the units to utilise adjustable glides |
| at your school, church, institution, or auditorium it is | | | | that can level the stage in case of uneven floors or |
| appropriate to look for a folding stage. These units | | | | terrain. These glides provide small adjustments in |
| are secure and can unfold from storage in a matter | | | | height. |
| of seconds. It is common to find them constructed | | | | Some of the larger units are to be handled by a |
| from rugged durable tempered hardboard which can | | | | team of individuals. A professional crew of four can |
| be laminated with a solid plywood core. Usually the | | | | set a 40' x 64' stage in approximately one to two |
| edges are made of galvanised steel to insure | | | | hours. Breaking this type of unit down is even quicker |
| sturdiness. | | | | than that and with that time limit it is a great cost |
| You can expect the average distributed load to be | | | | cutting measure. Each unit should come standard with |
| approximately 125 pounds per square foot. A folding | | | | guardrails. |
| stage can come with or without wheels. That is | | | | When planning an event it is important to plan for the |
| because they are constructed for portable use and | | | | proper materials that need to be used. The unit that |
| are made to be set up very easily. Some people | | | | you choose for your event needs to be specific |
| might think that disassembling the units may be | | | | according to your needs. Some of the things that |
| difficult but it is just as easy as putting them up! | | | | you need to remember when selecting your folding |
| The units can be single or dual height and are known | | | | stage are: |
| to save any business time and money. The smaller | | | | - Size |
| units are designed to be handled by an individual, | | | | - Weight |
| which allows your business to save on the costs for | | | | - Height |
| labour and the time to set up. Being able to break | | | | - Portability |
| the units down make them easier to store. | | | | - Additions (skirting, rails, etc.) |
| Depending on your needs it is possible to have sturdy | | | | After verifying exactly what type of unit your event |
| reversible decks. These decks can offer flexibility so | | | | calls for it is easy to understand that there are all |
| that the best surface can be chosen for any event. | | | | kinds of options available that may or may not suit |
| There can be carpet surface or a scratch-resistant | | | | your needs. A folding stage can be the perfect |
| smooth surface. These surfaces are mostly used for | | | | accessory that allows you to have a great event to |
| inside events, however aluminium decks can also be | | | | go on without any hiccups. Picking out the correct |
| purchased to cover your outside folding stage needs. | | | | options for your unit also helps keep everyone |
| When setting up the edges of your deck it may be | | | | involved safe and sound which is one of the most |
| beneficial to utilise Velcro installation for the stage | | | | important things! |
| skirting so that no pins or clips are necessary. Also it | | | | |