How to Renovate Your Bleachers

Bleachers are a durable seating option that offer a long lifespan, but you may find that they require renovations after years of frequent use. By investing in the right bleacher parts and renovation services, you can improve the appearance, functionality and safety of your bleacher system.

In this blog, we'll explore the crucial aspects of bleacher upkeep and why choosing renovation over a new system may make financial sense.

Plan Your Bleacher Renovation

Maintaining your bleacher systems is more than just a routine task—it's a commitment to safety and compliance. Our experts at National Recreation Systems emphasize the significance of keeping bleachers up to date with current safety codes, including ADA requirements. 

Regular inspections and maintenance play a pivotal role in identifying and addressing issues before they escalate into major structural concerns. If you have noticed that there is some wear and tear on your bleachers, or spectators have complained about broken parts or missing seats, it may be time to evaluate your current bleacher system and determine if renovations are necessary. 

At National Recreation Systems, we can evaluate your current bleacher system and help you determine which actions are required to bring your outdoor stadium seating up to current safety codes.

After your evaluation is complete, and you are aware of what changes need to be made, it's time to plan for your bleacher renovations. There are several steps that you should take in order to move forward with your renovations as quickly as possible.

Secure the Right Materials

As you begin to develop your project plan, you will need to make a list of all the bleacher parts that you will need for your project. It's imperative that you invest in high-quality materials from reliable sources, such as National Recreation Systems. As the leading provider of bleacher systems across the country, we are able to provide you with the exact parts you need and ensure that all materials acquired meet the specifications of your individual project.

Contract Professionals to Complete the Job

Even though you are planning to purchase the correct parts for your project from bleacher industry experts, you still shouldn't feel as if you have to take on the renovations on your own. You and your own maintenance team are likely incredibly busy managing your facilities, so it's often best to leave the renovations to the professionals.

At National Recreation Systems, we offer a customized bleacher renovation service that allows you to invest in the upgrades you need while expediting project completion. 

By hiring professionals to take on your renovations, you can remain confident, knowing that the job will be done correctly by the experts.

Renovation Steps

After your plan is in place, and you have hired the most qualified and competent professionals to undertake your bleacher renovations, you can begin taking these actionable steps toward renovating your bleachers:

Replace Seating

Understandably, the bleacher seating area is often the first to break down. This is the most high-traffic area of the entire system, with spectators of all ages and sizes utilizing the seats in a wide variety of weather conditions. 

From simple scratches to broken parts and missing seats, it's not surprising that most facility operators have to replace bleacher seating at some point. Replacing the seating allows you to improve both the comfort and safety of the entire system, and can have a positive impact on spectator experiences in the future.

Improve Accessibility

Depending on the age of your bleacher system, you may find that you need to improve accessibility in order to accommodate as many spectators as possible and remain in compliance with industry standards and code requirements. Some simple ways that you can improve accessibility include:

• Increasing the width of the seating and aisles.
• Adding guardrails.
• Installing ramps when possible.
• Adding more wheelchair-friendly seating options.
• Increasing the size of the individual seats within the bleacher system.

To learn more about ADA bleachers and guidelines, see our ADA bleachers page or check out our blog, The Dos and Don’ts of ADA Compliant Spectator Seating. 

Upgrade Safety Features

Safety should always be your top priority at your facility. Upgraded safety features, such as additional guardrails or wider exits, can help your spectators feel secure as they enjoy their event.

Enhance Aisles and Exits

Your spectators need to be able to swiftly and easily exit the bleacher system in the event of an emergency, but you also should enhance aisles and exits in order to improve crowd control.

At the end of a major event, there will always be a rush of people attempting to leave at the same time. With wider aisles and additional exits, you can reduce crowding and minimize guest frustrations as they leave the facility.

Let NRS Help With Your Bleacher Renovations

At National Recreation Systems, we work closely with our clients in order to create the ultimate spectator experience. Not only can we provide you with the high-quality bleacher parts that you require for your renovations, but we can also assist with the installation and provide our expert renovation services.

Contact us today to learn more about what bleacher parts are needed for your system and what services we can offer to streamline the renovations.