BLEACHERS 101
A HANDY GUIDE FOR FIRST-TIME BUYERS by Eunice Williams INVESTING IN NEW BLEACHERS can be a daunting affair because every seating project is unique. Get it wrong though and a slew of fingers are going to point right at you. You may have many questions: Which size is best for your application? Can bleachers be moved across campus or across town?
What surface do they sit on? Are their local codes or ordinances that apply? If you don’t know where to start, don’t worry. To help you make an informed decision, read on to learn more about finding the right bleachers for your needs:
Different Types of Bleachers Transportable Bleachers
Also known as portable bleachers, these aren’t locked into a set configuration, making them more versatile than other types of bleachers. Hence, they’re perfect 14 PLAY AND PLAYGROUND MAGAZINE SUMMER 2020
for adding more seats in situations where permanent year-round installations aren’t as practical. However, they are only designed for transport throughout a single facility or field, as they are not built to withstand long distances on the highway or open road. That said, transportable bleachers can be rearranged to suit a variety of indoor and outdoor areas, allowing you to customize the set-up per event. As for their seating capacities, most transportable bleachers are sold in five or 10-row heights. Five-row models can seat anywhere from 42 to 74 people, while tenrow models can accommodate between 82 to 144 spectators. www.playgroundprofessionals.com/magazine
