When you’re designing or upgrading a staircase in Canada, one thing becomes clear fast: our climate is brutal on traditional stair materials. Snow, ice, salt, moisture, freeze–thaw cycles, and heavy foot traffic all put extreme pressure on stair systems — especially on the treads.
That’s why, in my work with Access Industrial, I’ve increasingly recommended FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) stair treads canada for industrial, commercial, and outdoor installations across the country. They’re not just a durable option — they’re engineered specifically to solve the problems Canadian buildings face.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through what makes FRP stair treads so effective, how they compare with metal and concrete, and why they’re becoming the new standard in many Canadian projects.
Canadian stairs face four main challenges: moisture, ice, salt, corrosion, and load stress. Here’s how FRP tackles each one.
Metal stair treads rust quickly in wet or salty environments — especially in provinces that rely on road salt.
FRP, on the other hand, does not corrode, oxidize, or deteriorate, making it ideal for:
Every winter, slip-related accidents skyrocket. FRP stair treads solve this with:
This makes FRP extremely popular for safety platforms, fire exits, rooftop access, factories, mining sites, and commercial exteriors.
Concrete treads crack. Metal treads warp. Wood rots.