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Published: 2 October 2013

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Categories: Bleacher seating

In an outdoor environment, even the best seating choices can wear down over time. Wonder how to make the most of your budget? Here are a few options you may want to consider.

Bleachers or Fixed Seating?

The first choice you have to make is whether you want to go with bleachers or fixed seating. While both have their benefits, the real dictator of which is right for your environment is going to depend on your available space. Fixed seating is durable and comfortable and very able to withstand the elements with the right coating, but it may not fit in every stadium. Careful measurement will be key. Bleacher seating can be far more space effective in some cases.

The Right Material

The type of seating isn’t half as important in terms of durability as the material your seating choice is constructed from. You have two basic options – aluminum and a surface coated in vinyl. Both are very durable when it comes to weathering, but there are a few things you may want to be aware of as you make your decision. Aluminum won’t rust or corrode, so it tends to last a bit longer than vinyl coated choices, but there’s one big drawback – the sun. In the summer heat, aluminum bleachers can get very hot, forcing your spectators to make other choices when it comes to seating. Vinyl clad seats will last almost as long, but they’re cooler even in the heat of the summer and quite a bit more comfortable too.

Outdoor environments have it much harder than indoor arenas when it comes to seating, but once you make the right choice, you’re certain to enjoy the roar of the crowd in the middle of a great game.

Published: 24 September 2013

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Categories: Lecture and Theater Seating

Lecture halls across campus are a reflection of the college or university’s image, so they have to look great. The last thing you want is a group of potential freshmen to peek inside a lecture hall with a poor seating structure and frustratingly outdated learning environment. The key to a good lecture hall is careful planning.

Theatre Style Concerns

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If your lecture halls have the classic theatre style, you want performance space for your professors or lecturers along with comfortable audience seating. Along with that, you probably want a sophisticated look and good acoustical performance. Your best bet in those situations is to go with comfortable seating, probably plush or cushioned, along with acoustical seat pans. You may also want to add aisle lights for safety.

If, instead, you have a combined use space on your hands, you want both performances and instructional lectures to work in the area. Naturally, optimal seating capacity is going to be a key concern, but so are the sightlines for audience members. In cases like these, you probably don’t want tables, but oversized table arms, as that will not only accommodate those taking notes, but also those using laptops too. Power access will be critical in a facility like this, and you may want to go with multiple space seating options for best results.

Make It ADA Compliant

As you plan out your space, it’s essential to keep ADA requirements in mind. At least five percent of your seating area has to meet ADA guidelines. These rules also state that no less than one seating unit must meet those guidelines. Within those compliant seating areas, you need a clear space of 30” x 48” for wheelchair access. You also need knee clearance of 27” high, 30” in width, and 19” in depth. The height of the work surface (if you have one) needs to be 28” to 34”. Additionally, no less than one unit or one percent of your seating area has to be armless or have removable arms on the aisle side. Fortunately, these guidelines are pretty easily addressed, as many seating choices on the market today have either swing arms or removable units.

Published: 18 September 2013

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Categories: Seating Solutions

Event facilities like yours have to be as flexible as possible. While you may be booked through one month with games, another month may be solid with lectures. Still another month may demand space for job fairs. No matter what kinds of events you hold on a routine basis, though, your best bet is to have good temporary seating available, and Hussey has an amazing line to meet your needs.

Portable Seating 4000 Series

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If you’re looking for the perfect way to get that custom look that’s as flexible as your schedule is, this is certainly the way to go. There are lots of options within this line including padded backs, padded and foam seats, vinyl and embossed panels on the back of seats, logo choices, permanent armrests, detachable arms, and ganging capabilities. There are also a variety of add-on choices like weather fighter treatments for those outdoor events, K-Braces for seat storage, frame trims, slip covers for advertising, and even auto uplift features to help keep your rows clear. The entire line is made to give you the sophistication you need while still recognizing how essential portability can be.

Telescopic Seating

As great as portable seating is in many cases, telescopic seating often meets the needs of big event facilities too. When you think of telescopic seating, though, don’t just think of hard wooden bleachers in overcrowded high school gyms. Today’s choices are simply amazing. Whether you choose to go with metro style chairs, available both with and without upholstery, or classic, yet durable wood seating, the choices you find today can be contoured to fit your needs. What’s more, though, is that they give you recoverable space both in front of and behind the bleacher units, ideal for almost any activity. You can even add handrails, back rests, seat spacers, and media platforms. Need to take things to another level? Go with Power Glide choices to help you open and close your bleacher at the touch of a button. Perhaps one of the best options available is the ability to open and close a single row with some products, which means you only pull out the space you need.

Keeping your event facility as flexible as possible means more bookings every day, and the best way to do that is with great portable seating choices.

Published: 3 September 2013

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Categories: Bleacher seating

Whether you’re designing a new facility or you simply need to make a chance to what you have, selecting outdoor bleacher seating can be difficult. Wondering exactly what you need to consider before you make your choice? Here are a few aspects to think about.

Seating Capacity – Easily one of the most important factors in your decision will be how many people you need to seat. To decide, think about your biggest crowd. While that massive number may not happen during every single game or event, it’s always nice to have a bit more space than you need.
Available Space – While you may want plenty of seating options for your fans or guests, the amount of space you have is key to the outdoor bleacher seating you actually order. You’ll need to have the area professionally measured and evaluated to make certain not only that you have the right amount of space, but also that the space you have is suitable for the type of seating you select. Safety is important, and not all areas are suitable for your seating choices.
Sightlines – You want your fans and guests to be able to see to the stage or the field. Maintaining the right sightlines can be difficult, particularly if you don’t get the right seating choice.

It can be tough to keep everything in mind as you work to find the right outdoor bleacher seating to meet your needs. Fortunately, Carroll Seating Company can help. With project managers who will do everything from determine the necessary seating capacity to meet your needs to help you decide what space is usable to ensuring your audience’s sightlines are maintained at all times, you’ll get top notch service as well as a phenomenal product that will last for years to come.

Published: 27 August 2013

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Categories: School seating

Elementary school classrooms have to be warm, safe environments. While the teacher can do quite a bit to make that possible with the right wall decorations and layout, the actual seating choices have just as much to do with it. Here are a few things to consider as you purchase new elementary school seating.

Seat Height: Not every seat is going to work well for all students. Chairs that are too little can be very distracting to kids. Those that are too big can be tough for little ones to get in and out of. Getting the perfect height is essential for a solid learning experience. Students ages five and under need seven to twelve inch seats. Those in lower elementary need twelve to fifteen inch seats. Generally those in upper elementary need something in the fifteen to seventeen inch range.
Seat Material: Most elementary seating choices are available in softer plastic, harder plastic, or wood. The softer plastic choices are easy for younger kids to move, and they’re fairly inexpensive as well. The problem, though, is that they’re not very durable. Harder plastic choices are more durable, but they’re a little more expensive. Wood looks best in the classroom setting, and they’re very durable, but they can be very costly.
Seat Style: You have to carefully think about what students might be doing in the classroom before you choose the right seating style. In some cases, you may want seating on wheels. Computer labs and science labs are most often where you see wheeled seating. Special education rooms may also benefit from some wheeled seating options. Gliders are another good choice. They work well on carpet, but plastic ones also work well on harder floors. Sled bases are also a good choice. They can move well on carpets, too.
Maneuverability: How often do the chairs you’re considering need to move? If you need more flexibility out of your seating choice, you may want to consider stackable chair options. You can choose from one or two piece options, and it often means that you can store the chairs out of the way when you simply want to do more with the area.

Elementary school seating is tough to pin down, but there are lots of different ways to create the perfect environment to meet the needs of your students. Find the perfect consultant to help make your needs a reality today.

Published: 20 August 2013

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Categories: Bleacher seating

How many different ways do you use your gym? If you’re like most schools, the gym is truly a multi-purpose room. From the ever present gym classes to the Friday night games to the assemblies, the need for space as well as seating is a must. Telescopic gym seating is usually the best solution to this situation. Here are a few reasons to consider it.

Flexibility – Telescopic gym seating means you can pull out a single bleacher or enough to seat the biggest crowd in your gym’s history. No matter what it is that you’re planning to do, telescopic gym seating is the right answer to meet your needs.
ADA Compliant – You need to make certain that your gym is accessible to everyone, and most telescopic seating options can help with that. Thanks to a variety of different options, this style helps to make certain everyone can access your facility.
Easy Operation – Yesterday’s telescopic seating may have been difficult to pull out and replace, but today’s choices mean easy operation, often at the touch of a button. Thanks to helpful new features you’ll never have a problem pulling out just what you need for practice, an unexpected event, or that big assembly you’ve been planning.

Telescopic gymnasium seating is the best solution to meet your needs, and Carroll Seating Company can help. With the options you want most as well as the level of service you deserve, we’re the number one source for telescopic gymnasium seating. Every choice can even be customized to meet your needs with logos, colors, and more. It’s the perfect way to get a great look and flexibility in one package. Whether you want an entirely new look or you need replacement and service, Carroll Seating company is the solution you need now.

Published: 15 August 2013

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Categories: Casework & Millwork

Contemporary healthcare facilities are facing mounting challenges every day. From an increasing number of patients to new government regulations, it may seem like there are times when nothing is quite right. The ideal space, though, can not only define how patients feel about your facility, but also how you feel about it. Customized casework can help with a variety of different options.

Modular Systems

Flexibility is a must in almost any setting today. What may be a storage space one day could easily need to be a waiting room the next day. The right casework company can help. With thousands of components to help create an environment that will fit your needs from day to day, you’ll find the mobility you need to stay productive.

Durable Choices

In almost any setting, durability is a factor. Nowhere is this more true than in the world of healthcare. From the speed at which you must move to the fact that team members and patients are likely to be fairly hard on your casework solutions, you want something that can deal with at least a little abuse day after day and still look amazing no matter who walks through the door.

Antimicrobial Surfaces

While the need for flexibility and durability in casework is true in a lot of industries, the need to protect patients and team members from the potential of infection is fairly unique to healthcare. At Carroll Seating, we offer three different kinds of antimicrobial surfaces on all of our casework options to help make certain everyone who enters your facility is carefully protected.

Whether you’re looking for a stainless steel solution or something warmer like veneer or wood, Carroll Seating is the way to go as you search for the right healthcare casework to meet the needs of your facility. Contact us today for more information.

Published: 6 August 2013

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Categories: Seating Solutions

You probably want every show to be a sellout, but the simple reality is that without the right seating, that’s just not going to happen. Sure, there are amphitheaters where folks still bring their own lawn chairs, but the biggest concerts, shows, and events just don’t book lawn chair facilities. They do, however, select facilities with a good amount of solid seating choices for guests. Before you choose any off-the-shelf solution, though, it’s key to take a needs-inventory for your facility. Here are just a few of the options you may want to consider.

Easy to Clean Seating

Guests are not always quite as considerate as they should be. That can make clean up after an event more difficult than ever. With the right seating choices, though, it could be a far simpler process with the right seating choices. With easier to clean models on the market today, you can select choices that will not only be comfortable for your guests, but easy to keep clean, ensuring your maintenance staff will be happy, even after the messiest possible crowd.

Weather Resistant

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Amphitheaters often endure some of the harshest weather conditions month after month, even in the off season, and to make certain that you don’t end up replacing your seats for the next season. There are some amazing choices today that are completely weather resistant, helping to give you the durability you’re looking for, whether rain, hail, or even spring snow happens to come your way.

The Right Options

Seats don’t just have to be seats these days. Instead, you can add an entire range of options to your amphitheater seating to help entice people to book tickets with you for every event. Imagine choosing to build cup holders into your seats. Logos are also a good option. Looking for a way to increase the appeal for a VIP seating area? Consider padded seating options, too. It’s all completely possible when you go with a company willing to customize your seating choices to better meet the needs of your crowd.

The Secret to Success – The Best Equipment

No matter what options you choose to add on to your seats, the real secret to success is selecting the best equipment out there. You want something that will stay with you and create the ideal experience for guests whether it’s a concert or a play. Shop around for the perfect equipment before you make your final selection.

Published: 30 July 2013

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Durable, comfortable chairs that meet the needs of your space is an absolute must, and for many, steel portable seating fits that bill exactly. Finding the right choice, though, may seem a bit more complex. Here are a few tips that will help you find the ideal seating choice for your space.

Do You Need Durable Choices? Carefully evaluate your needs before you choose the best steel portable seating. While chairs that are simply going to be stored as a backup seating option may not see much use, those that will be courtside game after game certainly will. Understanding exactly how your seating might be used will help you select the ideal choice for your use and for your budget.
Do You Need Upholstered Choices? Depending on your facility, you may want to consider a plush foam or even an upholstered steel chair to help give you a professional look standard steel chairs simply can’t. Folding chairs don’t have to be quite so average these days. It’s easier than ever to dress up your facility simply with your chair choice.
Do You Need Accessories? There are a variety of accessory choices available in the world of portable seating. Whether you need something a bit bigger than the average seat or you want to go with a tablet arm, cup holders, or even custom logos, it’s all very available with Carroll Seating Company.

Portable steel seating is perfect when you’re looking for real flexibility in an environment, but making the perfect selection can be difficult at times. Make sure you examine all of your options before you settle on any seating choice for your facility. Carroll Seating Company can help. With a wide range of options designed for any facility, you’ll find exactly what you need for your visitors. Contact us today to learn more.

Published: 23 July 2013

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Categories: Casework & Millwork

Laboratory casework is typically about more than simply selecting the right cabinets, counter tops, and drawer units that will look great in the lab. Instead, it’s about finding a balance between the world of aesthetics and that of functionality. If you’re considering new casework for your lab, here are a few factors you may want to add into the equation.

Is It An Open or Closed Lab? The casework you can choose can often make the difference in how well your lab actually functions. Open labs tend to be more social, encouraging innovation and interaction among staff members, which could be key in ensuring projects are completed in a timely manner. Closed labs, though, are certainly still necessary in many settings. For example, if you’re working with certain equipment or some kinds of research, the last thing you want is an open lab. You need dedicated spacing for safety, and possibly privacy, reasons.
How Flexible Does Your Space Need to Be? If your lab frequently changes direction, projects, or even staff, you want to maintain maximum flexibility, and while making certain that a solid portion of the lab is dedicated to equipment space can help, the right casework can too. If a new team will be coming into the lab, they’ll know exactly what’s needed for the work, and the right casework can help get the new project up and running much sooner.
Is Budget A Factor? As simple as it may seem, for many labs these days, the budget is a real concern, so be sure to take a close look at all of your available options. From painted steel choices to the durable phenolic resin, there are so many different choices, and while all of them have both benefits and drawbacks, you’re certain to find one that meets your needs and your budget.

If you’re shopping for laboratory casework, look no further than Carroll Seating Company. With lots of options and customizable choices to help furnish your lab, we’re the only solution you’ll ever need.