Aluminum bleachers are the ideal seating arrangement for any event. Bleachers may come in a number of sizes, depending on what the event or area limitations may be. They can also come in a few different styles. Whatever the event, aluminum bleachers are an excellent way to maximize the number of viewers for a particular space.

3 row bleachers are ideal for small areas or events that do not need a great amount of additional seating. While 3 row bleachers do not take up a lot of space, 3 row bleachers can fit a good amount of people comfortably. 3 Row bleachers can come as tip and roll bleachers, which are transportable bleachers. 4 row bleachers and 5 row bleachers are also available as tip and roll bleachers. 4 row bleachers are another way to maximize viewing capacity, seating as many people as possible in a small area without sacrificing comfort. 5 row bleachers, while slightly larger, can also be a good option for smaller spaces.

10 row bleachers or 15 row bleachers are perfect as permanent structures for athletic fields or gyms that may always need seating. While 10 row bleachers or 15 row bleachers may take up more space than 4 row bleachers or 5 row bleachers, they can also seat many more people. 10 and 15 row bleachers can seat as much as 15 times as many people as chairs spread out over the same area can. While 10 row bleachers or 15 row bleachers can seat many people, their lightweight, aluminum design, and safety features can prevent them from damaging finished surfaces.

Tip and roll bleachers are perfect as temporary seating. These transportable bleachers may be put out for an event as 3 row bleachers, 4 row bleachers and 5 row bleachers. Tip and roll bleachers may be put out for an event, then the transportable bleachers can be tipped on the side, rolled away and stored in a convenient location. They can be stored upright, so that the transportable bleachers take up very little space in a storage area.

For those who are not looking for a full bleacher set, bleacher frames can be purchased. Bleacher frames are bleachers without the seats. Wooden planks or other seating materials can be fastened to the bleacher frames. Bleacher frames can also be purchased to replace damaged frames without replacing the entire bleacher set. These frames are made of high quality, sturdy materials, so that the bleacher frames can support the weight of many people.

Whatever the seating or event needs may be, aluminum bleachers can fulfill the seating needs. They are lightweight, comfortable and an ideal way to maximize the number of viewers that can fit in a particular space. Aluminum bleachers can come as permanent structures, or structures that can be rolled away and stowed for events that may need more seating than the hosting field or event hall may like to have out permanently.

Aluminum Bleachers, by Highland Products Group, offers the broadest array of bleacher seating solutions, from 3-Row Bleachers to 15-Row Bleachers. We offer convenient Tip-n-Roll bleachers for easily deployed special event seating. And when it's time to take the show on the road Highland's Highway Series Transportable Bleacher System can be hooked to a trailer hitch and towed. Holding a series of campaign rallies? Whether you are running for president, running a carnival, or running a special events business, the crowds will follow when you have Highway Series Transportable bleachers in tow!

Highland not only sells bleachers, we also sell aluminum players benches and scoring platforms, but that's not all. Highland also carries a full line of special events outdoor flooring systems to convert your ball field into a concert or graduation venue. Our protective field tarps are used in professional baseball stadiums! From Little Leagues to the Major Leagues from Pop Warner Football to Pop Star Concerts you will find that Highland has the solution you are looking for.

Highland Products Group is committed to your satisfaction. Our promise to our customers is quality products at the most competitive prices, and unmatched customer service from courteous and knowledgeable product experts. Highland Bleacher pricing won't be beat!

This commitment has made Highland America's fastest growing site furnishings company and the preferred supplier of Bleacher Systems to governments, universities, fairgrounds, and rodeos alike! We invite you to take a look. If you don't see exactly what you are looking for, please call.

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Bleachers: A Primer
What exactly are bleachers? "Bleachers" is the common word used to describe the raised, tiered stands found flanking amateur public and private sports fields or at other outdoor event venues. Bleachers are long rows of plank bench seating, typically designed in an alternating steps-and-seats configuration. They range in size from small, modular, aluminum stands that can be moved around football, soccer, field hockey, or softball/baseball fields (so-called tip-n-roll bleachers) to large permanent structures that flank either side of a high school athletic field. They typically represent a permanent seating solution that is fixed in place, anchored and not moved.

Bleachers are hollow underneath, aside from their support structures. Indoor gymnasium bleachers are usually attached to the walls on either side of a playing court and slide on a track or on wheels to retract when not in use, and extend for event seating. These are often called telescopic bleachers or telescoping bleachers. Traditionally, telescopic bleacher seats have been made of wood, but more recently, technology advancements have caused a change in design and material to eliminate the chronic problem of bleacher sag which, over time, prohibits older systems from retracting and being stored away. Molded plastic seats and an aluminum frame are the preferred materials for telescopic/telescoping retractable bleachers today.

Aluminum Bleachers generally fit into one of four categories: permanent/stationary, portable/movable, telescopic/folding, and temporary. Temporary aluminum bleachers are typically stored in pieces and are intended for use only during specific events, such as circuses, golf tournaments, and parades.

Whether installed for long-term or portable use, a bleacher is commonly made of aluminum or steel. Portable aluminum bleachers generally have added features like casters and rubber footpads that prevent them from damaging the floor as they are moved. There are also elevated and tiered bleachers, as well as straight bleacher benches. Sometimes bleachers are colorfully painted for an added touch of team spirit. But at their most basic, bleachers are designed for durability in outdoor as well as indoor settings; they are economic yet comfortable, made to withstand the normal wear and tear that often erupts from excited crowds.

What are my choices for bleachers?
Bleachers can be purchased in standard sizes or custom ordered to meet specific site or use requirements. Standard bleacher sizes are measured by the number of rows and the width of the seating planks.

How do I determine what size bleachers I need?
As a rule of thumb, bleachers seat one spectator every 18' per row. So a 3-row by 15-foot bleacher will accommodate 3 rows x 15' x 12" per foot = 540" of seating, divided by 18" per spectator = 30-person capacity.

Bleacher Sizes:
There are many types of bleachers to choose from depending on your intended use.

Standard sizes are:
1) 3-Row Aluminum Bleachers:
These bleachers are standard-stepped bleachers that offer aluminum angle design with all components welded together. Standard widths are 7.5', 15', 21' and 27'.

2) 4-Row Aluminum Bleachers:
These bleachers are designed for safety, easy assembly, and durability. The all-aluminum framework is combined with aluminum anodized seat planks and mill finish foot planks. Standard widths are 15', 21' and 27'

3) 5-Row Aluminum Bleachers:
These bleachers consist of 5 rows and are designed to rest on a firm, flat, and level surface. They provide safety and durability. Standard widths are 15', 21' and 27'

4) 10-Row Aluminum Bleachers:
They consist of 10 rows and seat planks are designed to rest on a seat support with minimum bearing surface to provide adequate resistance to torsion stress. Standard widths are 15', 21' and 27'

5) 15-Row Aluminum Bleachers:
These bleachers are built to meet the rigors of daily use-both indoors and outdoors-with little or no maintenance for years to come. They are designed to rest on a firm, flat and level surface. Standard widths are 21', 27' and 33'.

6) Elevated Bleachers:
Elevated bleachers are perfect for football and other events that require the viewer to be higher than the field. These bleachers include the same features as standard bleachers and also have entry stairs, front walkways, and aisles with handrails.

7) Transportable Bleachers:
Transportable bleachers work with a transport kit that consists of tongue guides and wheel sleeves, allowing you to move seating to different locations around your immediate facility for various activities. This option is not intended for over-the-road use.

8) Tip-and-Roll Bleachers:
The Tip-N-Roll bleacher system is a type of auxiliary seating. When in use, this unit functions as an ordinary bleacher. After your event, the bleacher can be tipped back and rolled to a safe storage area. It has rubber pads to protect floors.

9) Coated Metal Bleachers:
This bleacher has a fully galvanized steel frame and perforated steel thermoplastic-coated planks.

When purchasing bleachers, are there any other products I should be considering?
Two accessories commonly purchased with bleachers are Scorers Platforms and BleaChairs.

Elevated Scorers Platforms raise the scorekeepers and photographers to a clearer sightline.

BleaChairs are the ideal upgrade for some or all of your bleachers. This innovative seating upgrade can be added to a new or existing bleacher system to improve the comfort and safety of your spectators without losing seat capacity. Essentially, a BleaChair is a comfortable, easy-to-clean plastic individual seat.

A Brief History of Bleachers

Where does the word "bleachers" come from?
The Chicago Tribune coined the term "bleachers" in 1889. Bleachers are usually located in the area just past the outfield fence of the left and right fields in many baseball stadiums. Because this part of Wrigley field is not covered, the sun beat down on it and caused the color of the seats to fade, or "bleach". Anyone who has done a load of laundry knows the word "bleach" means to make white or lighten the color of something. The word "bleachers" is now a part of our everyday language. Rarely made from wood today, with aluminum as the material of choice, this type of seating is common in other types of arenas, and is even found indoors in gymnasiums, usually in a fold-away telescopic configuration.

Interesting Bleachers Trivia:

Why don't most baseball stadiums allow fans to sit in the center field bleachers?
Did you every notice that at Wrigley Field, Yankee Stadium, and almost all other stadiums with outfield bleachers, there are empty bleachers in center field? The centerfield bleachers are in the line of sight of the batter while watching the pitch. If occupied, they would be distracting and it would prove difficult for the batter to follow the ball. Thus, these bleacher seats are intentionally left empty, and usually painted a dark color (black in the case of Yankee Stadium centerfield bleachers) to provide a dark contrast to the white leather of a baseball.

More Bleachers Trivia:

Why is there a single bleacher seat in Boston's Fenway Park that is painted red?
The seat painted red in the bleachers marks the spot where Ted Williams hit the longest home run in Fenway Park history.

Did you know?
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the largest sporting facility in the world. Its bleachers contain over 257,000 permanent seats, and when additional infield spectator seats are added, the Speedway can hold over 400,000 people.