In the late 1990's SSE received a U.S. patent for its structural steel stadium seating platform system. Designed to be compliant with all seismic zone, building department and ADA criteria, the SSE Steel Stadium Seating Solution is the most flexible and adaptable stadium platform solution on the market today.

In 2002 SSE expanded its stadium seating platform options with the addition of the most economical stadium seating systems on the market today.  SSE offers several EPS Foam Stadium Seating Systems depending on the location of the project and the specific requirements of design architect.  Today more than 95% of SSE's customers select one of the SSE EPS Foam Stadium Seating Solutions due to their unprecedented Economy, Flexibility and Speed/Ease of Installation. 

The SSE EPS Solution is...

Innovative Use of Material - The SSE EPS Foam Stadium Seating Solution is the result of an innovative use of a fill material that has been used in construction for more than forty years.

Lightweight and Strong - SSE EPS Foam has a very high strength to density ratio and is extremely lightweight at approximately 1 pound per cubic foot.

Easily Molded or Cut - Unlike other materials EPS Foam can easily be molded or cut in an arc or custom shape depending upon the preference of the owner.

Easy to Install - Easily installed by the general contractor, the EPS foam fill is brought into the auditorium in precut blocks and attached to the existing floor and subsequent layers by means of a special EPS adhesive. Reinforcing steel, 16 gage riser plates and connecting hardware are then installed prior to pouring the concrete platform.

Cost Effective and Simple - The SSE EPS Foam Stadium Seating Solution is the most straightforward and cost effective solution for stadium seating platforms in the industry.

Fast to Install - Stadium Seating Platforms can be installed and ready for concrete and finishes by the general contractor in 1 - 2 days per auditorium.

Simple Installation Procedures...

  Day One

Structural EPS Foam

The precut EPS Blocks are installed into the auditoriums after all the walls are constructed and the high work on the ceilings has been completed.  Each of the blocks come pre-numbered from the manufacturer corresponding to the Shop Drawings provided by SSE.  The blocks are assembled according to the drawings and secured by means of a non-solvent based adhesive provided by the installing  contractor

Steel Riser Plate

Once the EPS Blocks are in place and secured, the prefabricated 16 Gage Steel Riser Plate in put into position.  Like the EPS blocks, each of the steel components come pre-numbered from the manufacturer corresponding to the SSE Shop Drawings.

The final step in the installation of the SSE System prior to pouring the concrete topping slab is the attachment of the connecting hardware and intermediate step forms.  Each of the system Retainer Straps, Intermediate Step Forms and Connector Plates is secured to the riser plate by means of self tapping screws.  This final attachment procedure secures each row of riser plate to the walls and other levels of riser plate assuring a straight and strong assembly in preparation for the pouring the concrete topping slab.

On the second day of the installation the concrete subcontractor will come in a pump the concrete topping slab over the EPS Block and Steel System as well as into the intermediate step forms.  The SSE Riser Plate serves as a screed for the concrete pour.  Once the concrete pour is complete and it has cured to a sufficient degree, the Riser Plate and Step Forms will be painted by the installing contractor prior to the installation of the seating.