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Frequently Asked Questions

Portable staging
Portable staging

About Staging Canadell

Is Staging Canadell a Canadian-owned company?

Yes, Staging Canadell is a proudly Canadian-owned and operated company.

Staging Canadell’s main office is in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada and its manufacturing facilities are located in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada.

How long has Staging Canadell been in business?

Staging Canadell has been serving customers across North America for 35+ years.

Made in Canada

Are all Staging Canadell products made in Canada?

Yes, all lines of Staging Canadell’s products are designed and manufactured in Canada.

Staging Canadell’s products all exhibit these core values. High-quality products, that are easy to use and built to last. These values are backed by their 10 Year Warranty.

Basics of Portable Staging and Music Risers

What is a portable stage?

Portable Stages are modular platforms that are perfect for schools, hotels, graduations, churches, concerts, event venues, black box theatres and more. They are ideal for flex-use and multi-use areas, corporate events, speaker platforms, dance recitals and more as they are easily set up and taken down for storage.

Music risers are used to elevate performers in tiered configurations during performances, allowing for improved sight lines and sound delivery. Staging Canadell’s line of Standing Choral Risers provides improved comfort and stability with 21” depth tiers. This ensures all performers can feel safe and comfortable. Standing Choral Risers are a great addition to Schools and places of worship as they are often used by Choral Groups, Choirs, and in School Concerts.

Portable Staging covers a broad group of modular platforms. Staging Canadell portable staging is broken into 3 key product lines.

  1. The Executive Stage; this product is their most versatile and robust. It can be configured to almost any size and utilizes a removable leg system that allows for easy adjustment of stage height.
  2. The Legacy Stage; this product comes as a standard 4’ x 8’ modular platform, with folding legs. This product is very easy to use and features a lower price point.
  3. The Ready Stage; an all-in-one stage and storage system, which has built-in leg storage and a roll-away cart. This product folds away for storage and can be configured in either a 4’ x 8’ or 6’ x 8’ configuration.

Portable stages offer layout flexibility that you do not get with a permanent stage. Their modular design allows users to quickly and easily change their stage by moving sections around. This paired with the affordable nature of the platforms often leads to a far lower cost when compared to conventional permanent stages.

Versatility and Affordability. Staging Canadell’s portable staging provides both versatility, with products that transform to match almost any situation, and affordability, with products that fit into almost any budget.

Yes, portable staging is great for small venues, as it provides users with the ability to rearrange their space as needed. All Staging Canadell products are designed for use in all-sized venues and can be further tailored to fit specific needs.

Staging Canadell’s portable stages and music risers are designed for quick and simple assembly without the need for specialized tools. Portable Stages take about 5 minutes per section to set up. A Music Riser takes less than 1 minute to set up.

A portable stage is a complete platform, while a riser is a raised surface used to elevate sections of the stage.

Executive Stages come in standard sizes starting at 3’ x 3’, up to 4’ x 8’ in 1’ increments. Any size, 4’ x 8’ and smaller, is achievable.

Yes, custom shapes are available to suit unique venue layouts. Curved sections are achievable as well.

All Staging Canadell product lines are available in a Carpet Top and Black Top (Non-Slip) finish.

It depends on the event type; Staging Canadell offers adjustable height options for versatility. Common sizes are 8”, 16” and 24” stage heights.

Yes, adjustable and telescoping leg stages can accommodate uneven surfaces.

Materials and Durability

What are the benefits of aluminum portable stages?

Aluminum is a lightweight and corrosion-resistant alternative to steel. This translates to a longer service life and an easier-to-use product.

Staging Canadell’s Executive Stage line boasts an industry-leading 250lbs/sf load rating.

Under normal use and with proper care, Staging Canadell’s stages can last for 20+ years.

Yes, Staging Canadell offers a 10-year warranty to guarantee quality and durability.

Accessories and Customization

Are stages with wheels available?

Yes, Staging Canadell also manufactures a rolling stage, commonly referred to as a drum riser.

Yes, Staging Canadell offers customization options for size, shape, surface finish, and accessories.

Options include stairs, safety rails, ADA complainant wheelchair ramps, equipment ramps, skirting, front drapery systems, back curtains and more!

Yes, Staging Canadell offers ADA-compliant ramps to ensure accessibility for all.

Additional options include steps, safety railings, and storage carts.

Safety Rails are required under most building codes at heights greater than 24”. We recommend the use of safety rails in any circumstance where the height could pose a risk to the user.

Costs and Purchasing

How much does a portable stage cost to purchase?

Prices vary based on size and customization options. Contact Staging Canadell’s specialized sales team for a quote.

You can request a quote through Staging Canadell’s website or by calling their sales team.

Staging Canadell’s products are available for purchase directly.

Staging Canadell manufactures and sells portable staging and music risers. There are no rental options.

Staging Canadell’s stages are proudly Canadian-made, ensuring superior quality, durability, and compliance with Canadian safety standards.

Recommended Portable Stage Riser Sizes

What are the recommended sizes for schools and universities?

Schools and Universities generally use 12’ x 24’ stages. This offers a large enough stage area for performances while staying within the confines of traditional educational buildings in North America. Executive and Legacy stages are designed for this.

Corporate Events are often best suited with 8’ x 12’ stages. This layout is great for presentations, as it allows ample presentation and speaking space but still fits within a board room. The ReadyStage is perfectly suited for this role.

Setup & Maintenance

How easy is it to set up a portable stage?

Staging Canadell’s stages are designed for quick setup with user-friendly instructions. There are no additional tools required and the task is suitable for any two-person duo.

Setup times vary based on size and configuration but on average it can be expected to take 5 minutes per section.

Use mild detergents and a soft cloth for cleaning, avoiding harsh chemicals.

Staging Canadell offers storage carts which allow for efficient transportation from the storage location to the point of use.

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