StageRight, Wenger, and Bil-Jax modular decks for every footprint — from a 12 ft DJ riser to a 40 ft mainstage. Load-rated, ADA-compatible, with stairs, ramps, guardrails, skirting, and certified roof systems in one truck call.
Stage geometry is half the job. Pick the wrong deck size and you waste an hour of crew time on every change. Here are the five formats we stock — and the rooms each one earns its keep in.
The workhorse — StageRight Z700 and Wenger Versalite both ship in this footprint. 750 psf live load rating, 1.5 in tongue-and-groove plywood top, anti-slip black non-skid surface. Stacks into any rectangular shape with no center seams visible. We deploy these for conference stages, corporate keynotes, fashion runways, and any straight-edge build under 40 feet.
Half-size deck for tight rooms and curved fronts. Same load rating and surface as the 4x8, but the smaller module lets us follow venue obstructions, build curved stage fronts in 12-inch increments, and step around columns. We carry 4x4s in matched sets so curved aprons and multi-level builds don't break the visual line.
Narrow filler decks for thrust stages, runway fingers, and odd-shape penetrations. Critical for fashion runways and product reveal stages where the centerline thrust isn't a clean multiple of four. Finger sections lock to standard 4x8s with the same pin interface — no shimming, no slop, no creaking under heel weight.
Heavy-duty platform for orchestra risers, scenic builds, and broadcast set work. Higher load rating — 1,000 psf — for camera dolly tracks, equipment cases, and freight loads. Pairs with the 4x8 standard deck through the same pin interface but uses a stiffer sub-frame. Common on award shows, broadcast specials, and multi-camera shoots.
Full mainstage roof builds from 20x20 ft canopy-only show roofs up through 40x40 ft festival systems with wing roofs for PA hangs. Engineered for wind load, signed off by a structural rigger, and quoted with weather call protocols. Roof systems carry the lighting truss, the PA, and the LED — everything that flies overhead rides on this frame.
Stepped stages, tiered choir risers, multi-level keynote platforms, and odd-shape builds that don't fit a catalog. We CAD the build, confirm load paths, and fabricate any custom fascia or scenic edge work in-house. Pair with our custom scenic shop for branded or themed front-of-stage treatments.
Live load is the number that matters. It's the per-square-foot weight the deck holds without flex under a moving crowd. Static load is higher but only matters for set pieces, not bodies.
| Deck Type | Live Load | Max Height | Typical Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| StageRight Z700 | 750 psf | 8 ft | Concerts, festivals, conference mainstage, dance performance |
| Wenger Versalite | 500 psf | 6 ft | Corporate keynote, broadcast set, panel discussion, fashion runway |
| Bil-Jax Adv-Series | 1,000 psf | 12 ft | Roof support sub-structure, equipment platforms, broadcast camera deck |
| Custom 8×8 Heavy | 1,000 psf | 6 ft | Orchestra riser, dolly track, scenic build platform, freight loading |
Live load is the threshold for crowd safety. Above four feet of audience-facing height, code-compliant guardrails are included in every bid.
Decks alone don't pass inspection. Every stage we bid lands on site with the full hardware envelope — stairs, ramps, guardrails, skirting, and the leg sets to match the venue floor. No call-back trips for missing pieces.
We don't publish a rate card because two events with the same square footage rarely cost the same. What drives the number: pixel pitch (for LED), fixture density (for lighting), engine + camera count (for XR), permitting (for SFX), and how much load-in lives inside our 24-hour window. Tell us what you're building and we'll come back with a number engineered to it.
Want a directional estimate before you brief us? Run the LED Wall Calculator — it returns panel count, weight, power draw, and a band you can sense-check internally before you send us a brief.
Our LA dispatch covers every major venue from Long Beach up through Pasadena. We know the load-in docks, the elevator weight limits, and the venue-specific permit rules.
A keynote stage doesn't run like a festival mainstage. Crew scaling, load-in calendar, and accessory mix shift by market.
Our LA warehouse holds the decks, the leg sets, the stairs, the ramps, the skirting, and the roof structures. A same-week booking doesn't depend on a sub-rental fax. Full service list.
Roof, multi-level, and overhead-rigged stages need a structural engineer and a certified rigger. We have both on the team. For the rigging side see our rigging services page.
The same crew that builds the deck also builds the LED, the lighting, and the audio. One bid, one bill, one truck call. How we work.
We start with discovery — a 20-minute call to understand the room, the run-of-show, and the look you're after. From there we do a site visit (or virtual walkthrough) to verify load-in, power, rigging points, and sightlines. That feeds an engineering document with fixture or panel counts, crew, transport, and any permitting. The fixed quote follows the engineering doc, line-itemed so you can see exactly where each number lands. No surprise add-ons after signature.
Three primary brands. StageRight Z700 series for heavy-duty event work — load-rated to 750 psf live load, used for our mainstage and concert builds. Wenger Versalite for corporate and broadcast — the lightest stock deck we run, easy to walk on camera. Bil-Jax for entertainment scaffolding and roof support systems. All three accept the same modular pin and lock interface for stair, ramp, and guardrail accessories, so mixed-brand builds happen routinely.
Six feet is our standard maximum off stock leg sets. Above six feet we shift to scaffolding-style sub-structure or a Bil-Jax tower system that supports decks up to twelve feet with engineered cross-bracing. Anything over four feet of audience-facing height triggers code-required guardrails, which we include in the bid by default. We confirm height and load conditions during the venue survey before crew lands on site.
Yes. Every stage we quote includes the option for an ADA-compliant ramp at the standard 1:12 rise-to-run ratio with handrails on both sides and a level landing at the top. We stock aluminum modular ramps that bolt to our standard deck systems. For multi-level builds we also quote ADA-compliant chair lifts where ramp geometry won't fit the venue. ADA compliance is a one-page add on every conference and award show bid.
Yes. We rent roof systems from intimate 20x20 ft show-roof builds up through festival-grade 40x40 ft roof and wing systems. All roof builds are engineered for wind load, signed off by a structural rigger, and quoted with weather call protocols. For outdoor stages we add ground tarp under the decks, IP-rated cable management, and a dry-area plan for amplifiers and processors. Roof systems quote separately from the deck rental.
Same-week is normal for intimate and mid-stage builds inside the LA dispatch radius. For deck-only rentals — say a 12x16 ft riser with stairs — we can roll inside 48 hours if a truck and crew are available. Mainstage and festival builds need at least two weeks because of roof certification, rigging plot, and crew scheduling. Send us the venue address, deck footprint, height, and load-in window for a quote inside four hours.
