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Ascend 16
Model:
FWL16
Our Ascend 16 Ladder Tower delivers strong elevated visibility from its 16-foot platform, comfortably accommodating up to four people. This ladder model stands 20 feet tall overall, making it a smart, affordable choice for directors and coaches.
Viewing Level Type:
Integrated Platform
Viewing Levels Front:
1
Viewing Levels Back:
1
Top Level Height (ft.)
16
Max Perons/Level
4
Corner Post Size (in.)
3.5
Total Tower Height (ft.)
20
The Ascend 16 is a sturdy single-level ladder tower designed for programs that need a simple, economical, and highly durable elevated vantage point. Its integrated 16-foot platform provides excellent visibility for coaching, directing, or filming, while the compact ladder-access design keeps the overall footprint small and the structure easy to place on any field.
Constructed with heavy-duty 3.5-inch corner posts, the Ascend 16 delivers exceptional rigidity and long-term performance. This model comes with locking access control, with a mesh covering the lower portion of the ladder, ensuring the tower remains protected during off-hours. This is an ideal solution for schools and athletic programs that want reliable elevation and safety at an accessible price point.
Included With Every ESP Tower
To ensure safety, longevity, and compliance across all regions, every ESP tower is engineered for your site’s specific seismic and wind-load requirements. Each unit is delivered with a complete sealed submittal package including stamped engineering drawings for permitting and approval.
Your tower’s mainframe is protected with our advanced two-part zinc and urethane coating system, which delivers unmatched durability and performance.
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The zinc-rich primer forms a protective barrier against corrosion, bonding directly to the steel for maximum adhesion and rust resistance.
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The urithane topcoat provides a resilient, UV-resistant finish that stands up to decades of weather — rain, snow, salt, and sun — while preserving a clean, sharp appearance year after year.
This system produces one of the most durable and beautiful tower finishes available today, and can be color-matched to Rust-Oleum®, Pantone®, or Sherwin-Williams™ colors to reflect your school or program branding.
All grating, platforms, stair treads, balcony components, and secondary steel elements are hot-dip galvanized to ensure complete 360° corrosion protection. This process seals every edge, weld, and surface, providing exceptional long-term performance in all climates.
Every ESP tower includes:
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Sealed Submittal Package with stamped engineering drawings
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Hardware Kit for the concrete base
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Jig with pre-positioned anchor bolts for concrete pad
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Detailed drawings, photos, and documentation
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Fully assembled mainframe and components for faster, safer placement (some models require bolting on the roof or balconies)
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Installation Kit with labeled hardware and lifting brackets
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Final inspection before shipment, plus post-delivery inspection at vendor discretion
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Full delivery included
Everything is designed, packaged, and shipped to ensure you enjoy a safe, durable structure built to last decades.
For over two decades, ESP towers have set the industry standard in reliability, safety, and field-side performance — helping directors and coaches elevate every practice, performance, and game day.