If
you have a family member who uses wheelchair at home, it is of
importance and love that you build him/her a ramp that would be
comfortable to use. This will not only be used by him/her but so with
other family members. This is why you have to make sure that it will
not pose danger to any of your family member.
Whether
you are a first time buyer or planning to change your steel handicap
ramps at home, here is a guide to help you choose and explore your
choices.
Surely
you are purchasing the ramps because somebody needs it. But as
mentioned earlier, it is not only needed by one family member but all
of the family member might be using it as well. Sometimes, even those
who used a wheelchair for a long time will need someone to support
and push the wheelchair in coming out or going inside the house.
Ask
yourself where you will be putting it up. There could be more than
two entrances in your home, so choose which one is the most
comfortable. In some instances, you might need to install it in all
the entries such as back entry, in your garage or the front door. You
might also need to install one for the bathroom and don’t forget
the threshold for your vehicle. See, there’s a lot to consider so
this might take some time for you. If you are just replacing an old
ramp, you still have to check it out.
What
kind of ramps will you get?
There
are basically three common materials used in making ramps -the
aluminum, steel or wooden ramps. Steel Handicap Ramps or aluminum
ramps can be a better choice if you want to spend at least once and
if you want them to last long. However, if the budget is not enough,
then wood ramps will still be a good choice.
How
long will your ramps need to be?
You
might overlook this part. You have to measure the areas where you
will be putting this up. Of course there will be an ascending part,
that’s what you have to measure as well.
How
wide will your ramp be?
First
thing is to check the width of the base of the wheelchair but it does
not mean to say that you will exact it. You have to provide
allowance, enough allowance to avoid spending again in case you need
to change it. You’ll have to do the same for the vehicle ramp.
What
type should it be?
Number
one thing you need to see is the safety of everyone using it.
Choosing a ramp which is non-slippery and one that will not
accumulate water will be your first consideration. Check the quality
of the material and see to it that it will be installed by experts.
If
you have many more questions, you are always free to visit steel
handicap ramps, aluminum and wooden ramp stores near you. Doing it
will give you all the information needed, you will see it with your
own eyes and you will also be able to compare prices.
