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Lindaon Sep 21, 2017I recently saw a mobile ramp made out of aluminum. That may save u some time i will try find a link for u. I saw it on house.HelpfulReply
- Sharonon Sep 23, 2017Here is a safe aluminum ramp. The things to consider on using aluminum ramps is the fact most don't have side rails on the ramp itself to prevent sliding off the tracks, then most don't have railings. The majority use aluminum ramps with a van for access with electric chairs. They are more expensive than making a ramp specifically for the house, taking into account the slope. http://www.usarampstore.com/prairie-view-industries-modular-xp-ramp-w-handrails-36-inches-wide/?gclid=CjwKCAjwjJjOBRBVEiwAfvnvBNqFJZGXipBVh66lwvlCnjb9vXB-wlDn9qwT0ytcjXfjCJU8a3JlfhoCiG4QAvD_BwEIf you are going to push them up then you can use these, this one at least has side rails, and its cheap.... http://www.discountramps.com/signature-suitcase-wheelchair-ramp/p/SUITCASE-SS/?CID=PSC-PLA-Google-SUITCASE-SS2-portable-wheelchair-ramps&st-t=google-portable-wheelchair-ramps&vt-pti=326787273597&vt-k=&vt-m=&CAWELAID=820562990000012988&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=34265672283&CATCI=pla-326787273597&gclid=CjwKCAjwjJjOBRBVEiwAfvnvBHIgMEpGY57R_LvVtyiTJsgD8Ruggi-OIX29WLQh-J4wHboqkyoSOxoCDdgQAvD_BwEHelpfulReply
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CAon Sep 21, 2017To go over stairs or replace stairs? The pitch can't be too steep. There are certain building codes to be followed and must be ADA compliant. If you can post a photo or give us a better description we can provide better suggestions.HelpfulReply
- Bettye Gallaher Thomason Sep 23, 2017Thank you so much.HelpfulReply
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Sharonon Sep 21, 2017Have you contacted your local Senior & Disabled Services office to see if your community has help for this. Habitat for Humanity also does ramps in my town for low-income folks. Some churches also have groups that assist people in need and making ramps is something many do.Do you have a picture of where you want to put the ramp, as they vary greatly depending on how many steps, if there is a landing etc etc.I am giving you a link to many videos on YouTube on how to do this. The main thing is the slope, putting a rail on each side of the ramp so the chair doesn't accidently slip off the edge. Putting some kind of non-slip coating on the ramp whether grip additives added to paint, non-slip tread strips, strips of thin wood. And also railings for the chair user to use to manuever the ramp mainly going up into the house. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+build+a+wheelchair+rampHelpfulReply
- Bettye Gallaher Thomason Sep 23, 2017Thank you so much, I will call these folks and see if they will help.HelpfulReply
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Liz Tooneon Sep 21, 2017Call your local vocational rehabilitation office and see if they can help. States get federal funds to help people with disabilities.HelpfulReply
- Bettye Gallaher Thomason Sep 23, 2017Thanks you.HelpfulReply
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John Grimleyon Sep 21, 2017I made one for the elderly couple next door using leftover decking. I used 4 x 4' lengths placed on their side to create the braces. I then cut out notches to go over their front steps. I then simply laid the rest of the decking across the 4 braces & secured using exterior screws. the bottom edge was constructed out of a piece of ply. The edge touching the ground wash shaved to a chisel point so the front wheels could get onto the ramp. I mixed a bag of gritty sand with some PVA and painted it all over the ramp, finishing off with a sprinkle of the uncoated sand - to give carers a grip in the wet/winter. Hubby wasn't overly keen at first until I added a handrail either side & some plant pot hangers so it all looked less of a disabled accessory!I had the leftover decking, screws and sand so my total cost was £1 for the PVA & whatever I wanted to charge for my labour (which was free, because that's what you do for neighbours).You'll probably find everything you need in the nearest builder's skip - they often throw away chunky timbers and sheets of wood.HelpfulReply
- John Grimleyon Sep 23, 2017Just commenting to one of my passengers about his ramp, same idea as mine. His son was going to buy the bits until he saw his neighbour was having some work done & what was being thrown into the skip. He went round to see the builders, ask permission to remove the wood etc, next thing he knew, the chippy was round there measuring up. Only took him a few minutes to knock up the basic ramp using timbers, thick ply & nail gun.Son stapled chicken mesh to the ramp to add grip but they discovered that the metal was still slippery when wet so he bought some special tape which has built in grit.HelpfulReply
See 1 Previous - Jay Padenon Sep 21, 2017it needs to be 42" wide and one foot length for every 1" fallHelpfulReply
- Lindaon Sep 21, 2017Here's 2 I found, I typed in Handicap ramp in the internet search.http://www.mycarehomemedical.com/portable-aluminum-folding-ramp-signature-series-ez-access/?gdffi=7fbf7a8022ce460f93a9ffbe231d5fca&gdfms=0113EDD4B5744A1CBC2940526D56C51B&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt_GusPS21gIVAR6GCh3oIwGJEAYYAyABEgIDH_D_BwEhttps://medmartonline.com/pvi-modular-xp-ramp?utm_source=google_shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt_GusPS21gIVAR6GCh3oIwGJEAYYASABEgIfUPD_BwEHelpfulReply
- James Larry Frankson Sep 23, 2017Pinterest on the web will have ideas & designs free!!!HelpfulReply