Contractors nowadays are not only in charge of installing a ramp for people with disabilities. There are those times when they are also asked to design disabled ramps. They will be the one who will work on the comfort of the people who are living in the house, whether they are the ones with the disability or not.
Even though the contractor is the one who is mainly responsible with both the designing and installation, you got to make sure that you understand what designing entails. If you do, then you will find it easier to understand why the installation costs you much. Here are those designing details you have to pay close attention to.
Length. It is only natural for you to decide on how long the said structure should be. The length is important, especially when you bear in mind the situation of the individual suffering from mobility problems. Even when you are designing for a public place, you will still have to think about the length of this structure.
The location is next. It is only proper to decide where this is to be installed. Most of the time, people will say that it is logical to install this in front of the external door or the front door. However, that is not aesthetically pleasing. It is more tedious and complicated to have this on the front door too so you better search for another option.
Next, you have to determine what materials you will use. You have the option of choosing between the metal one and the wooden one. It is highly recommended to choose the wooden option, though. After all, it is actually more durable to use as well as less expensive compared to the second option.
Landing. It is normal to include landings into the length of this structure, especially if the said structure is too long. The landing is the resting place for the individuals suffering from mobility problems. This will be highly appreciated because most of individuals cannot traverse through the entire length without resting.
The railings is the next in the line of details you got to think of. It is really of great help to the person with disability to have the railings, especially when his or her wheelchair is not a power wheelchair. If their wheelchair is the manual type, they will have to use their own strength to pull themselves up the incline. The railing helps with this.
Door entry. Pay attention to the door entry where the said structure is leading too, especially since you need to install in a small incline to it. This is what allows the individuals suffering from mobility problems to easily enter the building. Of course, the incline should be a gentle slope easier for the individual to trudge.
Get a permit. This is actually the first concern you have to address when you are installing the ramp for the house. Any contractor will have to take responsibility for the securing of the permit. Do not allow a ramp to be build without a permit. Avoid contractors who say that it is okay to build a ramp without one.
Even though the contractor is the one who is mainly responsible with both the designing and installation, you got to make sure that you understand what designing entails. If you do, then you will find it easier to understand why the installation costs you much. Here are those designing details you have to pay close attention to.
Length. It is only natural for you to decide on how long the said structure should be. The length is important, especially when you bear in mind the situation of the individual suffering from mobility problems. Even when you are designing for a public place, you will still have to think about the length of this structure.
The location is next. It is only proper to decide where this is to be installed. Most of the time, people will say that it is logical to install this in front of the external door or the front door. However, that is not aesthetically pleasing. It is more tedious and complicated to have this on the front door too so you better search for another option.
Next, you have to determine what materials you will use. You have the option of choosing between the metal one and the wooden one. It is highly recommended to choose the wooden option, though. After all, it is actually more durable to use as well as less expensive compared to the second option.
Landing. It is normal to include landings into the length of this structure, especially if the said structure is too long. The landing is the resting place for the individuals suffering from mobility problems. This will be highly appreciated because most of individuals cannot traverse through the entire length without resting.
The railings is the next in the line of details you got to think of. It is really of great help to the person with disability to have the railings, especially when his or her wheelchair is not a power wheelchair. If their wheelchair is the manual type, they will have to use their own strength to pull themselves up the incline. The railing helps with this.
Door entry. Pay attention to the door entry where the said structure is leading too, especially since you need to install in a small incline to it. This is what allows the individuals suffering from mobility problems to easily enter the building. Of course, the incline should be a gentle slope easier for the individual to trudge.
Get a permit. This is actually the first concern you have to address when you are installing the ramp for the house. Any contractor will have to take responsibility for the securing of the permit. Do not allow a ramp to be build without a permit. Avoid contractors who say that it is okay to build a ramp without one.
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