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Assisted Living Ramps
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Ramps
A ramp is an artificial slope that can be either permanently affixed or placed on top of a set of stairs, allowing access for wheelchair or motorised scooter users. Getting up the stairs as a wheelchair user is a constant battle, as steps can make you feel like some buildings and places are inaccessible. Whether your wheelchair use is temporary or permanent, ramps provide the ability to move around more freely. Ramps are also a useful installation if you are ambulatory but find stairs to be challenging. Even if you are only using a wheelchair for a short time, stairs can pose a great deal of hassle in everyday life. Take your time in considering the ideal ramp for your needs in order to reap the greatest benefit out of it.
What types of ramps are there?
Different materials in ramps provide specific benefits; rubber ramps are most commonly used at thresholds as they are durable and economical, however they are not able to bear weight over an extended length so are usually short. aluminum ramps come in different lengths, though some can extend out further too. aluminum ramps are lightweight, enduring and in some cases foldable. aluminum folding or ‘suitcase’ ramps fold up and have an attached handle, offering convenient motility to different stairs or to help load a motility scooter in your car. aluminum roll up ramps are another viable option if you need to move your ramp to various locations. Telescopic ramps, ramps usually made from aluminum that have two channels, can offer greater transportability and easier storage too. Fibreglass is stronger and more weather resistant than aluminum, making it the perfect material for permanent ramp installations. Some fibreglass ramps are portable too, so if you need a strong ramp that is also portable, consider aluminum or fibreglass as sturdy and enduring options.
How to choose a ramp
The most important things to consider are: whether the ramp is to be permanent or needs to be mobile, the length of ramp you require, the material of its composition and whether placement is inside or outside. Length is particularly important, as an improper ramp size may prove dangerous; a steep incline using a short ramp will create an angle that may be difficult or even perilous to attempt. There are legal restrictions on the gradient allowed for permanent ramps, so before you install a permanent fixture be sure to research these guidelines. The load a ramp can safely take may be limited, so read product descriptions carefully to ascertain whether a ramp will be safe for you to use. If you use a scooter or wheelchair, then ensure that the ramp you would like to purchase is at least as wide, if not a few inches wider, as your mobility device. At the same time, you need to make sure it will not be too wide for the opening of your door or car. There are different features you can consider when purchasing a ramp, for example some ramps have anti-slip surfaces, making them suitable for outdoor use as they can withstand, and be used safely in, wet weather conditions. Other ramps have hand rails to offer greater support to the less mobile as well as wheelchair users. The material of the ramp you choose is very much dependent on your home. If you plan on moving your ramp, a rollup ramp would most likely be optimal. If you intend to place a ramp outside, in your garden for example, you might opt for a weatherproof, fiberglass ramp. Consider what you will be using your ramp for and purchase the correct material accordingly.