A threshold ramp is critical to install at your property, as you’ll need this ramp to allow wheelchair users and others with mobility issues get over smaller spaces. A threshold ramp can support various spaces, but it must also be designed with various points to meet ADA standards. REDD Team can produce new ADA-compliant aluminum threshold ramps that will work for your space.
Where Are Threshold Ramps Useful?
A threshold ramp is a smaller ramp that works for minor spaces. A ramp can work in spots like these:
- Single steps
- Door thresholds
- Building landings
- Spaces where the surface or terrain in an area might change
- Sliding glass doors
These examples are all spaces where there might be a few inches of space that could be hard for a wheelchair to go over. A threshold ramp will create a flat surface for the chair to move over, allowing further access.
Threshold ramps can work well in the home, but they’re necessary for commercial or public spaces. You’ll require these ramps for situations where you need help getting people to safely go up and down a space.
How High Can a Ramp Be?
Threshold ramps are typically shorter than most other aluminum ramps. A threshold ramp can go from 1 to 6 inches high. You can measure how high the obstacle the ramp will go over is, and our experts at REDD Team will create a ramp that works for your space and mobility needs.
How Steep Can the Ramp Be?
An ADA-compliant aluminum threshold ramp must meet the slope standard the ADA has imposed on all ramps. A 1:12 slope is the most you can get from the ramp. A 1:8 or 1:10 slope can also work if you have space restrictions. But whatever the case, make sure the ramp you use has enough of a slope so the user won’t struggle to utilize it.
Other Features of a Ramp
There are a few other points you’ll need to follow when getting a threshold ramp ready:
- The ramp must be 36 inches wide or more to meet ADA standards. The width should fit most wheelchairs and mobility devices.
- Edge protection is necessary for the ends of the ramp. There should be at least 2 inches of rise at the ends to prevent the risk of a chair slipping off the ramp.
- Handrails can be useful for a threshold ramp if the ramp is high enough. The handrail must be 34 to 38 inches high over the walking surface and should not interfere with the width of your ramp.
- The ramp must also have a landing of at least 60 inches long while being wide as the ramp itself. The landing size should be consistent for the top and bottom parts of the ramp. The design is necessary for ensuring a person can get on and off the ramp with enough room.
REDD Team is available to design and build ADA-compliant aluminum threshold ramps for your property. We can check your current situation and produce a new ramp that fits your space. Contact us online or by phone at (800) 648-3696 to schedule a service appointment. We are available to help you find a ramp that meets your demands.
