Many commercial and industrial buildings in New York have barriers that may limit entry or movement. Wheelchair aluminum ramps are designed to help people with mobility limitations to access buildings quickly. However, it is essential to understand your building’s access needs before shopping for wheelchair ramps.
Understand The Need
Before getting a ramp, it is essential to evaluate whether you need it for the short or long term. If you need one for the short term, consider buying a foldable, compact aluminum ramp. It is also essential to know which doorway has the fewest steps and if there is adequate space for a ramp.
The Rise of The Steps
The vertical height of the steps leading into a building is considered the rise, and it should always be the first thing to consider before installing a wheelchair ramp. It is the number of steps between you and the door. It can be measured using the total height of the stair or by counting steps. A standard step is about 8 inches, so if you have three steps, you have a rise of 24 inches. For the exact specifications of our wheelchair ramps, please contact our representatives.
Some of the common questions our clients include questions regarding lamp length and costs. According to ADA standards, the recommended rise-to-ramp slope ratio is 1:12, which means for every 1 inch of rise, 12 inches of the ramp are needed.
The rise determines the ramp slope. For instance, a 24-inch high entryway requires a 24 feet long ramp. The slope is the angle on the ramp, and it determines’ s the ramp’s ease of use and safety. The steeper the ramp, the more difficult it is for someone using a cane, walker, or manual wheelchair. Going down a steep ramp can be dangerous and lead to slips and falls. People with mobility devices such as wheelchairs and scooters may find it challenging to use steep aluminum ramps.
Threshold Brakes
Our aluminum ramps are designed to help users to go through thresholds or doorway barriers. Our aluminum ramps can fit on different doorways, including narrow ones. Going over thresholds through narrow doorways can be difficult, especially for people with mobility limitations. Installing wheelchair ramps makes it easier for individuals to access buildings with thresholds on their doorways.
Portable Ramps
REDD Team aluminum ramps are incredibly lightweight, making them highly portable. In addition, some of our aluminum ramps are foldable, making them extremely easy to transport. Moreover, you do not need a large space to store our aluminum wheelchair ramps.
Our wheelchair ramps can be used for both short and long-term applications. These ramps feature treaded surfaces to enhance traction and minimize slips and falls. Some of our wheelchair ramps come with handrails to boost user safety. In addition, our wheelchair ramps are 100 percent made of aluminum, making them extremely easy to transport and store. Although the cost of our wheelchair ramps is relatively higher than other materials, they are more durable and offer great value for money. Our wheelchair ramps are designed to outlast the ramps made of other materials, such as wood or metal.
Our wheelchair ramp’s bottom transition plate allows a smooth transition to any surface and comes with a non-protruding hinge, ensuring safety.
REDD Team designs and manufactures multiple accessibility products, including wheelchair ramps, stairs, and generator access platforms. All our products are made of 100 percent aluminum making them rust and corrosion-resistant. Our products come in multiple shapes and sizes.
Contact REDD Team today for quality aluminum ramps in New York.
