Portable classrooms are valuable for many school properties, as these classroom buildings provide temporary space for a new room. The building can support growing school enrollment numbers while offering a space while a permanent space is under construction. But you’ll also have to look at how well people who require wheelchairs can get up to one of these classrooms.
Our experts at REDD Team are available to help you prepare portable classroom ramps that give adults and children easy access to one of these buildings. We make quality aluminum ramps in the United States and can help you prepare a new ramp that meets your building’s unique standards.
How Is a Portable Classroom Ramp Shaped?
A portable classroom ramp will feature a shape that goes along the length of the classroom building. The ramp will have an opening on one corner of the building and will rise alongside its longest length.
There will be a landing at the top on the other corner of the building. The landing leads the wheelchair user to the same level as the door inside the building. The user can move toward the door and safely enter the space. The design allows for simple access to a building without obstructions, plus it ensures safety among all people who use it.
Measurements To Use
The 1:12 standard for a wheelchair ramp slope should be easy to meet in most situations, although a 1:9 or 1:10 slope can also work if there are length or height limitations. The slope should be simple enough to allow a wheelchair to go up and down the ramp without the user struggling to go up or losing control while going down.
There should also be a 60-inch turning space on the ramp to allow a wheelchair to make a 180-degree turn. This space is necessary for allowing the user to switch directions when going from the top of the ramp to the door. The size is also good enough for both manual wheelchairs and electric wheelchairs which might take up more space.
Aluminum Is Necessary For a Portable Ramp
Aluminum materials will be ideal for getting your portable ramp ready. Aluminum is sturdier than other materials, as it will not experience warping or rot like wood, plus it is not as likely to corrode or rust as steel. Aluminum maintains its shape well, which is necessary when you need to remove and reinstall a ramp for any purpose.
Aluminum is also lighter in weight than steel and wood, which is necessary for transport purposes. The sturdy design of aluminum also ensures you can store your aluminum ramp in another space as necessary without worrying about it breaking apart while in storage.
REDD Team is available to serve you when you’re looking to prepare a portable classroom ramp for your building. We can help you create a new ramp that will fit your space based on height and length measurements. We create all parts for your ramp here in the United States, plus we can ship all pre-made items to your space for easy installation. The design is also easy to take apart as necessary when you need to move a portable classroom around. You can visit our website or call us at (800) 648-3696 for help with your ramp.
