Schools around Louisville, KY, will require wheelchair ramps, and our experts at REDD Team understand what it takes to produce a quality ramp. The design of a wheelchair ramp can vary by situation, but you can expect a typical ramp to feature a solid body and a design that can go over various spaces. We’ll help you find a plan for a wheelchair ramp for your school that makes your campus accessible while meeting local standards.
What Do We Use In Our Ramps?
You can trust us at REDD Team when looking for a strong ramp that can handle various amounts of weight. We make all our ramps in the United States from aluminum.
Our ramps, made from lightweight, durable aluminum, are designed to handle vast amounts of weight, making them a reliable choice for your school. They can be used both indoors and outdoors, as they resist impacts and will not rust with regular use. This metal also has a long lifespan and is recyclable, ensuring that your investment in our ramps is a sustainable one.
The surface of our ramps is designed with safety in mind, featuring enough grooves to create a secure space where a wheelchair will not be at risk of slipping. This design is particularly useful for longer ramps that require extra space and effort. Additionally, we can add handrails to the sides, providing an extra layer of safety for your students.
How High Will It Go?
The next part we’ll use at REDD Team when getting your ramp ready involves looking at how high the ramp will go. A ramp with a rise of more than six inches will require a slope of up to 1:12. The slope can go to 1:10 if it is from three to six inches or 1:8 if it is less than three inches.
A ramp with a rise of over thirty inches will require a landing at least 60 inches long in the middle. If your ramp requires a turn midway through, you’ll also require a similar landing. Let us know about your ramp plans, and REDD Team will design a design that works for your space.
Keep It Wide and Protected
Getting a ramp ready for a Louisville school also involves ensuring it has enough room for anyone who needs to use it. A ramp must be at least 36 inches wide from one end to the other. We can help you design a ramp that meets this standard, but you can also request that we get something slightly wider.
We can also add handrails to the sides. You’ll need handrails if the ramp has a rise of at least six inches. The rails should be 34 to 38 inches high from the bottom to the top part of the rail. The rails are necessary for helping people keep their balance on the ramp. The design also creates a good border for the ramp to keep people from accidentally getting on or slipping off it while in use.
Ask us at REDD Team how we can help you with a ramp for your Louisville, KY, school today. We are available by phone at 800-648-3696, plus you can reach our website for assistance as necessary. We want to help you get a quality ramp ready for your space while meeting all local standards for how it can work at your school.
