Be A Friend: Build A Wheel Chair Ramp
There are many people who have trouble getting in and out of their own home; therefore, you can take the initiative and build a wheel chair ramp for them, as for many wheelchair bound individuals, struggling to get in and out of their home every day is the challenge. Some individuals may have an aluminum portable ramp that does not match nicely with a wooden patio or deck. A nice addition would be to build a wheel chair ramp and would be a great addition to any home as it not only provides much needed assistance to a person who can't walk, but they can also give the home a nice look and raise its property value.
There are a few things you need to know before you take the next step to build a wheel chair ramp by yourself, which is to learn how to build a wheel chair ramp if you don't already know. To find out how to build a wheel chair ramp, it is best to search out a library, home building store, or even the internet. When you research on the Internet, be sure to select a site where you are provided thorough instructions. You should ensure you are given very precise instructions on what type of wood to by, what the measurements need to be and how to assemble all the components together in a way that won't collapse into a pile after the first bit of weight is put on it.
The next thing you need to do after you print out all the instructions on how to build a wheel chair ramp is to go online or to your city's planning office and find out if you need any special building permits to build a wheel chair ramp. Building rules vary from city to city and you may or may not need a permit before beginning. It is also important to read the section in the "Americans with Disabilities Act" which speaks to the standards for building a wheelchair ramp and your city's building codes. Most codes will state that the ramp must have for every 12 inches of run, a 1 inch rise which can allow your ramp to be as long as you would like it depending on the height of your patio or deck.
After reviewing all the instructions to build a wheel chair ramp, the next step is to go out and buy the hardware but ensure that you read through all your building instructions one more time and ensure that all the lumber and concrete are concerned, you're going to want to make sure you purchase lumber that is pressure treated. This is an easy project which doesn't require a large budget and if you plan out the materials you need for the project, it shouldn't. Remember you are building something for a disabled person so build a wheel chair ramp with that person's safety in mind. By providing this type of independence for a disabled person, you ensure that they aren't house bound.
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