How Do You Build A Wheelchair Ramp For A Porch?
The accessibility of your home for disabled and injured guests can be a challenge without a ramp. A sloped driveway and small steps to your porch can cause problems for anyone in a wheelchair who wants to enjoy an afternoon on the porch. You can build a wheelchair ramp for your porch to aid handicapped guests and make transportation of supplies easier. Select a shape for your wheelchair ramp before you build any additions to your porch. You can eschew a simple design by wrapping a ramp around your house or using several landings to make a more complex ramp. Construct your wheelchair ramp with sufficient clearance for regular guests. You should find a standard wheelchair, measure the width between the wheels and add at least 2 feet to that number to find your width. Attach a metal lip to the end of your wheelchair ramp to help guests make a smooth transition toward your porch. Locate a piece of metal with a gradual grade that is the same width as your ramp to decrease effort by wheelcha
