How Do You Build A Wheelchair Ramp For Free?
Wheelchair ramps offer access to buildings and spaces to people in wheelchairs, other wheeled vehicles and people pushing strollers. They are subject to strict federal and local guidelines, however, so you will want to look into that before building one. And although a small wheelchair ramp can be inexpensive to build, you will still need certain materials. If you’re willing to supply the labor, then focus on getting the materials and tools needed for free. Go to craigslist.com and, in the For Sale section, click on “Free.” Someone in your area may be giving away lumber, which is the chief material needed for a ramp. Contact a local lumber-supply company, tell them what the wood is going to be used for and ask if they’d be willing to donate the materials for your ramp. Contact local builders and ask if they have any leftover materials. Large residential builders, in particular, tend to overbuy materials. Ask them for leftovers, such a scrap wood. They may be able to write off the donat
