I am disabled and need a website to look up or instructions to build a cheap wooden ramp making it easier for me to walk with my cane
2007-01-02 05:10:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Websites wil not give you much direction in building a wood ramp. You will need to check your local building code regarding slope for the ramp. Usually the slope is 1 foot rise for every 8 feet in run.
Depending on the height entering your house, measure out the required distance and go from there.
I have built several ramps as my wife is disabled as well. Email me if you wish with your entrance height and I will help you further.
2007-01-02 05:33:03 · answer #1 · answered by tim r 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-23 21:36:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, I noticed you had posted a couple of these questions and wanted to step in for a second as well. I would personally look into or print out the information found on http://www.ambucs.org/members/rampbuilding.aspx . Then get all the data you can and see if they will help build one for free. If they do not there are other options depending on your location I had a list of sites for each state but not in my bookmarks here. Anyway, besides that for ADA information and comparisons take a look at the articles/details found at http://www.discountramps.com/access_ramps.htm more specifically the "Other helpful modular and access ramp links" section of that page where it contains a pretty good selection of ADA information. Best of luck and I hope you get your accessibility problem taken care of with a working ramp solution as soon as possible.
Please keep in mind, depending on your location if you do choose to build a wooden ramp make sure to use a sand paper style non-skid surface or another form other than the wood itself as the wood will obviously get rather slippery when wet.
2007-01-02 16:49:40 · answer #3 · answered by Mike N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to someone at Home Depot or Lowe's about making one. Or you could see if you can get some old pallets and then put a board over the slats and make one that way,but I would see if I could get someone to build a more sturdy one for you,cause you definately do NOT want to fall. Also make sure it has a handrail for you to hang on to as well. Stay safe and Good luck
2007-01-02 06:58:18 · answer #4 · answered by grbarnaba 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to find nice ideas for woodworking i can suggest you to check here http://www.goobypls.com/r/rd.asp?gid=294
It's perfect if you are just starting out or if you're a seasoned carpenter. you will like it for sure !
It has almost 20.000 woodworking plans and you have a CAD/DWG software to view and edit the plans. You have step-by-step instructions with photos and high quality blueprints and schematics. If you are a beginner this is the easiest way to start your woodworking projects, and if you already have experience you can anyway find a lot of interesting ideas!
Hope you will enjoy it :)
2014-08-17 04:18:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Truth is, I've been a carpenter for almost 36 years, and I haven't found anything like this for less than 10's of thousands of dollars.
2016-02-11 00:35:40 · answer #6 · answered by Luana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are stairs better for walking with cane or ramp
2015-12-31 10:33:35 · answer #7 · answered by Joey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tim r gave you an excellent answer, there are also community service groups that will build it for you inexpensivly or free, check with your local home depot or lowe's or habitat for humanity headquarters.
2007-01-02 07:06:01 · answer #8 · answered by captsnuf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋