A residential ramp is ideal for helping wheelchair and mobility scooter users climb stairs and keep their independence, but how do you know which ramp you need? The best way to get the right answer is to know the right questions to ask when purchasing a ramp.  This guide is here to help you find […]

Installing a ramp in your yard makes it easier for people who use mobility devices like walkers, scooters, wheelchairs and canes to navigate the outdoor space. From a steep hill leading to a garden to your front door entrance, you can add a wheelchair ramp wherever you need it. Besides ensuring your ramp meets accessibility […]

Ramps help people with mobility devices travel smoothly and comfortably. They reduce hazards like slipping, tripping or falling, letting people who use wheelchairs, scooters, canes and walkers enter and exit buildings safely. While ramps in public facilities must follow specific standards, homeowners and private property owners aren’t bound by those guidelines. However, following recommended measurements, […]

Depending on where you live, rainfall can be frequent, or you can experience snow and ice during winter. These elements can make your wooden wheelchair ramp wet, causing a safety hazard. If exposed to the elements for too long without proper care, moisture can deteriorate your wheelchair ramp to the point where you must replace […]

When most people think of summer, they think of basking in the sun, enjoying the warm temperatures and spending time on vacation. However, some people have to worry about risks in the summer, particularly wheelchair users who need to take care of their ramp. Many wheelchair ramps are made from metal, such as aluminum, and […]

Winter can be wildly unpredictable as even the US’s Southern regions can be hit with a snowstorm. While you winterize your property, be sure to give your ramp some attention to make sure it’s in the best shape possible before the weather conditions worsen. Fall cleanup is the perfect time to check your ramp to […]

As ramp manufacturers, we see many well-intentioned attempts to create an acceptable wheelchair ramp. One common problem is the slope height, which poses a hazard for someone with mobility difficulties to reasonably bypass the stairs outside their home. When the caretakers of disabled friends and relatives realize how impractical and even outright dangerous these homemade […]

As the season of snow and ice begin to cause problems on roads and sidewalks across the country, your ramp will need care as well. Ramp care differs with the ramp system you have at your home. Breeze (Aluminum Mesh) or Triumph (Steel Mesh): Some snow will fall right through the open mesh ramping. For […]