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 […]