Concrete Wheelchair Ramp

I was trying to decide on which one is better and found this website. www.PortaWalk.com

A concrete ramp would be best for a fixed application, because there are few joints and fasteners to loosen and maintain (handrails only). The downside is that will probably cost the most to build.

If you want to save money on a fixed application, pick a wooden or PortaWalk solution, but either of these are a compromise, because they would likely require some periodic maintenance, and will not perform that well in areas with extreme weather variations.

Aluminum is only best if you need portability to move it from palce to place rather often.

2009-01-11 08:49:00 by Lance B

A real cold 20 degree day in Jersey. But as long as you got 3% accelerant in the mix and a little fiberglass reinforcement along with 4500 psi you ...

My son has a disability and uses the assistance of a power wheelchair. The apartment complex where we reside installed a ramp at the front and back doors of our apartment, but to call them "ramps" would be a joke. My sons wheelchair weighs at least 200 lbs. alone and the materials they used for this ramp are not sufficient. I understand that they have to make "reasonable accommodations", but I mean c'mon, a plywood ramp and a few nails?? They don't even look safe and for now, unfortunately he uses them. I would make the changes myself to make the ramps a little more stable (maybe concrete ramps??) but I am on a very limited income and I don't think that asking them to make these ramps sturdier is asking for too much. I've had this conversation with the apartment's landlord on several occasions, but today when my son went outside it looked like it was about to finally give in. If either of those ramps cracked while he was on them, he could be injured severely. I called them one last time today and they told me that they would repair the ramps if they broke, but the materials that they used were sufficient. Basically to them it's an open shut case. OK, that's great that they'll repair them if they break but what about my son possibly being injured from it?? My question is this, aren't there proper codes they must follow as far as materials used and the correct degree at which the ramp slopes?

Did the apartment complex advertise that they were ADA equipped? Did they install the ramp after you moved in to accomodate your son? Have you contacted the housing authority in your area? Is your son on a program that provides him with a case worker? The ADA has recommendations for ramp and materials to use, these ramps can be very costly.

2009-09-29 14:19:50 by Daney

Price: $185.00 $97.00

Portable access ramps is made of 100% recycled tires,Rubber Threshold Ramps are ADA approved, slip-resistant, and designed for years of continual use.
Portable Ramps are made entirely of recycled tires, the Rubber Threshold Ramp uses tires diverted from landfills and transformed into a clean and attractive entrance to your door.
The Rubber Threshold ramp is ideal for indoor and outdoor use and because the ramp is fully portable, it can be moved to another location if desired.

i want to build a wheelchair ramp at a friends house so that she can get in and out with an electric wheelchair. can anyone tell me the correct mix for the concrete

they sell the stuff already mixed, just add water

is it a big ramp or a little ramp, wood may be more appropriate if it is a long run

I bet you thought you could do this easily, lol, here are ADA specifications to overwhelm you

2008-06-25 11:05:18 by benjie

Price: $690.00

Built with non-slip, reinforced natural rubber, and designed to be left outside for the entire winter season
This Item Requires a 120V electrical outlet.
GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) Control Unit included