One consideration in choosing an ADA-compliant wheelchair threshold ramp rubber or aluminum is the material composition. Both rubber and aluminum ramps are available in the marketplace. SafePath Products manufactures disability access ramps made exclusively from the purified rubber of recycled tires. Wheelchair threshold ramps composed of recycled rubber have several key advantages over aluminum handicap … Continued
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Mistakes in ADA door threshold compliance can be costly. One common mistake in both new construction and the alteration of existing structures is overlooking the requirement of a level, maneuverable clearance area for primary entrance doors. The front approach to the pull side of a swinging door must have wheelchair maneuvering space that extends 24 … Continued
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Not all wheelchair ramps for home use are created equal. While a commercial building calls for one kind of product, a private residence may call for another. Handicap ramps for residential use should be light, durable, and attractive. Handsome, even. You want your house or apartment to look like a home, not a warehouse in … Continued
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