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Make My Ramp Safer

Aluminum ramps without handrails may pose a safety hazard. Handi-Ramp handrails, railings, and ADA compliant handrail systems increase your safety. Simply slide the legs of the handrails into the receiver tubes which are welded onto each ramp section. Aluminum ramps without handrails may pose a safety hazard. Handi-Ramp handrails, railings, and ADA compliant handrail systems increase your safety. Simply slide the legs of the handrails into the receiver tubes which are welded onto each ramp section. Slippery wooden ramps are also a slip trip and fall hazard. Non-Slip Handi-Treads are a first line of defense to prevent serious injuries from slips and falls on wooden porch ramps. Our expert staff will provide any assistance that is required. Call us at 847-680-7700. Handi-Ramp keeps your ramps safer. Call Us at 847-680-7700 ▾ Find Your Solutions Below▾

Handi-Ramp® Handrail & Railing Systems

Handrails provide long-term safety and protection and are easy to install or remove. Railings are recommended on all ramp systems with rises of 6 inches or more, however they can be sold on a stand alone basis or as a component of any Handi-Ramp® system. Custom size and strength options are available.

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Single Bar Handrails – provide single handrail bar, most economical option, typically installed on private homes – provide single handrail bar, most economical option, typically installed on private homes Double Bar Handrails – provide an added level of safety by adding a second support bar 16 inches below the handrail bar, typically installed on ramp systems addressing rises of less than 30 inches – provide an added level of safety by adding a second support bar 16 inches below the handrail bar, typically installed on ramp systems addressing rises of less than 30 inches Vertical Picket Handrails – provide maximum safety especially with small children. Recommended by CABO, all handrails addressing rises of 30 inches or more should have vertical pickets attached. Designed to prevent a small child from falling through the handrails, pickets are spaced less than 4 inches apart Our expert staff will provide any assistance that is required. Call us at 847-680-7700.

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Permanent Solution for Slips and Falls. Learn more

Easy to install on any wood or concrete surface. Guaranteed to never rust or wear out. All weather protection from slips and falls.

Anti Slip Tape

Stop the Slip grit tape prevents slips and falls inside and outside the home. Learn more Stop the Slip grit treads provide traction on slippery stairs, ramps, decks and porches where slips and falls can occur. Stop the Slip anti-slip tape material is durable and provides long lasting protection in heavy foot traffic and is quick and easy to use. Helps create a safer environment for walking, stepping and standing. No fasteners required. Can be cut to size.

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What do you put on a wooden ramp for traction?

Grit Paint: C+ Like grit tape, non-slip paints include an aggregate that creates traction. The best anti-slip paints contain aluminum oxide or carborundum that are encapsulated in the paint, creating a rough, slip-resistant surface.

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No matter the size or purpose of your wooden ramp, HandiTreads Deck Treads will make your ramp non-slip in any weather. With a Deck Tread attached to each board, every step is guaranteed to maintain firm contact with the patented raised traction buttons. While gentle on bare feet and pet paws, the traction buttons dispel debris, moisture, frost, or snow, creating solid contact between the tread and shoe. Unlike grit tape or paint, you can even use a snow shovel to clear snow from the Deck Treads! Installation of the aluminum HandiTreads Deck Treads is simple. Each Deck Tread comes with color matching and self-tapping screws that make quick installation work. No surface preparation is required before installing the Deck Treads and no maintenance once installed. Of course, the treads are covered by our lifetime residential warranty. HandiTreads Deck Treads are available in four designer shades to complement the color of any stain or finish on your ramp. The deck treads will either blend in with the wood or create an appealing contrast. They’re the perfect combination of safety, value, and home design! Because our Deck Treads are often used to cover large spaces, we’ve made them affordable by offering them in packs of 10 for just $144 with free shipping. To offer this price, you can only find the Deck Treads in our online store.

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