How long of a wheelchair ramp do I need for 2 steps?

The ADA [Americans with Disabilities Act] recommends 1 foot for ramp for every one inch of rise. Assuming your stairs are a standard height this means you should buy 22 feet of ramp using the Government standard.

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Modular, Semi-Permanent Ramp Installations for 3 Steps

For a Semi-permanent or occasionally deployable ramp installation, we recommend purchasing a modular, aluminum ramp system for safe, affordable wheelchair access. Folding portable ramps are excellent tools when you’re traveling and anticipate the need to bridge a step or two. For example, perhaps you’re visiting a family member’s home with one step to the front porch. A folding ramp can be lifted into an SUV and installed in seconds to allow a loved one in a wheelchair to easily enter the home. On the other hand, if you need a ramp for a set of three or more stairs, a modular ramp is the safest, longest-lasting solution. Modular ramps have several advantages in these situations. First, they come in longer lengths (12 feet or more) making them much safer for a three step rise. Second, their interlocking construction and adjustable support legs provide more stability than a folding ramp. Finally, you can add handrails to most modular ramps, adding a necessary layer of safety and security for someone in a walker or when the weather creates slip-and-fall conditions for everyone using the ramp . . . including the mailman! While technically portable, modular ramps do take time to assemble and disassemble. Some modular wheelchair ramps, like ours, can be assembled by two people without hand tools in under thirty minutes. Other modular ramps require wrenches or ratchets to tighten bolts and to cinch up sections. Needless to say, we favor our own Handi-Ramp Modular Portable Wheelchair Ramps. Available in lengths from 12 to 18 feet, the ramps come in interlocking sections each weighing under 35 pounds. Included are support legs that provide excellent stability and confidence that’s simply missing from portable folding ramps. While the initial investment might be a bit more, the Handi-Ramp modular wheelchair ramps come with a 20 year warranty. Our ramps also feature heavy duty aluminum Handi-Treads flooring with our patented, 360-degree traction buttons. Unlike most portable ramps that rely on grit tape for traction, Handi-Ramp modular ramps provide excellent traction in rain, ice or snow and can be cleared with a snow shovel when necessary.

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What is the best wood to use for a ramp?

Pressure-treated lumber rated for ground contact should be used to build a shed ramp. Use a circular saw to cut triangular stringers based on the rise and slope measurements. The size of the boards depends on the ramp rise.

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1 Measure for Ramp Length and Design

There are several requirements to follow for building a ramp that meets ADA guidelines. It's also important to carefully choose the ramp’s location and design. Measure the distance between the ground and the threshold to find the rise of the ramp. The rise of single ramp run must not exceed 30 inches. If the threshold is more than 30 inches from the ground, two or more ramp sections will be necessary and separated by level landings. Slope is the proportion of vertical rise to horizontal length. The steepest slope permitted by the ADA is ratio of 1:12, meaning that the ramp rises one inch for every 12 inches in length. A ratio of 1:16 is not as steep and therefore easier to navigate with a manual wheelchair; a 1:20 slope requires even less effort but is longer in length and requires more materials. To determine how far the ramp will project horizontally from the threshold, multiply the rise by the desired slope and then divide that figure by 12 to convert the measurement to feet. For example, a 30-inch rise multiplied by 1:16 slope equals 480 inches. That length divided by 12 equals 40 feet, the horizontal distance the ramp will extend from the threshold. If your yard is too small to accommodate that length in one straight run, use turns and landings between multiple sections of ramp.

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