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How long should a ramp be for 6 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.

How much does it cost to convert a shed into a house Australia?
How much does it cost to convert a shed into a house Australia?

To provide a rough idea, converting a shed into a shed house can cost you some $2500 to $30,000. Depending on your preferences and what expenses...

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Which is better tongue and groove or shiplap?
Which is better tongue and groove or shiplap?

As a general rule, shiplap is the better choice for a very rainy climate, as its overlapping planks shed water quite well. Tongue and groove, on...

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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.

How much does it cost to put electricity in a shed?
How much does it cost to put electricity in a shed?

Powering a shed can be quite costly, especially if it is done by a licensed electrician. However, if you take on the task, it is important you look...

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What is the minimum width of a front door?
What is the minimum width of a front door?

The International Residential Code requires that front door dimensions be at least 36 inches wide and 80 inches tall.

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These are the Best Shed Plans!
These are the Best Shed Plans!

Comprehensive and Intuitive to follow. Build That Shed!

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How thick does a shed foundation need to be?
How thick does a shed foundation need to be?

The best concrete thickness for a shed tends to be 4 inches which is the standard size used for most residential concrete patios, walkways and...

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Why can't you burn pine in a fireplace?
Why can't you burn pine in a fireplace?

Pine wood causes the most creosote due to its high sap content. The unseasoned pine can produce a large amount of smoke as it burns off moisture....

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Can I build my own shed?
Can I build my own shed?

Yes, with the right plans you can build your dream shed.

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What's the heaviest wood?
What's the heaviest wood?

Description Lignum vitae is hard and durable, and is also the densest wood traded (average dried density: ~79 lbs/ft3 or ~1,260 kg/m3); it will...

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How can I heat my garage cheaply?
How can I heat my garage cheaply?

Portable electric space heaters – cheap garage heat when you don't need much of it. ... 120-volt Electric Space Heaters. 240-volt Electric Heaters...

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