Traditional ramping during the winter months can be problematic for individuals with new ramping needs. Modular ramping addresses the problems that cold weather and frozen earth can present to traditional wheelchair ramping. Digging footings and drying of concrete for traditional concrete ramping is usually an impossibility, however there is another option which has other advantages for those in need of a wheelchair ramp
Modular wheelchair ramps do not require concrete footings by design and are a great solution for easy ramping in the winter as well as summer months. Because Modular ramps do not require footings they can be installed any time of the year without difficulty and offer a number of other advantages over traditional ramps.
Quick installation
– modular ramp systems can be installed quickly and easily in a short amount of time. Even an extensive ramp system can typically be installed in less than a day. Modular ramps rest on bases above the ground and thus eliminate the need for digging and setting concrete footings.
Flexible design
– modular ramps are segmental and can be easily reconfigured for different layouts. This means that a ramp system can be adjusted, expanded, shortened, or used at a completely different location. This is a major advantage for modular ramping over traditional ramps which are fixed into place. The fact that a modular ramp can be reused in a different setting means that these ramps retain their value of an intact ramp system rather than scrap wood. Flexibility in design also means that if we find that ramp slope is too steep for an individual to manage, we can easily expand and adjust slopes to an existing ramp system. With ground heaving which can happen in cold weather conditions such as we’re currently having, modular ramp systems allow for platform adjustments to accommodate these conditions.
Easy maintenance
– many modular systems offer the advantage of aluminum ramping which virtually eliminates the need for maintenance, and often offer lifetime warranties. We come across ramp providers who utilize materials such as treated lumber or even pressed wood which have significant maintenance requirements and extremely limited lifetime.
Options for materials
– cost is a consideration and often can be higher for materials with these systems (while labor costs are markedly reduced) – BILD offers modular systems with a variety of options including: aluminum, steel, wood, and composite materials. This gives flexible options for cost, appearance, and features of these different ramp types. We also offer flooring surface options for modular ramps which include higher friction and grated surfaces to minimize slips and ice buildup on ramps.
Other factors to consider
– BILD also offers many other features for modular ramp choices which surpass other ramp providers including: choices for powder coating colors; all available options for ramp material types; grated open flooring surfaces which reduce chance for ice, moisture, and snow accumulation. Importantly we also offer professional assessments and recommendations for appropriate configurations that will meet your needs. We offer perspectives from experienced therapists, carpenters, and designers that will help find the best solution for your needs. We also offer lift options such as stair lifts, vertical platform lifts, convertastep, and inclined platform lifts which may conserve your yard space, or allow for accessible entry in a contained area such as inside of the garage.
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