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Modular Access Ramps
In selecting suitable modular access ramps, there are a number of important points to bear in mind. Make sure the manufacturer of your choice can satisfy these criteria in order to make a good purchase. Modular access ramps are designed for wheelchair users and should be easy to use and practically maintenance free. The latest designs come in aircraft grade aluminum, which is tough and long lasting. Look out for manufacturers of modular access ramps who are also able to provide you with detail of local qualified installers; it is very important the modular access ramps are installed by those who know what they are doing. Look out to see if the manufacturer you are considering has an installer near you. Better still, you may be able to go to a location where they have installed modular access ramps that you can inspect.
ADA certified manufacturers
You should always select an ADA certified manufacturer for your choice of modular access ramps, preferably one who has some years of experience. If you will be requiring handrails, check that they are the two rail design which is strong and sturdy. End handrail loops are a good addition too, as they can allow the modular access ramps user to get steady at the beginning or end of their transit. Modular access ramps do not have to be ugly and an eyesore, particularly in residential locations it is possible to select modular access ramps that are designed to blend in with their environment. Some manufacturers offer picket design modular access ramps in neutral colors such as copper.
Style and design quality
Well designed modular access ramps can be installed by a person who does not have to be a technical expert, although many users prefer to use a professional installer, to be on the safe side. If the modular access ramps are well manufactured, the components will fit together easily and correctly with the minimum of fuss. This is particularly important as it allows the modular access ramps to be installed in as short a time as possible.
Configuration options
One of the great advantages of modular access ramps is that they can come in a series of sizes, simply by adding components together. As the combinations are practically limitless, manufacturers tend to show a selection of configurations to give buyers an idea about the cost. Some of the dimensions are standard such as the width of the modular access ramps, which is typically 36 inches. Typical ramp lengths will start from 2 or 3 feet and can extend to 10 feet for a single ramp component. You may find that some manufacturers always supply hand rails with their modular access ramps, this is a sensible option.
For longer runs, you will need stop-start or intermediate rest platforms, the most common dimensions are 5 x 5 feet, but if room is restricted; a 4 x 5 platform can also be supplied from stock. If you need to have a platform with a curve, manufacturers normally have a number of components that can address curves of different numbers of degrees, also using combination of curved platform components to fit the design.