| Handicap Landing and Ramp |
| DIY to the Rescue helps to build a safe access! |
From "DIY to the Rescue"
episode DTTR-703 |
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4. Next attach the frame to the building, furrowing the nail gun between the joists (figures G & H). Put a nail about every 8 inches. This distance between nails will ensure that the deck is secure.
5. To create the ramp, measure from the distance from the top of the landing to concrete base. Then cut three boards using this measurement on one end and angling the cut down to a point (figure I), creating ramp supports. Next, fasten the three ramp supports to the side of landing frame (figure J).
6. To make the ramp more stable, use wood cross braces between each of the three ramp supports. Secure these to the concrete. Drill two pilot holes into each brace using a masonry bit (figure K) and fasten using concrete anchors or screws (figure L). Then fasten each of the braces to the ramp supports (figure M).
7. Add the deck planks across the ramp and the landing frame. Start by placing a full board where the angle of the ramp changes(figure N). Be sure to orient the boards so that they are crossways or perpendicular to the ramp. Placing the decking this way ensures that a wheelchair will not get its wheels stuck in the seams between the decking boards. Secure each board working out as you go (figure O).
8. Once all the planks are in place, trim off any overhang with a circular saw to make it even with frame (figures P & Q). Sand the cut ends to smooth, if desired.
RESOURCES :
For more information on tips for making a home handicap friendly, check out the Americans with Disabilities website at: www.ada.gov.
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