Access Ramps: Your Guide to Accessibility Solutions

An aluminum access ramp is a lightweight, durable metal pathway designed to enhance mobility solutions by bridging elevation gaps for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, strollers, and foot traffic at residential or commercial entrances. These accessibility ramps are essential for creating safe and easy access.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates a 1:12 slope ratio for accessibility ramps found in commercial settings (ramps used in public spaces). This standard stipulates that for every 1 inch of rise, there should be 12 inches of ramp. For instance, if an entryway is 36 inches high, you will need a ramp that measures at least 36 feet long. The 1:12 slope ratio reduces the steepness of a ramp to a manageable 5 degrees of incline, making it easier and safer to traverse, which is crucial for effective mobility solutions. While ADA requirements are specifically designed for commercial ramps, many home access professionals also follow the 1:12 slope ratio for ramps for wheelchairs in residential applications.

An aluminum access ramp is generally better than a wood ramp for accessibility ramps because it offers faster installation, requires virtually zero maintenance, and provides superior weather resistance without needing permanent property changes. This makes it an ideal mobility solution, particularly for ramps for wheelchairs.

Instillation of our mobility solutions, including accessibility ramps, typically takes less than a day. Designing, measuring, and ordering the appropriate modular pieces can take a few days based on the overall design for ramps for wheelchairs. Call us today for a free site visit and quote.