Here are the step by step instructions on how to build Handicap Ramps and landing. I will try to be more specific with my descriptions.
1: Cut Frame Pieces
Use a treated wood and galvanized roofing nails to hold up against the outside components. Under the American laws, ADA rules, a landing of this kind ought to be no less than 5 ft x 5 ft. This is in order for somebody in a wheelchair to turn totally around without getting stuck. You may use a chop saw to cut frame the woods into piece according to its correct measurements.
2: Create the Frame
Utilizing a framing nailer, gather each of the cut woods so you will be now ready to make a frame. For extra support and security of the handicap ramps, attach cross joists to the inside of the casing or frame every 16 inches.
3: Put the Frame in Place
When the deck casing or frame is constructed, flush it along the edge of the doorway and flush on the solid or on the concrete. And then, check to verify if it level evenly both horizontal and vertical. Add a little shims made from treated wood, where expected to level it up and to give a tremendous required freshening.
4: Attach the Frame to the Building
Groove the nail gun in between the joists and put a nail about every eight inches. This distance between nails will guarantee that the handicap ramps are secure and safe.
5: Create Ramp Supports
To make the handicap ramp, you have to calculate the distance from the highest point of the landing to the cement base and then cut three sheets utilizing the calculated measurement or estimation toward one side and plotting the cut to a point to create a handicap ramp supports, followed by affixing the three ramp supports to the side of landing frame.
6: Add Braces
Please remember that in making handicap ramps, and to make it more stable and steady, you must use wood cross braces between each of the three ramp supports and then secure these to the concrete or cement. Next, drill two pilot openings into each brace and fasten it by using solid anchors or screws and then fasten each of the braces to the ramp supports.
7: Add the Deck Planks
This time, add the deck boards across the ramp and the landing frame and then begin by setting a full board where the angel of the ramp changes and also make sure to orient the boards so that they are crossways or perpendicular to the ramp. By putting the decking along these lines guarantees that a handicap ramps won’t get the wheelchair stuck in the seams between the decking sheets. You need to secure each one of the boards.
8: Trim off Overhang
Lastly, once all the boards are set up, trim and take off any overhang with a circular saw to make it even with frame. Sand the cut finishes for smooth result.
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