5 Types of Domestic Ramps You May Consider

Ramps are available in a wide variety. A ramp may differ from others in terms of heights, materials, and styles to meet all the requirements. Variety these products can also be determined by portability, modular semi-permanent designs, and permanent designs (usually made of wood). You might be confused about what type of ramp will be better for your home.  Well, the ideal domestic ramps for you will depend on a number of factors including the height of your threshold, or the total number of steps your staircase has, etc. 

If you want to choose the best ramps for your home, you should decide on which purposes you need the products. Once you have identified the usages, it will be easier for you to understand which types of ramps will be suitable for you. I this blog, we are going to introduce you with five different types of ramps. 

1. Threshold 

You can make your door thresholds passable for people who need to depend on a walker or wheelchair. Some threshold ramps are designed to let the people rest on the ground in front of the threshold or steps. Some other products are designed to be screwed securely in place. These models, usually, are a better choice if you have someone in your family who uses a wheelchair or scooter. 

2. Single and multi-folded 

Single and multi-folded ramps are often called as briefcase or suitcase ramps. These products can be easily folded. This folding function enables the products to be moved aside when not in use. You can use these ramp solutions to overcome longer thresholds, curbs, and a height of two steps. These products are available any lengths up to 12 feet long. Such folded products are very useful if you live in a rental home because you can easily move the products while leaving home.

3. Solid surface 

Ramps with the solid surface have fewer joints and portable parts. This feature makes the product durable. If you want to use your ramps with wheelchairs and scooters, you need this type of product that can provide you a strong and durable solution. You can find these products on lengths up to 10 feet and are used to overcome tall threshold, curbs, and standard height of the steps. 

4. Gateway

Gateway is one of the popular domestic ramps. This product is straight and attached with handrails. Handrails are made of materials which are comparatively safer for the users. Its rails keep attached devices like wheelchairs safe.  Using handrails for a wheelchair is also a good idea. Gateway ramps are available in heights up to 12 feet.

5. Track

Track ramps are composed of a pair of slender and lightweight channels. You can find non-folding or hinged gateway models which can be complementary to each other. This type of ramps has a fixed length and it can be used to overcome curbs and steps smoothly. Hinged gateway models can be folded and these are portable, unlike the non-portable gateway models. 

Which one do you think is the best bet for you? Think every important aspect and buy the ideal ramp for your home!