We need to build a temporary wheelchair ramp.?
Does anyone know where my dad and I can get plans for a temporary ramp? All the plans we have found involve making it a permanent part of the house. My mother just had surgery that is going to confine her to a wheelchair for only about 3 months. We need a plan that is quick to put up and take down, but will be strudy enough to last a couple months. Any links or ideas? Thanks!
Tags: Wheelchair, need, confine, Ramp, temporaryRelated posts:
- Looking for a ballpark figure of what it might cost to get a temporary wheelchair ramp for a church wedding?
- Any one know of a volunteer group that will build a wheelchair ramp for an elderly of 85 years old?
- how do i build a wheelchair ramp?
- You need to build a wheelchair ramp to a porch that is 2 ft 4 inches off the ground.?
- Help to build wheelchair ramp sought
My husband built a wooden temporary ramp for my mother using 2×4’s and plywood. He attached it to our deck and when she no longer needed it, he removed it. You can use any plan for a wooden wheelchair ramp but attach it to a deck or porch using screws that can be removed later.Do not use materials that make it a permanent fixture like concrete place the support studs on paving stones to keep them from sinking in the dirt and follow the rest of the plans Just use screws instead of nails so it can be removed and disasembled when no longer needed..Make sure you use something on the surface for traction and old piece of carpet or a plastic runner turned bumpy side up.
Use the plan that best fits your needs and skip the step that involves attaching it permanently.
Most materials for making it a safe and useable ramp can be found in your local hardware store.
Good luck.