Wooden Wheelchair Ramps

Thinking of Building a wooden wheelchair ramp?

• Lumber prices are near an all time high.
• Wood requires constant maintenance years to come.
• Wooden ramps probably don't meet residential ramp code.

Bumpy Transitions

Handrails with Splinters

Not Ramp Code Compliant

Advantages of Aluminum Wheelchair Ramps over Building Wooden Wheelchair Ramps

Pathway Wheelchair Ramps	Wooden Handicapped Ramps
✓ Durable, Long-lasting Solution	Requires periodic demolition and rebuilding
✓ Will not rot or rust	Weathers and Decays within years
✓ Virtually Maintenance Free	Requires regular Maintenance
✓ East to install with minimal tools	Normally requires hiring a contractor
✓ Typically no building permits required	Requires building permits and typically several inspections
✓ Easy to move, reconfigure or expand	Required Demolition for changes
✓ Take it with you if you move!	Left behind in place or demolished. Typically lowers resale value of a home.
✓ Captured Fasteners, nothing protruding to catch yourself on	Often has protruding nail heads or screws. Often a splinter hazard
✓ Meets most building codes	May not meet local building codes
✓ Stylish, Modern Design	Old Fashioned Looking - Warps and decays
✓ Typically installs in 1-2 hours or less	Typically takes several days to install
✓ No Anchoring into Concrete Required	Requires Concrete Footings
✓ Smooth transitions on and off the ramp	Often uneven joints and bumpy transitions
✓ Made of Environmentally Friendly Aluminum - Completely Recyclable	Dangerous Chemicals used in pressure treatment process.  Rots over time
✓ Has resale value if no longer needed	No resale value - must be demolished