Wooden Wheelchair Ramps

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, re-configure or expand	Required Demolition for changed
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