I need to build a ramp at the Bomb Barn to make it handicapped friendly. Had thought about frame it up and using a plywood deck but am afraid it would get slick in the rain. Maybe some treated 5 quarter, open to suggestion, thanks guys.
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I need to build a ramp at the Bomb Barn to make it handicapped friendly. Had thought about frame it up and using a plywood deck but am afraid it would get slick in the rain. Maybe some treated 5 quarter, open to suggestion, thanks guys.
you better have it ADA compliant. no more than a 1 in 20 slope and a 1/4 inch per foot cross slope. Ramps can be 1 in 12 foot with railings LOL
Not too woried about that but thanks for the info. I do plan to do a hand rail on both sides but we arent talking about but an 18 inch rise, plan to make it around 8 foot long. Decking it is where the prob lies, what would be better to deck it with?
Be careful what you start. Is there clearance inside for wheelchair access?
Yep, had a guy in there 4 or 5 times back in the summer and he had no prob, 4 foot clearance in the whole place.
Use exterior plywood and put down NON SKID strips like in a bathtub or get the roll on kind like used in boat floors.
Use treated plywood and cover it with roll roofing and it will not be slick
Skeered of the roll roofing G, dont think it will hold up, plus I HATE that stuff.:banghead
Gonna look at that Sat, dont want you slipping when you come to visit. The steps were pretty sharp and I think this is gonna help alot of folks.Quote:
Originally Posted by satdoc1
Wheel chair ramps all over the country with it....works good......when it wears out just yank it off and put some more down. You could use exterior paint and mix some sand in it also.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide