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
That a good idea, I like the sand thing.
Get porch or deck paint and mix in the play sand put on 2 coats.
they have a product out called deck restore its has a non-slip type texture when dries on the decking its almost like armor coating its anywhere from $24 to $30 a gallon you can get it at lowes or home depot it last forever!!!!!
Put a thick coat of oil based paint down and throw sand on it.
I would use the decking in 5 quarter. Sturdier and stonger. That being said, whatever I used I would do as they suggested and put a good exterior paint on it with some masons sand mixed in it. Now it is kinda pricey but rustoleum makes a product that I have used for this purpose, comes in a kit with the special roller and paint and grit that you pour into the paint. When it dries out it looks like a rough bed liner and is pretty durable also. I have used it on two decks and a patio here in town and the results are nice.
Sorry I was wrong it is not rustoleum but is Deck Restore as Strmwalker stated. Here is the link to their site, and he is correct.. I put it on a patio here about 4 yrs ago and was over there about a month ago doing some more work and it still looked good as new.Synta, Inc. » Deck Restore
I been real lazy on keeping my deck treated and have been on the fence about using the restore or replacing the deck boards. All of my frame is goodQuote:
Originally Posted by GitDaGrease
What kinda shape are your decking boards in Slimey???? I used this product that Stormwalker mentioned on a deck that looked pretty tough but no rotting and man when I finished it looked like a new deck. Used the Restore on the actual decking boards and got Lowes to mix me some good exterior oil based paint to match it and painted the rails with and it looked a new deck when I got finished with it.
They are still sound and not rotted, just weathered and some cracking
This product will transform it Slimey. If you have no rotting I would highly suggest it. Just use it on the decking and like I say just paint the rails with a good paint.Quote:
Originally Posted by slimeyslab
Built a deck this summer with this composite material. Got it at lowe's. 5/4 x6 x 16'.....Best I remember about 25.00 a board. No maintence and slip resistant. Drill and screw down.
Best pic I could find of it. Think it was called WPC Garden Decking Board. Hope this helps a little.
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j...cking_summ.jpg
That looks good.Quote:
Originally Posted by FROSTY
Thanks guys, some real good ideas. Will post some pics next week as it progresses.
You could shingle the ramp and that would give you great traction. I figure you will be helping the gentleman up the ramp and the shingles would give you and him both great traction. Just nail them down good where they will not roll up. Regular plywood is a NO if its raining.
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Yeah, I want it as safe as it can be and as maintinence free as possible.
I like the looks of this stuff. Gonna take a look at it.Quote:
Originally Posted by FROSTY
Hay you got all sorts of ideas now get to work.lol
If you use the WPC run it long ways. When it rains, it will travel down the groves. Less likely to build up and freeze. Good drain rock under the ramp at the bottom of the slope.
that a good ideas as well but would add alot of work to the project. Gonna brace it with 2X8s one on either side and one down the middle on about a 20 inch center.Quote:
Originally Posted by canebreaker
Cut them all at 45 or 60 degrees so the rain will run off the sides.
If you go with 5/4 TP decking, make sure the boards are turned ring up so they won't cup.
From what Frosty said the are 5/4X6X16', thought I would cut em down to 4' each and lay em criss cross and not up and down. I am not following you somehow Cane.
Was thinking of rain to run off as fast as possible. If you cut them at 4 foot to go straight across, water won't run off, unless the center joist is higher (1/2, 3/8") than the outsides. Use screws, not nails.
But I was thinking more of all the 5/4 meeting on the center joist at a 45/60 degree angle. Lots of short boards, lots of screws.
That's the way I built the ramp for my father-in-law. Sorry no pictures.
Yeah, lots of screws for sure. Dont use a nail gun much at all but it sure is nice whne you need one.:biggrin
Get some good quality Carport or porch paint and add sand to it. Use a fairly good amount to get that no skid effect. A buddy of mine did his enclosed garage with a epoxy paint with sand and that stuff still looks new after about 5 yrs.You'll probally need to primer that plywood really well also!