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Porch rails #7192796 06/09/18 01:47 AM
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I’m going to get my parents ramp or walker steps. They don’t want it to look to ADA ( no offense, don’t know how to word it) if they go with larger “steps” for a walker etc, I’m looking for ideas for a handrail. Their home is pier and beam so there is a 2’ climb that needs to be tiered..

Any ideas?

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When I googled this, I found out there are a few Pinterest pages with ideas. One has 43 different ideas. I don't have an account so I couldn't see more than the name and picture of this one, but I liked it:




This is called a Trex Accents deck with ramp.

Might be worth signing up for Pinterest, or getting the wife to. Good luck.

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Oh, and I googled 'Creative Ramp designs for Walkers'...

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That’s legit

But they forgot rails for the two steps

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Originally Posted By: Brother in-law
That’s legit

But they forgot rails for the two steps
You could add some. I like how on the ramp, the side is raised, so that you won't fall off, instead of the normal railing...there are other examples I found on the Pinterest thingamabob.

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What's the maximum amount of run you can have for the 24" rise? If you could, post a pic of the landing, approach and entry. First thought is for you to build the ramp from composite material over a conventional frame. Get that built and install a rail using pipe flanges and pipe for a rustic modern look. Or, build it, send pic's and dimensions to RAMBALL. He will fabricate and deliver to his dealer in Princeton.


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Not sure. Got to get more info

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I've built many, many feet of handrails out of 1 7/8" round tubing. It is 14 gauge, not a terribly expensive material, looks nice, and makes for a good handle.


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