After many years and hundreds of ramps, one might expect we've got this ramp thing down to an artful science. But, just as every recipient is a unique and special story, every ramp offers unique challenges requiring special ingenuity. For more useful detail, progressive photos from ramps under construction are shown below. Details of the materials we use are available here.
Assembly diagrams for our pre-built modules are available here.
Attach the first module to the house. We usually bolt to the vertical surface of the first porch step with two concrete anchor bolts, but oftentimes the situation calls for creativity. Apply the surface plywood. Attach the upright posts. Corners require two uprights Attach the handrails Handrail support blocks reinforce the connection of the handrail to the uprights.