People who use wheelchairs are generally not able to easily use the stairs. Due to government regulation, most public areas either feature elevators or ramps to allow complete access, but there are still many areas that have stairs. One area that is often hard to access is the front steps of a house. To help improve accessibility, a porch lift can be installed.
Porch lifts are very similar to elevators, but they do not require any major construction to install and are self contained. They are also called vertical platform lifts and wheelchair lifts. A solid metal platform is raised and lowered vertically to allow access to areas of differing elevations.
Most often these lifts are found on the outside of a home, but they can be installed indoors as well. Additionally, businesses frequently use porch lifts to ensure that they are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. In commercial settings the lifts usually need to be inspected before they are used, but this is generally not needed for residential use.
A porch lift provides a great way to bridge the gap between two levels of a home safely and reliably.
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