So all of this is FREE! Enjoy!īuild yourself a mini ramp. We’re here to pass it on & just spread the helpful cool stuff because we are skaters who wanna fellow skaters to be able to do the same, like build yourself your own ramp to skate, too. Helping skaters get to skate, do what you want with skating. We’re both so grateful we have these skills to even be able to do this and give to others this way. To be honest, Kyle & I did mull over the fact it’d be nice to be able to make money off our project and discussed the idea of selling our miniramp plans since it was our own, cost us $$$, time, energy (and a little blood) to put it together by hand, film, edit, produce the tutorial, write all this out, go through all the questions and answer them…but we just realized nah, we actually want to help people and serve our community. We answered all your questions about building our DIY mini ramp in this video! Be sure to give it a watch for any additional questions you may have, we probably covered it in that video! We also answered questions you gave us on our most recent video on “ How we built a DIY miniramp CHEAP“. The skating surface is masonite, with a wood frame + deck, and we build it on our porch so it’s covered and the base of the ramp is our porch floor. The miniramp dimensions are 2′ tall x 8 feet wide x 14’ 3” long. We did create these plans ourselves from scratch and work out the kinks for you along the way, our is still awesome and we skate it all the time. We made a straightforward video tutorial “How to make a mini ramp! ” showing you all the the steps outlined here in our plan… and we decided to share them with you for free. Once the city closed the public skatepark, we knew we’d still want to skate ramps, so we decided to take on our dream project: build a a mini ramp on our porch! We’re very grateful we were able to do it (silver lining to being stuck at home). Fill in the form to see the minimum ramp length you need for commercial access or residential access so that you can start your ramp search by narrowing down length options.Kyle & I built our own DIY miniramp together during COVID-19 quarantine this summer. Our mobility ramp calculator uses the vertical rise, or rise, to calculate the minimum ramp length you need. Supplementary ADA Resources:ĪDA Specifications for Wheelchair Threshold Ramps and Landings Calculate This creates an incline of about 5 degrees.įor example: A 10" rise requires a minimum ramp length of 10’ (96"). The 1:12 slope ratio means that every one inch of vertical rise requires at least one foot (12") of ramp length. The Commercial Occupied Use ratio of 1:12 is the most commonly recommended slope for wheelchair ramps, however in private residences the slope can be smaller to accommodate for older construction and tighter spaces. Knowing the ADA Requirements will help you understand the figures that the Mobility Ramp Calculator outputs. ADA requirements are specific about the slope of the ramp in different use scenarios, and that will drive the ramp length you need. Ramp Length: Threshold ramp lengths are typically measured in inches, as they are shorter, and the length for wheelchair ramps or modular ramps are typically measured in feet.30” or 36” is typical to ensure safe passage, however in older buildings it could be less. Total Usable Width: Measure the width of your entryway, specifically the area where you will need access with a wheelchair, mobility scooter or other mobility device.This is an important measurement for entryways with turns or other obstructions as it could be a limiting factor on how long your ramp can be. Start your measurement at the top of the highest step, where the top of the ramp will be placed, then extend straight out as far as you can until you hit an obstacle. Available Distance: How much room you have to work with.If it includes more than one step, add the height of each step to determine the total vertical rise in inches. Vertical Rise: The total height that you want to overcome.To choose the safest ramp length for your space and vertical rise, we’ve put together comprehensive guide to understanding the required calculations and created a mobility ramp calculator to make it as easy as possible to determine the ramp length that is right for your home. Ramps that are too long for the step or steps will decrease the steepness of the slope, making it safer and easier to use than shorter ramps, however if the ramp is longer than necessary it may require additional space that isn’t feasible at your location. A ramp that is too short results in a steep grade that will not only take more effort to safely navigate, it could lead to injury if a fall occurs. When the time comes to upgrade your home for easier access, choosing the proper ramp length can seem like a daunting task.
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