Building a Wheelchair Ramp

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[@BigFarles]

Looks great. You are a great son in law for doing this. I will keep your father in law in my prayers.

[@agronomy1014]

Kudos to your and your daughter for looking after your father in law

[@AJohnson0325]

Another thing to consider would be to change the door knobs to lever handles. They are easier for people who are elderly and frail or people with disabilities to open, especially from a wheelchair.

[@hollandduck79]

from the Netherlands thanks for the video . I myself had placed a railing all the way down so that the steering wheels of the wheelchair can slide along it and that the wheelchair can slide along the railing and not be able to steer off the ramp between the posts

[@snoopu2601]

As a long time wheelchair user your ramp came out really good. Something everyone should think about. Everyone gets older and your body is not as young as it once was so how ever you need to make your home to make easier to get around think about the future!

[@kylemurphy8814]

I thoroughly enjoy watching you work. Such precision. I learn so much. Still far beyond my abilities but picking up a little more each time. Thank you Todd!

[@jonathansim7148]

I thoroughly enjoy watching people work too. They always have so much get up and go. They remind me so much of myself before my get up and go, got up and went, lol.

[@augustreil]

Looks perfect. We always grind all the sharp edges with a 4'' grinder with an 80 grit soft wheel, makes everything look a little better and safer with rounded corners. The only time we gap the 5/4 deck boards is when they're outside to let rain, snow, pine needles, etc. fall through easier. Thumbs up.

[@mikemuniz9374]

Amazed. Really appreciate this talent. I’m needing to build one for my 81yr old mother. Thanks!

[@rhampton25]

Excellent workmanship. I’m planning an almost identical project. I’ll be following your plan, so thanks

[@JL_10acres]

Nice looking ramp. Blessed to have a handy son in law.

[@soaringeaglehomeimprovemen4548]

Thanks for throwing that verse in there at the end! Can always use the reminder.

[@jctoves]

You need edge protection to keep the wheels from accidentally falling off the ramp. It’s done either with surface of the ramp being 12 inches beyond the rail or a bottom guard to prevent a sphere of 4 inches going through up to 4 inches from the ramp surface. It’s required by ADA and A117.1 for safety reasons.

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Great point! That is what I was mentioning at the end. I think I will run a 2x4 along the bottom edge to finish it off

[@thelunatick1993]

Basically the curb or rail along the ramp floor will prevent the chair falling off the edge and should the chair suddenly turn to the right.

[@ronyerke9250]

@@SSLFamilyDad I was thinking that more 5/4 at the footrest height of a wheelchair would be useful to protect the drywall on the one side, and to prevent crashes against the 4x4 posts on the other side.

[@nonie1281]

Also if you're trying to make it compliant there has to be another handrail that extends past the original rail that one would not pass inspection for ADA

[@30headcase30]

Nice work. I'm going to add a short ramp on my in-laws porch entryway, this will be my first project since suffering a series of strokes 2 years ago. Lot of right side brain damage, last 30 years I built my own security company worked for myself, now I often can't handle standing at the stove to cook, lol. I'll have my 25 year old son help me

[@trebyu]

Masterful!!! I only hope I can do this, my mom is 92 years old, and she needs this! I’m working on it! You have MAD SKILLZ!!!

[@darrinrentruc6614]

Awesome ramp build, If you have the room the area in front of the door should always have a level landing.

[@stevenferski4653]

Wonderful son-in-law

[@jamic6351]

Bless you.... You make it look effortless, but it's real work. Needs a speed bump for the top to keep a wheelchair from going back down on its own. In this county an inner rail is needed to run along and below your flat top, which is not really a grip, like a handrail is. Shop around, a contiguous long rail can be expensive. Freebie tree trim, stripped of bark and sanded....beautiful form. Vevor has nice handrails, fairly priced and attractive. They have rubber door thresholds too. When I meet a fine craftsperson as yourself...please take on a young apprentice. Find an eager beaver through a church group or something, an inner city kid who can turn this into a job. A life skill. Anyone could go door to door selling this home improvement. Specialized work, but everybody wants it. Increased home value? Yep. Eight hours can be six and you'd be doing a good job, twice.

[@docmast4959]

Thanks. Daughter is learning so much, I’m sure you know. She is going to be the next You_The _Builder- Extraordinary

[@timjohnson1578]

looks great ! will be building something similar for my father sad well.

[@matthodel946]

Great video, I liked your ideas.

[@aaronlevitt8356]

Looking to build one for my father, thank you for the help,

[@weldonjones3378]

Very well done. I wish I could borrow him for a couple of days😃 I need to build a wheelchair ramp for my wife.

[@gregbetts8057]

very in fomative , great vid . thanks

[@Brookside975]

Good job. Better than I could do.

[@Sylvan_dB]

Great ramp. Looks like it took long enough that you lost your helper by the end.

[@Homesteadhow]

Beautiful work, looks 👍

[@angiemoses130]

Very talented to do all the projects

[@TheGospeldancer]

Great job! God bless you and your family ✨

[@Linda-td8hj]

Great job 👏 so humble and always helpful ❤ may God be with you ◇◇◇◇◇

[@johnbecker8768]

Nice work. Thank you.

[@neildriedger637]

GREAT video,loved it guys...AWESOME ramp!!!!!!!🙏

[@alvon911]

Can you get an ambulance stretcher onto the bottom of that ramp? Most folks don’t even consider it. Handicap accessible isn’t the same as stretcher accessible.

[@FireDude13]

Great point. As a retired firefighter/EMT I can tell how challenging that can be. A new 4 story retirement apartment complex went in our town a few years before I retired... somehow when approving the blueprints, our fire marshal missed the elevator being too small for a stretcher to fit into. We could squeeze it in if we raised the head end (part of the frame could drop down as well), but no way it would fit if we had a backboard on the cot. We could barely make the turns in the stairwells with the cot flat. We jokingly advised the apartment manager to put the healthiest people on the top floor... lol.

[@janellekean9055]

This is great! Thank you!

[@ilovebrean]

Lovley ramp I was hoping you’d show how to work out the angles of the bottom runners that’s the bit I have done wrong on my ramp

[@edwardvasquez218]

Looks good . dont need trim. Good luck. Texas.

[@patrickskramstad1485]

My hat is off to you, sir. Amazing work.

[@isag9786]

Good stuff man thanks for the video

[@bobjones8378]

joist hangers will make your life easier

[@selador11]

Use the decking for the handrail on the wall, as well. Unless someone is going to freak out that it doesn't look like a handrail is 'supposed to look'... Just cut small chunks of 2x material and screw those to the studs. Then cut the decking piece in half lengthwise, and screw that to the 2x blocks.

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Great idea!

[@ACDaniel-rh3op]

I would love to get the materials list for this project, as well as how you determined amount to trim off of each post. I'd more happy to order from your store.

[@thomasrodwick2066]

Is there any reason why you couldn't use 1/2" plywood instead of decking?

[@Paul-Mac]

Nice wood butchering! Gave me some good ideas on a plan for the one I'm bout to build, actually for my father-in-law. I'll probably pop a straight line on the floor and lay out the posts on their side and pop the slope line on them, cut them on the table. so I won't have to run that circular saw in position. Thanks for the post!

[@matrixjedi6355]

Great stuff, you have taught me a lot on this channel! I need to add a handrail to some ancient outdoor concrete steps. The brackets you use for your posts could work for me but outside won’t water get in there and destroy the concrete? Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@SSLFamilyDad]

You could fill the hole with construction adhesive then put the tapcon in

[@georgecoffman377]

I never gap new decking either.

[@deanreinke1148]

Looks good!

[@dennisgraham5779]

I think your deck was pretty cool

[@bestamerica]

' yeaa good idea do homemake the ramp for wheelchair and dolly carry / wagon toy

[@georgerose1315]

I like the way u went over the stairs

[@docmast4959]

Thank you. Amazing. Idk anything about you besides this video Just the same, Wow. Thanks

[@user-fs3ep9tv5i]

Great video. I made 2 ramps at our home here in FL. I built the ramps on the fly without researching the requirements. We had to take the ramps up because of a flaw. Both ends of the ramp was not flat. We found out any bumps put my wife at a risk of falling. I am about to build replacement ramps and your video gave me insight into how to better build a ramp. The only question I have is: How did you finish the bottom transition where the wood meets the concrete floor?

[@laurelpowell5471]

Beautiful job.

[@sdp6404]

Great video thanks! As a newbie, I'm baffled how you get the angle right for the last portion that goes to the floor? Is there an easy way?

[@loro3849]

My friend built me a similar ramp a few years ago. He built an edge which keeps my wheels from going off the side.

[@estellaknox9285]

Looks perfect he going to enjoy it yiu are the greatest 🙌 👌

[@docmast4959]

I yeah…I have to say that 🎉you are phenomenal Amen. “…season of life…”

[@rhondaadams2468]

Really enjoyed this video!!! I'm needing to replace/update a 20+ year old ramp my parents used since I've mowed into their house. Can you give the price you paid for materials? Thank you

[@christinestrassner8166]

Thank you for the Lord’s word at the end of every video.

[@user-bo2uw8ok4d]

You're a great son-n-law :-)

[@dm9860]

What about lateral braces for the posts, looks like rail could be pushed out into garage.

[@tmackie1694]

Aloha, Todd. Great project. Can I ask you for some further details/tips for securing brackets to cement? I am building a lock-up in my garage for tools & equipment. Floor is smooth cement. Would be grateful for a tools, materials and fixings list from you please. What is that drill & drill bit you’re using? (Can I use my Dewalt corded drill if I buy the right bit, or does it not have enough power?). What kind of bolts are best to secure the bracket to the cement? Would be grateful for any advice … I only want to drill holes in my garage floor once 😉

[@geraldpahl20]

Nice job.

[@joepenfield]

I thought you needed a 60 inch landing at the top?

[@davidcrowson4745]

Well done 👍

[@dtmc4509]

Nice work

[@deaneng8540]

nicely done! Do you think the glue was necessary in case you have to remove it someday? Also, why didn't you use plywood on top instead of decking? Would of save $? Not trying to be overly critical but thinking of building one for a client.

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Plywood might actually cost more if you got 3/4” hardwood ply which I would recommend if you were going to be using it as decking. The deck boards are much stronger and will not require as much support members either

[@timothyridgeway6789]

What degree angle did you had to cut 4° or 4 1/2°

[@kirkb2286]

Any idea how much the total cost of materials was. I have to build a 15 ft ramp for my wife

[@joeselzer850]

i used plywood for the rp part need some that would cost less i use many legs not how i wanted to do it but money was the problem low budget how i wanted to do it was ro use 6x6 beams but 3 on the play wood and for the side and the legs wanted to use if thy make it that thick a 2 inch thick play wood for the side that be the legs and the skirt to keep the wheel chair from going off the sides so i be stand the 2 inch thick plywood side ways cut out the step part to fit to the step then cut it hight then the rap to have side to keep the wheel chair from falling out of the side the reson i wanted to use 6x6 to make the rap extra strong as for the rap part 1 inch thick be ok but i could not do it that way so i still need to pain it and put side panels to keep th chiar from rooling off the sides and maybe add some hand rails

[@howardwilliams8993]

needs a landing at least 60" at top of ramp so you're not rolling down the ramp while trying to open door.

[@noahschmartz2354]

I cant see how that handrail post on the lower end of the ramp would have any stability , maybe job deserves a little more than the 8 hours you said.

[@jtjjbannie]

2 Corinthians 4-16 KJV For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. I like the King James version most because it makes you think. Keep on keepin on.....

[@chadelaeva]

Thank you!

[@georgerose1315]

👍

[@kylancook3477]

How wide is this ramp, not sure I caught that

[@jasonquinn54]

I saw you at Home Depot last week. I was going to say Hi to you, but you were on your phone and I didn’t want to be rude and interrupt you.

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Well I appreciate that, next just say hello anyway!

[@fennecbesixdouze1794]

Wouldn't you need more of a landing at the top? Seems like there's nowhere to stop your wheelchair to open the door.

[@viktoradamson3363]

Can you make video about chicken coop

[@swgreen31]

Thanks

[@lespotter8293]

Appreciate the video. Just curious, where are you from? You speak well. You sound like maybe you are from Southern Michigan. Am I close?

[@SSLFamilyDad]

That is correct!

[@lespotter8293]

@@SSLFamilyDad linguistics is an interest of mine. It is alway cool to hit it right.

[@egg110905]

How’s your truck?

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Brake line is out right now:(

[@egg110905]

You said that,duh …

[@xxx_rude_dogg_xxx9806]

GREAT VIDEO! Only one complaint. I HATEEEEEEEEEEEE THOSE BIG PLASTIC LEAF RAKES WITH A PASSION! OMG! When i saw it i cringed! ROFLMAO!!!

[@thelunatick1993]

Do not use this as a guide on design for an Accessible Ramp. But the intent is appreciated. Sources Accessible guidance include FHA (bit dated circa mid 1980s) ADA standard for accessible design 2010 A117.1-09 or 17 (depending upon state adoption of building/residential codes). Information for these is online. KZbin doesn’t always like links being included else I would.

[@SSLFamilyDad]

Feel free to include the links, I will approve the comment so they are posted

[@thelunatick1993]

@sslfamilydad Had posted link to ADA and ANSI and didn’t stick.

[@thelunatick1993]

@@SSLFamilyDad sent you an email with links and a short essay