Landing Door Code & Aesthetics in Residential Elevators
In an article published in August of 2019, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) outlines a landing door code warning consumers with home elevators and visitors to homes with elevators to protect small children from being crushed in a gap that may exist between the doors. The distance between the inner elevator car door […]
Choosing the Right Residential Elevator – Factors to Consider
Residential elevators carry passengers, bulky and heavy materials, and household items to the different floors of a house. There are many models and brands of elevators to choose from for your home, choosing the right residential elevator to buy can be a complex task. Several factors would need to be considered to choose the right […]
Which Elevator Is Best for Your Home?
Have you considered a home elevator? When illness, injury, or age has made it difficult to manage the stairs in your home, you might think that the only solution is to make plans to move. Many seniors and adults with limited mobility choose to move into either a single-story house or some form of assisted […]
How Much Does a Home Elevator Cost?
In general, home elevators cost less than those installed in commercial environments for a number of reasons. But the price of a home elevator can range widely, and the cost depends on a variety of factors. Learn more about what can impact the cost of a home elevator below. Why Home Elevators Cost Less Than […]
7 Factors Before Buying & Installing A Stair Lift
If you’re thinking about installing a stair lift, there’s a lot to consider before you make a final decision about what to buy. Factors such as the length of your staircase, the weight the lift has to carry, and even the amount of power you can afford to use each month all influence your choice […]
8 Important Safety Features to Look for in Wheelchair & Inclined Platform Lifts
Wheelchair lifts often referred to as inclined platform lifts (IPL) or vertical platform lifts (VPL), can be a great addition to the homes of people with limited mobility. By lifting wheelchairs, standing passengers with walkers, and other devices up a flight of stairs, powered wheelchair lifts help adults with disabilities stay independent and in their […]
Top 5 Reasons to Invest in a Stair Lift
When age, illness, or injury limits a person’s mobility, getting up and down stairs can go from being an accessible activity to an impossible barrier. Without an easy way to manage even a short flight of stairs, many people with limited mobility can, at times, feel confined, less independent, and even compelled to sell or […]
How Much Does a Commercial Elevator Cost?
If your commercial space is above a certain size, or if you have more than a given number of floors, then your local zoning laws may require you to install a commercial elevator. Even if the law doesn’t force the issue, it can still be in your company’s interest to install something more useful than […]
When is an Elevator Required in a Commercial Building?
Installing an elevator is one of the most common ways the owners of commercial buildings make their spaces accessible for the public. But, not every building needs an elevator. To help clarify, here’s a handy way to tell if your commercial space needs a lift system and the types of elevators you can install in […]
How COVID-19 Accelerated Retrofit Home Elevators
How COVID-19 has accelerated the installation of Retrofit home elevators We’ve all read the articles, heard the stories, and seen the news regarding the extraordinary stress COVID-19 has played on our hospital and nursing home systems, causing many people to rethink their future healthcare and proactively put “aging-in-place” on their to-do lists. Thankfully, today there […]
