Going to have a 8x12 deck made and a ramp

[Izzie1213]

Originally Posted by rrtechno

Except the aluminum “boards” generally have narrow ridges on them that provide traction for your shoes.

Yes, they are textured enough. They are not slippery at all.

[Seguinite]

Originally Posted by Izzie1213

Yes, they are textured enough. They are not slippery at all.

I should have added 'when frozen' or snow covered. Maybe the ridges help.

[Scorpio60]

Originally Posted by guidoLaMoto

A couple points--

Ma is 97. Even untreated pine will last longer than she will. Durability is not an issue. I'd use treated lumber. How safe is Al going to be in the winter or after a rain? (BTW- get a spray can of Copper Coat at the auto parts store to lightly treat any damp spots that show mold-- Works like a charm.)

Grade- How high is this landing? You'll need a long run or several switch backs for an old lady to negotiate it. It may be less tiring for her just to make a stairway with low risers.

And maybe the most important question-- How often will she be going out? Is it worth the extra time, effort and money to install/uninstall a ramp?

My 97-1/2 year old mother doesn't like to go out at all. The times she has been out is when she needed an ambulance which took her to the hospital.

After talking to several people they said I would be wasting money on putting in a ramp. So for now I am going to forget the ramp.

Thanks to one of the contractors that came I found out I have carpenter bees in my front porch/deck. There is a hole where the bees (he called them wood bees) made a nest and there could be several other nests.

So now I'm going to replace that porch/deck in front of the house but keeping the roof. It measures 10 x 10 feet.

I had no idea, guess I'm getting old myself.

[NORTY FLATZ]

Originally Posted by Scorpio60

My 97-1/2 year old mother doesn't like to go out at all. The times she has been out is when she needed an ambulance which took her to the hospital.

After talking to several people they said I would be wasting money on putting in a ramp. So for now I am going to forget the ramp.

Thanks to one of the contractors that came I found out I have carpenter bees in my front porch/deck. There is a hole where the bees (he called them wood bees) made a nest and there could be several other nests.

So now I'm going to replace that porch/deck in front of the house but keeping the roof. It measures 10 x 10 feet.

I had no idea, guess I'm getting old myself.

Might wanna re-visit the ramp option....

[Scorpio60]

Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ

Might wanna re-visit the ramp option....

You may be right!