How to build a handicap ramp. Q/A

This is a how too VIDEO. I will explain the fundamentals of building a handicap ramp. + Q/A HANDYMAN VIDEO! OH YEAH!

[kingalphadogg]

What all the haters aka perfect carpenters out there are failing to listen, see, realize and understand is that there are different requirements for different chairs. Depending on where you live, ADA-codes are not the same. Manual and electric chairs have different rise requirements as well as different minimum width requirements. Also, if it does not require a permit then so what! Also for example, outdoor home ramps and general public-use ramps require permits and code compliance. This is neither! This is inside a garage with less than an overall 30" drop if not a solid 3' from the threshold to solid ground. This man NEVER mentioned anything some folk are hating on and complaining about. If he, the builder, (and homeowner) are good with what transpired then its not the federal, state, county nor local city's prerogative on how it "looks" because code is not required....because it is inside a dwelling and not for general punlic use. Its about functionality and safety and had you ever built these inside a garage off of lower rising existing stairs then you'd know by looking at this that is in incomplete, yet on its way toward being great. Yes carpenters know rise and landing requirements, for ADA. Im also certain this pro understands chair- ramp width and landing sizes for chair turns, etc. We all know a chair and door width isnt 4 feet, so neither does this non-code compliant project have to be. Thank you for the video! I heard every word you said. I trust your work because you unlike other peeps here have major kahunas to post your work vids!! Much props and Im sure homeowners are pleased!

[ayenah]

How did u do the angle cut!! No videos of that.

[jamieofalltrades]

The lip in the garage opening is to keep water out during a driving rain.

[rodpattymills]

I'm a volunteer for a non-profit organization and we build up to 50 handicap ramps per year. This ramp is not even close to being ADA compliant. The slope is too steep and there needs to be a level platform at the top of the ramp. There may be other dimensional issues with the width of the ramp as well as the corner landing pad...he doesn't say what width they are.

[jonnelson]

Where is the photos of the completed job?

[mnight]

I do this kind of work here in Pennsylvania. I typically charge around $50/hour. I work 6 hour days. I think im going to up my rate. What do you think?

[eduardojose]

FYI, this is not ADA compliant. There needs to be a 5x5 landing at the top of the ramp. Ratio for the ramp is 1:12.

[ravensunn]

Im in a wheelchair and that ramp is to steep it should be 1 inch drop for every foot. My porch is 5ft high on a sloped yard my ramp is 82 ft long with 3 landings and its so gentle you cant tell your going up a hill.

[flamesandspoons]

it would have been nice to see how and why you did the cut at the top of the stairs on your template board and how you anchored it to the steps. The intricate things at the beginning of a project is real important to the DIY beginners like me.

[cc-xumc]

My dearest sympathy to you and your Ohana as well! It's not easy. I'm watching your video to build a ramp for my Dad too, who is also on Hospice. Even though he has stage 4 Chest Cancer he's still full of life and wants to go outside. I really hope I can pull this off? His only wish is to be outside with his beloved cars. Afterall he's always been a Greasemonkey 😁. Mahalo for your video. May Jehova watch over you and your Ohana!~~cc

[olleygator]

how come you didn't take the steps and handrail out first?

[Kushert]

Right on Tom. Word of mouth is the best advertisement. Good work speaks for itself and so do happy customers.

[maxwaters]

What is the slope of the ramp? Is is within ADA requirements?

[prestigepressurewash]

Also building a ramp for a handicapped person is an honor not a job 😊. It's not a job because your helping, helping people who need it. God Will Reward You With A Blessing. Thank you for helping and building good quality projects for people who need help. How nice it must be to be able to walk or even run, we sometimes take thing for granted in life like being able to walk on our own . Jobs like this seem to put things in perspective and make us realize how important life is. I know your heart is in this job. Thanks Mr Tom👍

[davidgliszczynski]

Hey Tom
I've been watching your videos for a while now and I know you take pride in your work your a true Craftsman. Nice start on the ramp hope to see the finished product and more handyman videos. That is why I subscribed to your channel because I was just starting a handyman business. So thanks Tom for the info you share on the labor side and business side.

[timothymcdaniel]

Thank you you were very very helpful sir.

[royreynolds]

I built a ramp for my wife, who at the time was using a walker, from our driveway to the house with a deck between the doors. I made the handrails the height my wife was comfortable with using. The ramp is 40 ft by 4 ft. all supported by 2 X 6 and screwed together. It is supported by 4 X 4 posts on concrete.
What you have built so far looks good. Build to suit the owner.

[cherilcooper]

One thing about how you're doing it in the garage is this winter it won't be iced over..the metal will be slick..so I think the one in the garage will be much better Tom! 💖💖💖💯💯💯👍👍👍

[twinkie]

That landing should be MUCH higher. 1:12 minimum is code.

[terryhall]

Why didn't you show how to make the cut