CONCRETE RAMPS

The ADA or the American Disabilities Act was passed to ensure that people with disabilities had equal opportunities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.

Ramps that are built for schools, churches, businesses, and other organizations must follow the specifications provided by the ADA.

What Are Concrete Ramps?

A concrete ramp is a walkway or surface with a slope that needs to be greater than 1 inch for 12 inches of run. Our concrete ramps use slopes that meet the safety standards set by the ADA. Moreover, we build ramps that are in accordance to your community guidelines and project needs.

Concrete ramps make it easier to move heavy loads to and from a location. Moreover, the ramps are built by our expert concrete contractors. It helps you to exert less force when moving something into or out of a property.  With the help of our ramps, you will need minimal effort to do so.

It helps ensure that the disabled can gain proper access to the entrance of the building. We are concrete experts and know the ins and outs of ADA compliance. There are very strict guidelines and specifications that the concrete work must meet. We can help you get the job done correctly. 

A Little Insight On Concrete Ramp Construction

We take into consideration different principles of building a concrete ramp. Did you know that a ramp must have a 1:12 ratio or one foot of wheelchair ramp for each inch of rise?

There has to be a minimum of five feet of flat, unobstructed area at the top and bottom of the ramp and 36 inches of clear space across the wheelchair ramp.

Handrails are to be between 34" and 38" in height on both sides of the wheelchair ramps. These are a few of the guidelines that need to be considered while building a ramp. We have ample experience in the design and implementation of concrete ramps to accommodate the requirements of the ADA. 

With our expertise, we can build the most durable and tough concrete ramps in the industry. The strong cohesion that we provide will help control traction and maintain the grips on wheels.

How Do We Construct Concrete Ramps?

Our concrete ramps are permanent and will require minimal maintenance. It is low cost and cheap to install. Moreover, the concrete ramps we make will easily blend into existing pathways and enhance the value of your property. Further, it will complement the surrounding areas. 

Before building the perfect concrete ramp for you, we at Nashville Concrete Experts will first analyze the requirements. Further, to fit the concrete ramp perfectly in your property, we calculate the slope height.

It is done by finding the height difference between the two ends of the ramp and dividing it with the horizontal length.

Our expert concrete paver contractor knows about building both smaller slopes as well as larger ones. The concrete ramp will require extreme measurements, which we are perfectly capable of doing. Moreover, we offer durable ramps that will enhance your experience.

A rough concrete ramp will make it harder to move objects because of the cracks. Therefore, we consider the texture of the ramp. The contractors will build a ramp that is smooth and compatible in texture with the slope level. This will ensure ease of operations.

Before planning your ramp, we will consider the usage you will have for it and level it as per your convenience. Based on your requirements, we will build one that perfectly suits your needs.

We use a stiff mixture to ensure perfect proportions of water in concrete. We pour the concrete into a ramp-shaped mold in our construction process to get it in the appropriate shape. Further, our contractors will take a wooden frame, keep it over the gravel, and fill it up to the top level.

However, it is removed after drying.  Finally, it is cut at an angle that frames a perfect slope, and the mixture's stiffness will ensure durability and effectiveness.

How To Maintain A Concrete Ramp?

We advise you not to try and fix a damaged ramp. Even if the concrete is durable, a ramp has heavy traffic that makes the surface look cracked. Therefore, it requires professional repair and maintenance.

We will provide that for you if you contact or call us. Our contractors have relevant experience in repairing concrete ramps. Further, they have training and proficiency in identifying the problems and coming up with appropriate solutions.

The techniques we used to repair a damaged ramp are unparalleled in the industry. We can provide excellent service for all concrete-related issues that you may encounter.

Furthermore, you can work with our concrete contractors who have years of wheelchair concrete ramp repairing knowledge.

We can handle the removal of your old ramp and install your new complaint one. We can provide all of the aspects needed to be ADA compliant, including the railing, line striping, truncated domes, and handicap signs & posts.

Our services could potentially reduce the cost of the wheelchair ramp for you. 

Factors That We Consider Before Building A Concrete Ramp

We believe that the slope is the backbone of the entire ramp. Therefore, we will build you a concrete ramp that provides maximum convenience.

• The side pieces of the sub-base that we build are on the same level to support the overall weight of the ramp.   
• We build identical ramp inclinations on both sides of our constructed concrete ramp to maintain balance.
• Our concrete contractors will protect the edges of the ramp slope at any price. Therefore, a minimum of four inches of edge protection of the ramps is taken into consideration.
• Finally, we build safety barriers in the form of handrails. A handrail in our concrete ramps will give support and safety along with a balancing aide for people with special needs. Therefore, our handrails are installed on both sides for optimum sustenance.

All Your Concrete Ramp Needs to be Satisfied

Contact us today to set up a consultation to discuss your ramps construction needs. We can provide suggestions for the placement of the ramp concrete material and the design of the ramp while still meeting the code.

Our handicap ramp construction team is really acquainted with all areas of the ADA to ensure that your ramp will meet all the requirements. Our team understands the importance of building it that meets all the specifications.

We pride ourselves on providing high-quality services and designing concrete ramps and wheelchair ramp that are ADA compliant. 

Call us today to set up a consultation to discuss your ramp construction needs. We can provide suggestions for the placement of the ramp and the design of the ramp while still meeting the code. Our handicap ramp construction team is acquainted with all areas of the ADA to ensure that your ramp will meet all the requirements. Our team understands the importance of building a ramp that meets all the specifications. We pride ourselves in providing high-quality services and designing ramps that are ADA compliant.