Sunday, September 18, 2016

Lawn Pathways, Lighting, Ramps, Steps, Handrails

Lawn Pathways & Lighting

Easy barrier-free, well-maintained walkway 
     (that is walker and wheel chair friendly)
     from the car to the home entrance

Automatic dawn-to-dusk lighting illuminates walk area 
     from garage or driveway to entrance of home.

Ramps, Steps, Handrails

Covered entrance and/or ramp [if necessary]
     [Frost, rain, freezing rain will render 
     the home owner housebound
     during bad weather if entrance 
     is not weather protected.]

Stairs/ramps meet ADA slope guidelines

Slip resistant stairs/ramps with slip resistant 
     handrails on both sides

Handrails extend beyond first/ last step 
     Makes balance easier at entrance/ground level
    
All steps should have a backer board 
     so feet cannot go through and cause injury

Stairs or ramps should have edges with color contrast

Glow-strips or step lighting 
     (will help with night time use on the stairs)


Automatic motion sensor lights 
     placed at all step and ramp locations

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