Home Elevators and Lifts for Increased Accessibility
Providing elderly people and physically challenged individuals with increased
accessibility and independence, home elevators and lifts are now seen as more of a
necessity than a luxury. Elevators are suitable for homes without space constraints, while
stair lifts are a less expensive option and ideal when you have space and/or budget
restrictions.
Elevators in Homes
Residential elevators are an effective solution for people who have difficulty negotiating
stairs. Choosing the right model can improve accessibility as well as the value of your
home. Some things to note:
• There are different types of elevators, categorized according to their drive systems
which may be hydraulic, counterweighted systems, winding drum, and gearless.
• Some require a machine room to set up, while others do not and can be installed
in a shallow pit.
• The decision as to which type is suitable depends on the type of building, the
needs of the user, and space.
• If you are looking for an energy-efficient model to access the top floor of your
home quietly and efficiently, and can afford to stretch your budget, a gearless
home elevator is a great option.
• The lower the extent of retrofitting of space on the floors that your elevator
serves, the lower is the cost of installation.
• While choosing and setting up an elevator: vertical space it will take up, weight
capacity, cab size, the door and where it faces, interior lighting, safety features,
and location of controls.
• To customize your elevator to blend with home décor, consider interior wall and
floor finish, and accessory styles.
Look at a wide variety of elevator lifts and choose the one that is ideal for your home
and your requirements.
Home Stair lifts – Convenient Alternative to Elevators
If you have space and budget constraints, consider installing a stair lift. They are a useful
and less expensive alternative to elevators, and allow a person to move along a staircase
in a seated position.
• Stair lifts can be fitted on different types of staircases – straight, curved or
winding.
• Installation costs are lower for a
single run of stairs than for complex
stairways.
• Swivel seats are important as they
allow wheelchair users to transfer
easily to the lift seat as well as to sit
and rise.
• Standard stair chair features include
footrests, seat belt, obstruction
sensors, fold-up arms, flip-up seats,
call-send controls, and rechargeable
batteries.
Vertical and inclined platform lifts are another useful accessibility between floors for
wheelchair users.
Purchase Advice
Buying home elevators and lifts to improve your accessibility is always easier with
professional guidance. A reliable dealer in accessibility equipment can ensure that your
home gets an accessibility solution that meets your needs. The equipment would set up to
meet standard code requirements. With the right supplier, you are also assured of good
customer service support.
Location and Contact Information
DAY Elevator and Lift,
50 Hempstead Gardens Drive,
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Ph: (800) 758 5438 (toll-free)