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9 Ways to Make Your Home More Accessible

CCR Magazine

Start by assessing the lighting in key areas such as hallways, staircases, and bathrooms. Install Ramps For homes with steps at the entrance or between levels, ramps are a necessary addition to ensure accessibility for wheelchairs and walkers. When installing a ramp, it’s important to consider the material and slope.

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What Are the Components of Stairs | 19 Different Types of  Stairs Components

CivilJungle

Also, Read: How to Calculate Staircase | Concrete & Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) | Staircase Reinforcement Details. Sometimes there is a railing on both ends, often just on one side or just not on a broad staircase, occasionally have one in the center or even more. When designing a staircase these are the basic components.

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How a Heritage Building’s Foundation was Restored after Flood Damage

Construction Marketing

There are several elevation techniques available, but they all tend to do one of two things: lift a house and then build a new foundation underneath it, or. Lifting up a masonry home, however, is more challenging than lifting a wood frame building due to its weight and design. leave the foundation intact and add a new floor.

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How a Heritage Building’s Foundation was Restored after Flood Damage

Construction Marketing

There are several elevation techniques available, but they all tend to do one of two things: lift a house and then build a new foundation underneath it, or. Lifting up a masonry home, however, is more challenging than lifting a wood frame building due to its weight and design. leave the foundation intact and add a new floor.

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What Is a Flight of Stairs | Types of Stairs | How Many Stairs in a Flight | Some Facts About Stairwells

CivilJungle

People often confuse steps vs. stairs and stairwell vs. staircase. Also, Read: What Is Fire Escape Staircases | Types of Fire Escaping Stairs | What Is the Importance of Fire Escape in the Building | What Are the Fire Staircase Requirements. Straight Staircases. Half-turn staircases. Quarter-turn Staircases.