Preventing Snow And Ice Accumulations On Your Accessibility Ramp
Posted on: 27 March 2020
For individuals that need the use of an accessibility ramp to get into their home, snow and ice can represent a major safety hazard. Unfortunately, there are many individuals that may assume that there is little that can be done to address this problem other than attempting to be careful when they are going up an icy or snow-covered ramp.
Are There Options to Limit Snow Accumulations on Accessibility Ramps?
One of the most effective solutions to help reduce the prevalence of snow and ice accumulating on an accessibility ramp is the use of electric heating systems. These systems will be able to melt the snow and ice as it starts to accumulate so that the ramp will remain clear. Some homeowners may assume that simply using deicing chemicals will be sufficient for keeping the path clear. However, this is not the case as the temperatures can drop low enough for these chemicals to no longer be effective. In contrast, these heating systems will be effective at much lower temperatures.
Do These Heating Systems Start Working Automatically or Are They Manually Controlled?
When you are evaluating heating systems for your ramp, you will be able to determine whether you want a system that is automatic or manually controlled. Individuals may assume that the higher cost of an automatic system will not be worth the additional investment. However, there may be times when snow or ice accumulates on the ramp when you are not there or are sleeping. Having an automatic residential snow heater ramp will ensure that the system activates as soon as these problems start to occur so that you will not have to wait for the ramp to melt these substances before you can safely go up or down it.
Will an Electric Ramp Heater Be Difficult to Install?
A person may be hesitant about pursuing the installation of an electric snow removal system for their accessibility ramp due to assuming that it will be extremely difficult to do. However, it can actually be fairly simple to add one of these systems to the ramp. For example, many of these systems will be composed of a mat with heating elements that can be placed on the ramp. To keep the mat from sliding, it will be securely anchored in place. In addition to being extremely simple to install, these mats can also have aesthetically pleasing designs on them so that they will complement the aesthetics of your home rather than detract from them.
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