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How To Measure A Straight Stair Lift
from:Installing a straight stair lift is easy and most people with a
small amount of DIY experience can install one in only a few
hours. However, many people are unsure about purchasing a
straight stair lift because they don't know how to accurately
measure their stairs so that they can feel confident when
ordering one. However, measuring is not that difficult and can
be done in about 5 minutes.
You can save a great deal of money is you buy and install a
straight chair lift yourself. Even if you have the dealer
install it for you, you can still sometimes save money if you
give them the measurements beforehand; some agents make a charge
for a pre-sales, on-site inspection.
Taking measurements is quite straight forward; there's not that
much to it. The measurements are few and very easy to take.
These machine are specifically designed to tolerate slight
differences, meaning that things like carpet runners will not
make a difference, so don't worry. Just follow the measurement
instructions step by step and you'll be fine. You'll need a pen,
paper and a measuring tape that can extends to the full run of
your stairs.
Stand at the bottom of the stairs, look up, and decide which
side of the stairs the lift will be mounted on. Most staircases
run along a wall and most people prefer that the track also run
on that side of the stairs: the track is actually fixed to the
stair tread and never the wall. Small obstructions like
handrails shouldn't be a problem as stair lifts are designed to
clear these obstacles. This is the first and most important
measurement.
For the next measurement, stand at the top of the stairs, and
extend the measuring tape so that it lies on each of the stair
treads - it should run parallel to the skirting board. You may
find this easier to do if someone lends a hand. Take note of the
measurement when the measuring tape touches the floor at the
bottom of the stairs.
The next step is to measure from the edge of the top step to the
edge of the first step - the tread. The next step is also simple
enough. You just need to measure the width of the staircase. If
there is a wall or door at the bottom of the stairs, measure the
distance form the bottom step to the wall or door. This will
tell the stair lift company how much clearance is needed.
The above measurements are the basic requirements that a stair
lift company will need to supply you with the correct straight
stair lift. Certain brands and models of may require more
specific measurements to get a sense of space. If this is the
case, the stair lift company will have instructions for any
additional measurements needed. The company will usually supply
you with graphs or easy to follow instructions, making measuring
for your new straight stair lift an easy and simple process.
If you have any doubts you can request a survey from a reputable
stair lift company. You can find these companies on the web and
many will make no charge for an onsite survey regardless of
whether you buy a straight stair lift or not.
About the author: Robin OBrien
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