{"id":390,"date":"2017-08-16T21:07:43","date_gmt":"2017-08-16T21:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/?page_id=390"},"modified":"2017-09-23T14:29:49","modified_gmt":"2017-09-23T19:29:49","slug":"ramp-and-deck-material-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/ramp-and-deck-material-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Ramp and Deck Material Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Ramp and Deck Material <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?rlz=1C1GGRV_enUS759US759&amp;q=PVC+plastic+lumber+&amp;oq=PVC+plastic+lumber+&amp;gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i22i30k1.2038.2038.0.2285.1.1.0.0.0.0.84.84.1.1.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..0.1.84.Q_0V_1KN5XY\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1198 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/deck-materials-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/deck-materials-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/deck-materials.jpg 346w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description of the Device<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This ramp and deck are constructed with composite, PVC plastic lumber. This type of material does not require sanding or finishing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use of the Device <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ramps are used for individuals with decreased mobility where stairs provide a challenge and safety risk. \u00a0This decking material is low maintenance and highly resistant to decay, cracks or splinters which could all decrease ramp safety. There are also decking materials that feature rougher surfaces for more traction. See manufacture guidelines for specific information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Temporary or Permanent\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary conditions may require options that can be removed.<\/span> Temporary ramps made out of other material (aluminum) are available<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permanent conditions may require remodeling or changing the physical environment.\u00a0<\/span>Seek professional guidance from a licensed contractor in determining appropriate fit for your needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Moderate to expensive, wood decking is less expensive to install, but requires more maintenance than composite materials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Support Needs (caregiver) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Consult\u00a0with a \u00a0professional \u00a0for design and installation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aesthetics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ramp and decking materials used will change the aesthetic of your home\u2019s exterior.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contraindications for Device<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use caution with changes due to snow and ice. Ramps\/decks in the shade (and not exposed to the sun) could grow algae.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?rlz=1C1GGRV_enUS759US759&amp;q=PVC+plastic+lumber+&amp;oq=PVC+plastic+lumber+&amp;gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i22i30k1.2038.2038.0.2285.1.1.0.0.0.0.84.84.1.1.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..0.1.84.Q_0V_1KN5XY\">Here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ramp and Deck Material \u00a0 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Description of the Device This ramp and deck are constructed with composite, PVC plastic lumber. This type of material does not require sanding or finishing. Use of the Device Ramps are used for individuals with decreased mobility where stairs provide a challenge and safety [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"categories":[],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/390"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=390"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/390\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2183,"href":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/390\/revisions\/2183"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=390"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=390"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=390"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}