Critera |
Add-a-Ramp |
Vs | Aluminum |
Vs | Wood |
Visual |
Looks Great because it blends with building's archectecture. |
Artifical appearance (looks terrible) |
Is massive Looking |
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| Colors | Available in 3 colors to match siding |
No color options |
Must be painted |
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| Maintenance | Maintenance free |
No Maintenance |
Requires regular Maintenance |
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| Theft Issue | No theft problems |
Theft problem because of high value of raw aluminum |
No theft problems |
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| Permits | no building permit required |
No permit required |
Requires permit Permanent structure |
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| Easily Moved | Modular ramp can be reused, resold or rented |
Modular ramp can be reused or sold for scrap metal. |
No |
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| Installation time | 2 hours |
2 hours |
2 days |
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| ADA & Codes | Meets all ADA & Code requirements |
Some aluminum ramps meet code requirements |
No, because handrails must by 1.5" to 2" Dia. |
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| Warrantee | 5 years |
One year |
Unknown |
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| Skid Resistance | The molded texture is used in the marine industry and is the best skid resistant surface available. |
Can become extremely slippery when icey. |
Mold will make it slippery. |
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| Durability | Will not rust |
Will not rust |
Subject to decay |