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Building Process
The process used in building a modular ramp involves creating a level landing at the doorway and then attaching the sections one after another until the end point is reached. Because slope adjustments may be needed during construction, it is wise to attach sections temporarily and insure that the slope is correct before bolting, adding trimmers and the bracing. Adding guardrail and handrail is the final task. Steps can be added to the landing after it is completely supported. Standardized components allow the units to be easily recycled and used at other locations. The ramps are designed for easy disassembly and may be used more than once.

DVD disc DVD Excerpt: The Design Considerations video (WMV format [05:18] 10,300 KB) shows examples of poorly designed ramps.
This video is excerpted from the new Ramp Project DVD; four excerpts are avalable online. This DVD is available for purchase from MCIL.
[photo of level landing at door]
1. Notch 2 x 6s used to create level landing at door.

[photo of first module added to landing]
2. The first module in place, level landing established, bumper jack is being used for temporary positioning.

[photo of intermediate landing]
3. Landings are level, and slopes are correct.

[photo of trimmers and gussets to support ramp]
4. Trimmers and gussets are permanently attached after slope is correct and 4 x 4s vertical.

[photo of adding handrails
5. Attach 2x6s and 2x4s to 4x4s.

[photo of guardrails in place]
6. Guardrails are the last step to compete the ramp.

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