Build a deck access ramp.
Wood deck ramp plans.
Secure decking of choice we used 2x6s on the ramp starting at the building and working your way down using two deck screws per board at each joist.
If you need to build a handicap accessible deck ramp be aware that there are very specific rules that must be followed.
Cut off excess overlap and use the remaining piece for the next run.
One uses concrete piers which is what i recommend for decks in general.
The angle of the ramp surfaces and the length or run of the ramp is a critical project consideration.
The ramp slope will impact the layout requirements the expense involved and the ramp s ultimate usefulness.
The ramp must have at least 36 in.
Not all ramps are.
First you must build the ramp at a 1 12 slope which means that you can only drop 1 for every 12 of the distance the ramp covers.
You can design it to be either an angle deck or flat stairs all according to the space you have.
Starting with the ramp foundation the plans show two different approaches.
Spacing from the ramp floor to the top of the handrails figure c.
This is also the kind of thing you d want to use if your access ramp was going to be completely permanent.
Slope is the angle relationship of vertical height rise to the horizontal length or projection run.
Making the ramp too narrow is also a common diy mistake.
Before you proceed draw a detailed sketch of your ramp showing ramp width landing size and site location.
Make your deck more accessible by building and installing a deck ramp.