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Several households have decks or patio locations that are accessible by a stair case situated outdoors. For those with circumstances that impact their mobility, an outdoor stair case can present a daunting challenge. Luckily, there are several options accessible for those that want an outdoor stair lift.

All stair lifts are composed of 4 fundamental components the track, the drive train, the chassis, and the seat. The drive train is situated inside of the chassis and consists of the gears or pulleys that propel the chassis and seat up and down the track. The drive train can be either rack and pinion or cable driven. Rack and pinion systems make use of gears and a toothed rail along the track. Cable driven systems use a high strength aluminum cable that is wound around a pulley inside of the chassis.

The stair lift track is the portion that is actually mounted to the stairs and steel buildings supports the weight of the chassis, seat, and rider. Based on the type of stair lift, the track also houses the toothed gears for rack and pinion lifts and the high strength cable for the cable driven lifts.

The chassis consists of the electric motor that moves the lift up the rail. The seat is mounted on best of the chassis enclosure and typically folds up although not in use.

There are a few factors to consider when installing a stair lift on an current stair case. Special attention need to be paid to the material that the steps are constructed from. Concrete actions will need various varieties of fasteners than wooden actions. Also, the length of the stair case need to be measured in order to acquire an correct price quote from a distributor. Each and every stair lift track is custom cut to the residence owners specifications and the length will affect the final cost of the stair lift.

For a straight stair case, a stair lift is a secure and economical answer but for outdoor use the chassis and track of the stair lift need to be sealed to safeguard against the elements. Also, the seat must be of a marine grade vinyl or related material to withstand sunlight and moisture. Most outdoor models also include a cover for the seat so that it is protected when not in use.