Design-Build ADA Wheelchair Ramp-

ADA Compliant-Residential Wheelchair Lift and Ramp CAD Designs with Before Photos and Build Notes

Before Photo A-Design-Build Exterior Wheelchair Ramp

CAD Design Automatic Wheelchair Lift Down Position

CAD Design Electric Wheelchair Lift in Up Position at House Level

CAD drawing- Determining Proper Ramp Location

CAD Drawing Final Design Exterior Wooden Wheelchair Ramp

Exterior Wheelchair Ramp CAD Design by Scotty-Scotts Contracting

My current project has a couple of phases of projects.  The first exterior project is adding wheelchair access to the front of this property located in , MO. 

After pricing a few of the electric wheel chair and stair lifts on the market, I found the prices start at $2,500 to $6,000-(each system has benefits and drawbacks).  Unfortunately, I learned that the costs of automatic systems are more than this clients budget can allow.  The clients eyes lit-up when I mentioned that we can build a ramp that will save him money and work within his budget.

To build a proper ADA complaint Wheel Chair Ramp I looked up the Specs and learned:

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides Wheelchair Ramp Specification and access guidelines that most business are required to meet. Most residential applications do not need to meet ADA guidelines, but they are a good reference point for recommended ramp lengths.  Most businesses, churches, schools and other organizations must comply with-

ADA Specifications and ADA guidelines for handicapped wheelchair ramp access. 

• 1:12 slope ratio which works out to be one foot of wheelchair ramp for each inch of rise. For instance, a 20 inch rise requires a 20 foot wheelchair ramp.
• Minimum 5’ x 5’ Flat area at the top and bottom of the ramp.
• Minimum 36 inches of clear space across the wheelchair ramp.
• Minimum Platform size is 5’ x 5’
• Maximum of 30 feet in a single run of wheelchair ramp prior to a rest or turn platform.
• Handrails on both sides of the wheelchair ramp

See Scotts Contracting Google Plus Photo Album for additional Build Notes

Final Build Notes will be added at a later date as I am designing an Interior Option that would act as a Platform Lift / Elevator or chairlift from the Garage up to the main level in the home.

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Exterior Wall Hempcrete Insulation Retrofit

Why Hempcrete and not other forms of insulation?

• Hemp Plant Fibers are a natural product that can be grown and sourced from Missouri Farmers.
• Hempcrete is as strong as Concrete with less damaging effects to our climate and provides a High RValue
• Adds Structural Reinforcement

Learn More Here You will be directed to the main website for contact information and additional details.

http://stlouisrenewableenergy.com/2013/12/18/stlouis-brick-home-hempcrete-insulation-retrofit/

Designed by Scotty-Scotts Contracting
Build a Green StLouis!

The politics of bringing hempcrete product to market and grown locally I feel will be an uphill battle...until that time I  looked into substituting Kenaf Plant Fibers instead of Hemp Plant Fibers. Scotty added April 24, 2014 Kenaf Plant Fibers will not replace Hemp Plant Kurd / Fibers for Hempcrete Retrofit and Construction Techniques per Greg- Hemp Technologies

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3rd Grade Solar Science Project-Results,Testing Procedures,Videos

In my quest to make school fun we decided to test the power of the sun with some kool solar gadgets.  She said it was fun testing the different solar toys and the test results prove that the power of the sun is strongest...

This is her project for her class I did my best to remain impartial and only helped when necessary or for spelling assistance with the big words.

When I read: "This is your child’s education, not yours; let your child discover her own answers and keep your participation in her homework to a bare minimum".  I think I'm on the right track!

 Solar Car

Test Day 1: 9:20am

Weather Report

* 28°F FEELS LIKE 20° 45° HIGH 24° LOW Sunny Most recent high temperature much below average. Sunny Clear Wind: S at 9 mph Wind:WSW at 11 mph Wind:N at 6 mph

Humidity: 43% Humidity: 45% Humidity: 66% UV Index: 1 - Low UV Index: 2 - Low Today: Sunny. High around 45F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight: Mainly clear skies. Low 24F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Pressure: 30.27 in Dew Point: 12° Visibility: 10.0 mi

• 1st test: 9:00 AM
• car on roof, and it worked but not real good. we tried it again on a table and it worked better than first time 9:20AM.
• 1st test too windy for windmill

• 2nd test 11:00 AM
• Car went faster
• 2nd Test too windy for windmill

• 3rd Test 1:00 PM
• A little bit slower
• we also learned that if we make a shadow the car will stop
• 3rd Test Too windy for windmill
• After doing the tests I think further testing should be done.  With a clock-stop watch.
• 4th Test 4:00 PM
• Move to Front Side of House in Light, Tested New Solar Wind Turbine.  Initial Test OK.

Test Day 2 10:00 AM

* 51°F FEELS LIKE 51° 51° HIGH 34° LOW Sunny Wind: S at 8 mph Wind: S at 11 mph Wind:SSW at 8 mph

Humidity: 44% Humidity: 55% Humidity: 88% UV Index: 2 - Low UV Index: 2 - Low Today: Sunny. High 51F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low 34F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Pressure: 30.26 in Dew Point: 29° Visibility: 10.0 mi

    

• Too Windy For Windmill
• Car Test 10:00 am:
• Test Track Length 4 feet long or 48 inches
• 1st Run- 1.7 seconds
• 2nd Run-2.0
• 3rd Run-2.1
• 4th Run-2.2
• 5th Run-2.1
• 10.1 Total
• 2.02 seconds is average
• Average is sum of runs divided by number of runs
• we went 48 inches in 2.02=23.76 inches per second
• Test Procedure:
• we measure the length.
• we put paper over the car so the sun couldn't get to the car.
• Then we time the car to see how fast it goes .
• then we write it on a piece of paper.
• then we take  a video and put it on youtube
• Car Test 1:00pm
• 1st Run 1.7
• 2nd Run 1.2
• 3rd Run 1.2
• 4th Run 1.5
• 5th Run 1.7
• Total= 9.2
• Average=1.84

1. we were faster second time then first time because there was more sun.
2. we were talking about how the sun moves forward during the day  in the afternoon the sun it's brighter
3. in the morning  it's not really bright in the afternoons it's brighter than the morning is and what made the car go faster
4. when the suns closer it's more powerful- in afternoon than the morning.  I know that because we tested it and it went faster in the afternoon

1st Video 

2nd Video 

3rd Video


We have a few more tests to be done and will start building the Science Project Display Board.

I feel that by encouraging the next generation in the benefits of solar power is a win win for the planet.

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Pt3 Kid Sized Plumbing-Small Biz Energy Efficient Design Build Project

This final blog post of the Series-Small Business Energy Efficient Design Build Project.  I will be addressing the Must Have Request of the Client- Two Child Sized Plumbing Fixtures and extra counter area by sink located outside of bathroom.  If you haven't noticed a design theme yet while reading about this project.  Let me give you a HINT: KIDS!  This project is all about providing a: safe environment for Kids to grow and learn!

Starting with the Must Have:

• Kids Sized Plumbing Fixture- 
• Problem Solved by a call to my preferred plumber and plumbing outlet.  I honestly didn't know these existed at the time of the Clients Initial Interview, but with a call to my Master Plumber who pointed me towards models by Kohler and Pacific Standard.  

11/27/2013 Kid Sized Plumbing Fixture On Sale $50 Milford Supply
4219 S Kingshighway Blvd StLouis MO
www.milfordsupply.com 

• Extra Counter Area- 
• The upstairs area is host to many activities for the children-crafts and crafting and other educational activities that will require ease of access to a Sink.  To me it only made sense that the sink area also be child sized!  
• Problem solved easily:  I will take the Standard Sink base and remove 12-14inches of the sides and back, then re-attach the system!  Saving Money by not having to order "Special" products!

• Kids Sized Plumbing Fixture

Extra Counter Area

Part 3-

• Pt3 Kid Sized Plumbing-Small Business Energy Efficient Design Build Project where I address the:
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  Kid Sized Plumbing Fixtures located in the Bathroom (part 3)

• 1 Sink located outside the Bathroom with Extra Counter-space (part 3)

Part 2-
Pt2 Ensuring Success StLouis Small Biz Energy Efficiency Design Build Project  Part 2 of this blog series I will be addressing the Open Floor Plan concept requested by the client.

Part 1-

In part 1 of this Small Business Energy Efficient Design Build Project I highlighted the three main points that are planned to make this project a truly energy efficient design that will provide this small business owner the space to grow while being energy efficient and not sacrificing the comfort levels.

"Proper Design Build Energy Conservation Techniques used 

in this project will ensure that this business owner will keep the 

energy costs low and comfort levels high-Scotty,Scotts Contracting"

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