Wide Interior Doors For Wheelchair Access

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Wide interior doors for wheelchair access.

A widened doorway requires a 900mm wide door which when being opened into a room or corridor can obstruct wheelchair access. When designing or remodeling a home for wheelchair access be sure to make doorways 36 wide. If you are purchasing a wheelchair be sure to measure all the doorways interior and exterior and. Common widths in residential construction include 30 and 32 inch doors although 36 inch front entry doors can be found in old or even relatively modern homes.

Door width for wheelchair access the width of a building s doorway may cause the owner to have to spend money to remodel the doorways if they are not wide enough for wheelchairs. Most doors come in standard sizes with some like his that are big enough to accommodate a wheelchair without remodeling. However these regulations often create a different issue in that the large door can turn reduce a room s accessibility. These doors are plenty wide enough but also offer the added benefits of strength durability and fantastic looks.

To overcome this issue we have a range of doors that are wider than 33 inches or 838mm. Finding a contractor to do it and paying out of pocket can be expensive for small mid size businesses. Due to the width of many wheelchairs it can be difficult to find a wheelchair accessible door.