4 Signs You Need a Remodel for Your Handicap Accessible Bathroom
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Modern bathrooms may be fully functional and aesthetically pleasing to young, able-bodied people, but these styles are not always safe or even accessible for elderly or disabled individuals. A handicap-accessible bathroom is vital for people who have fallen, been diagnosed with a chronic condition, or have a mobility condition that renders them unable to use bathrooms in the same way that able-bodied people do. HomeEnvy makes it a priority to create handicap-accessible improvements to homes that require it. Give us a call today to learn more.
Only Suction Cup Grab Bars Are Available
You can probably assume that anything that is secured to the wall with suction cups is not completely safe to rely on to support the full weight of your body or anybody else’s. There are no ways to responsibly add suction cup grab bars to your bathroom because they are a low-quality accessibility feature that will likely lead to injury. A much more efficient and safer alternative are grab bars that are installed into the walls near the toilet, shower or bathtub, or anywhere else they may be needed.
Guests Are Pulling Themselves up by a Towel
Guests who have no other option than to grab on to nearby towels to pull themselves up is a clear indication that your home lacks handicap accessible home solutions. At HomeEnvy, we offer options designed to provide freedom and flexibility to individuals with physical disabilities. We strive to create a safe environment where you or guests can enjoy the lifestyle you deserve.
Guests Are Using a Shower Chair With Legs in a Fiberglass Tub or Shower
You may not have known, but a shower chair with legs in a fiberglass tub or shower is unsafe because the legs will poke through. The result is two-fold — the compromised safety of a family member and a plumbing issue. There are countless ways to make your bathtub or shower a safer place for guests or family members with physical disabilities, all of which can be discussed with the home remodeling contractors at HomeEnvy.
The Bathroom Isn’t Large Enough to Accomodate Wheelchairs and Other Handicap Equipment
Dimensions are vital when upgrading any room in your home to accommodate guests with physical disabilities, especially your bathroom. The door to the bathroom, and other doors in the house, should be a minimum of 34 inches wide. The Americans With Disabilities Act requires a 5-foot turning radius for a wheelchair. In addition to this, you should also plan on 27 inches of clearance under the sink, which will allow for a wheelchair. The top of the sink should be 32 to 34 inches off the floor with a mirror that is hung lower enough for a seated person to see themselves.
At HomeEnvy, we specialize in upgrading your bathroom and home so they are ADA-compliant. It is our honor and privilege to improve the lives of those with physical disabilities by working with them to remodel their homes. Reach out to us if you have any questions about remodeling your bathroom to be more accessible.
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