Homes are more than just a place to lay our head at night. They’re gateways to the world around us. Whether you enjoy sipping coffee on your deck while soaking up the view, wandering down to the lake behind your house, or just popping out the front door for some shopping, having the freedom to come and go as you please truly makes a house a home.
Unfortunately, homes aren’t always built for those with mobility concerns, making enjoying the outdoors or moving around different levels challenging. Fortunately, outdoor lifts offer a simple solution! These helpful additions let you freely explore your home’s surroundings.
Here’s a look at the different types of outdoor lifts available and how they can transform your experience at home.
Types of Outdoor Lifts
Outdoor lifts generally come in two styles: vertical platform lifts or outdoor stair lifts. Each option offers unique benefits, so making the right choice for you depends on your lifestyle, needs, and your home’s layout.
Below, we’ll explore the benefits of both types of outdoor lifts.
Vertical Platform Lifts
Vertical platform lifts are an excellent option for wheelchair users. They can be open or fully enclosed for year-round use, and their components are weather-resistant.
Vertical lifts can be installed directly beside a porch or deck to allow easy access to and from ground level. This requires a much smaller footprint than a ramp, which can require up to 1 foot of length for every 1 inch of rise.
Platform lifts make it easy for wheelchair riders to come and go. They can be installed alongside stairs so that anyone can freely access outdoor entries, decks, and patios. Whether you want to host outdoor gatherings, work on your garden, or simply get to and from your car, a vertical lift is an excellent solution.
Outdoor Stair Lifts
Stair lifts are ideal for users with mobility concerns who don’t rely on a wheelchair to move around the home. By adding a stair lift chair to your outside staircase, you can restore access to many parts of your property.
This type of lift works well whether you have a short stairway at your front door or a long, multi-turn staircase heading down to your lake. They easily fit most stairways, and the chair folds up to allow others to use the stairway freely.
All Arrow Lift’s outdoor stair lifts are weather-resistant, featuring UV-resistant material, water-resistant motors, and battery housings. They accommodate up to 400 pounds and work year-round, whether you want to enjoy your deck and garden or make your way to an adventure.
Reconnect With the Outdoors — Right at Home
When mobility is limited, it’s easy to feel isolated at home. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Outdoor lifts can restore access to your home and give you the freedom to come and go with ease.
Whether you want to enjoy your backyard oasis with ease or gain confidence to host family gatherings, adding an outdoor lift can make it possible.
Don’t just choose any outdoor lift, though. Connect with a reputable, trusted lift company with the experience to help you plan your new setup and complete a safe installation. At Arrow Lift, we bring more than 35 years of experience to every lift project, not to mention the best products in the business.
Start planning your outdoor lift installation today, and reconnect with the outdoors in your own backyard!
