Posted by: admin in Access Blog on Jan 17, 2007
Residential elevators were a chosen amenity for 94,000 homeowners last year! These homeowners were among the ever-increasing number of individuals who recognize the benefits of solving or preventing a “vertical mobility challenge” through the use of an elevator. Elevators – whether luxuriously appointed or simple in style - are a practical way to add functionality to any home and can be uniquely designed to reflect the needs and tastes of the homeowners.
Today’s residential elevators are high quality, low maintenance and are surprisingly affordable. They can be incorporated into the plans for new construction or retrofitted into an existing home. The addition of a residential elevator is truly the ultimate way to “age proof” any home, as it will eliminate the potential for access limitations created by physical disabilities.
Any builder will tell you, it is always cheaper to “build up” with a multi story plan than to “build out”, spreading the desired square footage over precious real estate. The cost of adding a residential elevator to a new construction floor plan can often be off-set by the savings realized on foundation and roofing materials! In addition, an elevator can be the ideal solution for building lots that are small or are limited by the requirements of shoreland setbacks.
Whether for luxury or necessity, a residential elevator is a practical addition that will add convenience and value to any home!