Tripping into a step-down living room - Page 2 - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

Security101 · 01-04-2009, 10:47 PM

How wide is the opening? like 8' or better?

Maybe a large planter placed centered between the rails to give some texture to the entry area might help - and it's removable when not needed.

It would leave room to get by on both sides, but might help him "detect it" better...

And it's decorative!

Jim

maceycon · 01-04-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jamestrd

Lower the archway so he hits his head instead of tripping.

Now that's funny. Wish I thought of it.

Truthfully though a few years ago I had a client with a step-down in their store. They asked me to turn this step down into a ramp. I was going to do that, but her insurance agent told her they have more claims from people tripping on ramps than step-downs. The agent suggested I build swinging gate. That made people aware of the step down. They have not had a person trip since I put the gate in. I doubt you are going to put a gate in his house, but maybe a handrail would draw his attention. Or you could remove the floor boards from the living room and he will only do it 1 more time.

ccarlisle · 01-05-2009, 06:57 AM

Schluter have a few products for that...check them out.