Tripping Into A Step-down Living Room

 
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Old 01-04-2009, 10:47 PM   #21
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Re: Tripping Into A Step-down Living Room


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!

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Old 01-04-2009, 11:29 PM   #22
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Re: Tripping Into A Step-down Living Room


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