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| Sheree 2005-04-21, 10:51 pm |
| Looking into building a home. Besides 36" door openings, and a roll in
shower, is there anything else that I might need to have specially build?
Thanks
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| Dove 1 2005-04-21, 10:51 pm |
| A couple of things would make my life easier ---
Raised flower beds --- hose attatchments on 2 sides of the house --
sprinkler system --
Kitchen shelves that slide out --- sturdy handrails --- levers for
faucets instead of knobs ---pantry type storage where more items often
used are at the middle level -- varied counter heights with a chair
opening --
Toilet needs special placement also -
Electrical plug outlets and wall switches at a convient height - also
thermastat control
keep the flooring materials smoothly levels ---
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| lowered counters -- especially if you want to cook in the kitchen.
"Sheree" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:H9Y9e.17044$Ow2.1526@fe06.lga...
> Looking into building a home. Besides 36" door openings, and a roll in
> shower, is there anything else that I might need to have specially build?
> Thanks
>
>
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| Kelly 2005-04-22, 11:49 am |
| Hi Sheree! I work for a production home builder who will make design
changes to accommodate wheelchair users (and others!). We just
finished a home for a 75-year-old husband and wife; the wife spends a
lot of time in a wheelchair. However, we had to move up the closing
for them because the husband fell, broke his hip, and can't navigate
the stairs to the upstairs shower.
The buyers only had to pay the difference between the standard item and
the adapted item, which was added to their purchase price and not
requested up front. They also paid a $1000 redraw fee for the
architect up front. It was a very affordable process for them.
The reason I mention all this is because many buyers don't realize that
some production builders will make those adaptations for them.
Actually, it's the ONLY time we will make changes for a buyer.
Kelly
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| ms-bites 2005-04-22, 11:49 am |
| You didn't mention your condition. You mentioned a roll in shower so I
assume it's hard to get around. Grab bars are an important factor in the
bathroom. I have 13 total, by the toilet and in the shower. Are you
building a one level?
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| Sheree 2005-04-22, 5:51 pm |
| >>>Toilet needs special placement also -
Thanks for the ideas. It seems like the toliet these days are built into
their own little rooms, so that is something that we will have to think
about. When you say "special placement" do you mean, what?
Sheree
"Dove 1" <Yonna1@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:9104-42685AE0-46@storefull-3351.bay.webtv.net...
> A couple of things would make my life easier ---
> Raised flower beds --- hose attatchments on 2 sides of the house --
> sprinkler system --
>
> Kitchen shelves that slide out --- sturdy handrails --- levers for
> faucets instead of knobs ---pantry type storage where more items often
> used are at the middle level -- varied counter heights with a chair
> opening --
> Toilet needs special placement also -
>
> Electrical plug outlets and wall switches at a convient height - also
> thermastat control
>
> keep the flooring materials smoothly levels ---
>
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| Sheree 2005-04-22, 5:51 pm |
| Thanks Al for the reply. Actually it is for my husband who is a "lurker"
here. He has had SPMS for 5 years now. His power chair actually has a seat
that raises up and down (we got that thinking ahead for the football games),
so regular counters should be ok.
But perhaps a "cutout" in the bathout vanity so he can get up and under the
sink?
Sheree
"Al" <codefinger@cox.net> wrote in message
news:LuZ9e.4131$H53.603@lakeread05...
> lowered counters -- especially if you want to cook in the kitchen.
>
>
> "Sheree" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:H9Y9e.17044$Ow2.1526@fe06.lga...
build?[vbcol=seagreen]
>
>
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| Sheree 2005-04-22, 5:51 pm |
| Thanks Kelly for the info. We knew that they would have to "redraw" the
blueprints, as we need everyone on the same page. We have looked at new
homes, but them you have to go in and make all the changes, so we have
talked to the agent about what they can do for us if we buy before they
build in the house. They said the 36" doorways were no problem, and they
were checking on a roll in shower. But since this is all new to us, we want
to make sure we have everything in place before they build.
Thanks again,
Sheree
"Kelly" <kbranchal@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1114178949.019435.8910@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
> Hi Sheree! I work for a production home builder who will make design
> changes to accommodate wheelchair users (and others!). We just
> finished a home for a 75-year-old husband and wife; the wife spends a
> lot of time in a wheelchair. However, we had to move up the closing
> for them because the husband fell, broke his hip, and can't navigate
> the stairs to the upstairs shower.
>
> The buyers only had to pay the difference between the standard item and
> the adapted item, which was added to their purchase price and not
> requested up front. They also paid a $1000 redraw fee for the
> architect up front. It was a very affordable process for them.
>
> The reason I mention all this is because many buyers don't realize that
> some production builders will make those adaptations for them.
> Actually, it's the ONLY time we will make changes for a buyer.
>
> Kelly
>
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| Sheree 2005-04-22, 5:51 pm |
| Hello,
Actually it is my husband who has SPMS. He is able to get around the
house with a rollator, but recently received his power chair. Last week he
was not feeling well and was pretty weak, so he tried using the chair in the
house only to find out that he could not go anywhere but the front room and
kitchen due to the doorways. That is when we said we need to plan now on
building a home that will accommodate him and his needs.So any and all ideas
are greatly appreciated.
Sheree
"ms-bites" <adj022762@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:b2d2936d76fc241522650cfdfb7b1d4b@localhost.talkaboutsupport.com...
> You didn't mention your condition. You mentioned a roll in shower so I
> assume it's hard to get around. Grab bars are an important factor in the
> bathroom. I have 13 total, by the toilet and in the shower. Are you
> building a one level?
>
>
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| Dove 1 2005-04-22, 10:51 pm |
| What I meant about placing the toilet so that there is comfortable space
for transfering from a wheelchair --- and having grab bars placed by
proffessionals
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| Dove 1 2005-04-22, 10:51 pm |
| A cutout by the sink counters would make his life less complicated -- it
would be good ---
| |
|
| Hi Sheree! I work for a production home builder who will make design
changes to accommodate wheelchair users (and others!). We just
finished a home for a 75-year-old husband and wife; the wife spends a
lot of time in a wheelchair. However, we had to move up the closing
for them because the husband fell, broke his hip, and can't navigate
the stairs to the upstairs shower.
The buyers only had to pay the difference between the standard item and
the adapted item, which was added to their purchase price and not
requested up front. They also paid a $1000 redraw fee for the
architect up front. It was a very affordable process for them.
The reason I mention all this is because many buyers don't realize that
some production builders will make those adaptations for them.
Actually, it's the ONLY time we will make changes for a buyer.
Kelly
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| ms-bites 2005-04-24, 5:55 pm |
| You didn't mention your condition. You mentioned a roll in shower so I
assume it's hard to get around. Grab bars are an important factor in the
bathroom. I have 13 total, by the toilet and in the shower. Are you
building a one level?
| |
| Sheree 2005-04-24, 10:58 pm |
| >>>Toilet needs special placement also -
Thanks for the ideas. It seems like the toliet these days are built into
their own little rooms, so that is something that we will have to think
about. When you say "special placement" do you mean, what?
Sheree
"Dove 1" <Yonna1@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:9104-42685AE0-46@storefull-3351.bay.webtv.net...
> A couple of things would make my life easier ---
> Raised flower beds --- hose attatchments on 2 sides of the house --
> sprinkler system --
>
> Kitchen shelves that slide out --- sturdy handrails --- levers for
> faucets instead of knobs ---pantry type storage where more items often
> used are at the middle level -- varied counter heights with a chair
> opening --
> Toilet needs special placement also -
>
> Electrical plug outlets and wall switches at a convient height - also
> thermastat control
>
> keep the flooring materials smoothly levels ---
>
| |
| Sheree 2005-04-24, 10:58 pm |
| Thanks Al for the reply. Actually it is for my husband who is a "lurker"
here. He has had SPMS for 5 years now. His power chair actually has a seat
that raises up and down (we got that thinking ahead for the football games),
so regular counters should be ok.
But perhaps a "cutout" in the bathout vanity so he can get up and under the
sink?
Sheree
"Al" <codefinger@cox.net> wrote in message
news:LuZ9e.4131$H53.603@lakeread05...
> lowered counters -- especially if you want to cook in the kitchen.
>
>
> "Sheree" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:H9Y9e.17044$Ow2.1526@fe06.lga...
build?[vbcol=seagreen]
>
>
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| Sheree 2005-04-24, 10:58 pm |
| Thanks Kelly for the info. We knew that they would have to "redraw" the
blueprints, as we need everyone on the same page. We have looked at new
homes, but them you have to go in and make all the changes, so we have
talked to the agent about what they can do for us if we buy before they
build in the house. They said the 36" doorways were no problem, and they
were checking on a roll in shower. But since this is all new to us, we want
to make sure we have everything in place before they build.
Thanks again,
Sheree
"Kelly" <kbranchal@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1114178949.019435.8910@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
> Hi Sheree! I work for a production home builder who will make design
> changes to accommodate wheelchair users (and others!). We just
> finished a home for a 75-year-old husband and wife; the wife spends a
> lot of time in a wheelchair. However, we had to move up the closing
> for them because the husband fell, broke his hip, and can't navigate
> the stairs to the upstairs shower.
>
> The buyers only had to pay the difference between the standard item and
> the adapted item, which was added to their purchase price and not
> requested up front. They also paid a $1000 redraw fee for the
> architect up front. It was a very affordable process for them.
>
> The reason I mention all this is because many buyers don't realize that
> some production builders will make those adaptations for them.
> Actually, it's the ONLY time we will make changes for a buyer.
>
> Kelly
>
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| Dove 1 2005-04-24, 10:58 pm |
| A cutout by the sink counters would make his life less complicated -- it
would be good ---
| |
| ms-bites 2005-04-26, 10:56 pm |
| You didn't mention your condition. You mentioned a roll in shower so I
assume it's hard to get around. Grab bars are an important factor in the
bathroom. I have 13 total, by the toilet and in the shower. Are you
building a one level?
| |
| Sheree 2005-04-26, 10:57 pm |
| >>>Toilet needs special placement also -
Thanks for the ideas. It seems like the toliet these days are built into
their own little rooms, so that is something that we will have to think
about. When you say "special placement" do you mean, what?
Sheree
"Dove 1" <Yonna1@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:9104-42685AE0-46@storefull-3351.bay.webtv.net...
> A couple of things would make my life easier ---
> Raised flower beds --- hose attatchments on 2 sides of the house --
> sprinkler system --
>
> Kitchen shelves that slide out --- sturdy handrails --- levers for
> faucets instead of knobs ---pantry type storage where more items often
> used are at the middle level -- varied counter heights with a chair
> opening --
> Toilet needs special placement also -
>
> Electrical plug outlets and wall switches at a convient height - also
> thermastat control
>
> keep the flooring materials smoothly levels ---
>
| |
| Sheree 2005-04-26, 10:57 pm |
| Thanks Al for the reply. Actually it is for my husband who is a "lurker"
here. He has had SPMS for 5 years now. His power chair actually has a seat
that raises up and down (we got that thinking ahead for the football games),
so regular counters should be ok.
But perhaps a "cutout" in the bathout vanity so he can get up and under the
sink?
Sheree
"Al" <codefinger@cox.net> wrote in message
news:LuZ9e.4131$H53.603@lakeread05...
> lowered counters -- especially if you want to cook in the kitchen.
>
>
> "Sheree" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:H9Y9e.17044$Ow2.1526@fe06.lga...
build?[vbcol=seagreen]
>
>
| |
| Sheree 2005-04-26, 10:57 pm |
| Hello,
Actually it is my husband who has SPMS. He is able to get around the
house with a rollator, but recently received his power chair. Last week he
was not feeling well and was pretty weak, so he tried using the chair in the
house only to find out that he could not go anywhere but the front room and
kitchen due to the doorways. That is when we said we need to plan now on
building a home that will accommodate him and his needs.So any and all ideas
are greatly appreciated.
Sheree
"ms-bites" <adj022762@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:b2d2936d76fc241522650cfdfb7b1d4b@localhost.talkaboutsupport.com...
> You didn't mention your condition. You mentioned a roll in shower so I
> assume it's hard to get around. Grab bars are an important factor in the
> bathroom. I have 13 total, by the toilet and in the shower. Are you
> building a one level?
>
>
| |
| Janebee 2005-04-30, 5:52 pm |
| Wherever you plan to put grab bars, have the
builder put 2" x 10"s betwen the studs. That way
there will be some leeway on exactly where to put
the bars, and they will have something really
secure to screw into.
Have radient heating in the floor! It's the most
wonderful thing.
We had a stupid builder who thought he knew
everything, and my roll-in shower turned out to
have the water roll out all over the floor, into
the bedroom and closet. They had to build a
barrier. He should have sunk a shower pan into
the floor joists.
I have tile walls and floor and it's the greatest
thing for people who are inclined to have various
"accidents".
Jane
Dove 1 wrote:
> A cutout by the sink counters would make his life less complicated -- it
> would be good ---
>
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