Do You Need A Curved Stair Lift? Learn More…
Have you ever visited a house that had a staircase that was basically broken into two parts?
The first part went straight up and then you reach a little landing area and then you make a sharp turn and you continue going up the steps until you reach the second floor. What happens if you become ill or injured and you need to install a stair chair lift system so that you can access the upstairs part of your home? Assuming you have a staircase similar to the one I just described, you will probably need a curved stair lift. Let me describe what these are like.
In many ways they are similar to traditional straight rail stair lift systems. Many will operate on a battery system and have multiple remote controls. They will also have a lot of features that make it easy if you have to transfer from the stair lift chair to a wheelchair. Where they differ is regarding the railing system that guides the chair up the steps. As the name suggests, a curved stair lift will actually wrap around the side of a wall near the landing area of your stair case. You do not need to dismount from the chair itself and then get into a separate chair lift that will take you up the second set of steps. You simply remain seated and you will see that the chair curves around the wall and continues on its way up the steps while using the same rail the entire time.
Needless to say this can be incredibly convenient for those who would like to maintain some semblance of aesthetics in their home while at the same time getting the functional help they need to go from one part of your house to the other despite not being able to walk up and down the steps on their own. You will more than likely need a curved stair lift if you have a stair case that is similar to the one I initially described. The good news is that you are not alone and that there are a variety of choices. I think you will really be happy with your new stair lift.
Curved Stair Lift Video Demonstration
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