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What to Know About Home Elevators

lonestarborger by lonestarborger
July 17, 2019
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Installing an elevator in your house may sound like a strange and excessive luxury. However, more homeowners are considering this addition to the home these days, especially as modern lifestyles change and they become easier to buy and install. If you’re on the fence or if the notion is completely new to you, take a moment to learn more about home elevators and what they offer.

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  • Types of Elevators
  • Benefits of Installation
  • What About Building Codes?

Types of Elevators

Elevators come in a few different styles depending on how they’re meant to be used and how they function. The most common are traction elevators, driven by cables or chains wound around a drum that is operated with a motor; these can come in a machine room-less form that houses the drive within the hoistway for a smaller footprint. Hydraulic and pneumatic models also exist, with pistons driven by fluid pumps. Passenger elevators can include any of these, while a residential freight elevator is most likely to involve high-strength cables.

Benefits of Installation

Elevators are typically associated with convenience, and a home elevator definitely provides that. However, accessibility is also a major consideration. A home elevator can eliminate barriers for family members or guests in multi-story houses, especially for the disabled or elderly, or make moving heavy objects between floors significantly easier. Modern home elevators also save space compared to stairwells and can add an interesting style to the house. As with any residential project, it can increase property value as well.

What About Building Codes?

Building codes vary between states and municipal communities, and while any good elevator contractor will know the relevant codes, you should also familiarize yourself with the requirements as well. In particular, do research on whether you need a permit and how frequently inspections are required, if any. Your contractor may have advice on how to obtain a permit and get an official inspection done.

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