Residential Elevators - A Trend For The Future

Already a growing trend, residential elevators are increasingly recognized as an investment that adds value and mobility to a home

. No longer restricted to the dumbwaiters and stairway chairlifts of the past, these elevators are especially popular with the disabled and elderly, making it easier for them to live comfortably and move around in their multi-level homes. In addition, they are more convenient and safer than stairs for carrying laundry, groceries or other items between floors.

There are a number of home elevator options to meet the needs of any individual or family, as well as match their specific home designs and budgetary constraints. Homeowners should be very much involved in the planning of their home elevators. The cars themselves are often easily customizable with a variety of fixture finishes and interior and lighting options. Even the exteriors can be designed to the homeowner's liking.

Customization in home elevator models goes beyond exterior forms and styles. Their technical specifications may vary as well depending on the homeowner's needs, floorplan and budget. For example, motor systems can range from a roped-hydraulic system to an in-line geared drive, which have their own benefits and space considerations. One of the newer models available is a self-supporting vacuum that works without pulleys, pistons or cables, and outwardly resembles the transparent tubes used to move cash at bank drive-up windows. This space-age, light and resistant vacuum is made of aluminum and polycarbonate, with a car that is literally transported by air: The turbines or vacuum pumps pull the car up, while the slow release of air pressures allows it to float back down.

Before having a residential elevator installed, every homeowner should consult with a professional to determine the feasibility of their project. There are structural considerations to take into account to ensure the home can handle the machinery and construction. These experts can also help with the spatial constraints of installation, as not every home can accommodate the travel height or door required. The size, weight and bulk capacities will be dependent on the space available for the unit to be installed.

Costs vary considerably as well depending on the features desired, the size and location of the car, and how much remodeling might be required. But having a home elevator installed could be well worth the price for those who seek a convenient lifestyle - or those who just want to add to their home's aesthetic appeal.

by: Stephen Daniels

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