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The Evolution of Handrail Design in Hospitals
When it comes to places where handrails are needed most, hospitals quickly come to mind.…
Exterior Handrail Systems: 17 Design Ideas for Outdoor Handrails
Handrails sometimes go unnoticed. They’re one of those things that you may not realize how much they’re needed and how often you use them until they aren’t available. But when they’re absent, that absence is fully felt as your hand reaches in vain for the support that isn’t there. That’s why exterior handrails are so […]
Selecting the Right Handrails for Seniors
Continuing to live in the most comfortable environment is essential to happiness as people age, and for many, this means staying in the home that they love, known as aging-in-place. Aging-in-place means that seniors are able to live comfortably and safely in their own home as they grow older while maintaining as much autonomy as […]
Achieving a Modern Look with Sleek, Durable Handrail Designs
Handrails used to be intended to prevent people from falling off of balconies, stairs or decks, but the modern handrail has seen an upgrade not only in functionality, but also in style and necessity. Decorative wooden and wrought iron handrails, while beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, are not good at preventing falls when navigating up or […]
Wall Mounted Handrails: Considerations and Design Ideas
Navigating stairways is something that people do everyday, but most never give a thought to the handrails that support them as they climb or descend the stairs or travel up or down ramps. Without handrails, stability decreases and the likelihood of a fall increases, especially in the case of the elderly, small children, and those […]
Grab Bar Placement: The 5 Best Places to Install Grab Bars in Your Home
What are Grab Bars? A grab bar is essentially a short piece of a handrail that can be installed anywhere that additional support and safety is necessary. They are designed for smaller areas where maintaining balance may be difficult, leading to the potential for stumbles or falls. Many grab bars aren’t able to fit into […]
6 Reasons Why You Should Use LED Handrail Lighting
Stairs and ramps are places where falls and stumbles commonly occur. To combat this danger, installing custom continuous handrails with a round profile is an excellent solution that increases stability and prevents falls. But that’s not all you can do. Lighted handrails take safety and peace of mind to the next level, enabling you to […]
9 Things to Look For In a Shower Grab Bar
Shower grab bars provide added safety and stability to a slippery environment. When deciding which grab bar to install as a shower safety bar, it’s important to consider a variety of factors. From providing adequate support to ensuring that the design is rust- resistant, these 9 things to look for in a shower grab bar […]
5 Ideas to Elevate Your Home Design with Black Handrails
Incorporating handrails into your home means not only increasing the level of safety but also…
A More Versatile Alternative to Handrails from Home Depot
For do-it-yourselfers, Home Depot is often the go-to for home remodeling supplies. But when it…
The Importance of ADA Compliant Grab Bars
In areas where falls are common such as in bathrooms, around toilets and in showers…
6 Problems with Wood Handrails: Choosing a Better Alternative
Choosing the perfect handrail for your home or business means sifting through lots of options.…
Ramp Handrails: What You Need to Know | Meeting Code Requirements with Promenaid
ADA-compliant handrails for ramps must meet specific criteria to ensure the safety of those using…
How to Measure for A Basic Handrail Installation
Measuring your space for a stair railing is a reasonably simple task, yet it still…
The Best Option for Church Handrails
A church’s congregation is usually made up of a variety of people. As the leader…
Interior Handrail Design Ideas: Get a Grip on Placement Options
Handrails are essential to creating stairways, hallways, and even bathrooms that put safety first. And…
How to Choose the Best Multi-Family Handrails
Choosing a handrail for a multi-family building requires attention to detail and an awareness of…
13 Types of Wall Protection: Choosing the Best Solution for Your Walls
Whether you’re designing a healthcare center, college dorm, mixed-use building, or single-family home, incorporating wall…
The Ultimate Guide to Handrails
Why Are Handrails Important? Each year, 1 million Americans are injured as a result of…
The Top 18 Multi-family Building Architect Firms
Found on top lists like the Building Design + Construction Annual Giants 400 report and…
Breaking Down Handrail Building Codes in Texas
Building codes and specific building requirements can vary depending on the area you’re in. The…
Choosing the Best Apartment Building Handrails
Whether you’re renovating an existing apartment building or constructing a new one, you will need…
Handrails vs. Stair Railings? – Get a Grip on the Difference
Handrails and stair railings – they sound like pretty much the same thing, right? They’re…
Promenaid Receives Rare Double Nomination at International Builders Show!
Promenaid Handrails is a finalist for both Best Indoor Living Product and Best Bath Product…
Accidental deaths among adults 65 and over
Think falls among seniors aren’t a big problem? Think again. Falls cause more accidental deaths…
Introducing Promenaid® Endura™ in Satin Black
Continuing the promise of a better handrail anywhere you need one Better, because Promenaid® delivers what no…
Study Results: Aging-In-Place
Study Results: Home-Based Care Combined with Modest Renovations Reduces Disability, Promotes Aging-In-Place A study published…
It’s High Time We Dealt With Falls
Society has tackled the world’s great public health challenges, often with remarkable success. How is…
You Don’t Need a Parachute to Jump Out of an Airplane…
…but you do need a parachute to jump out of an airplane twice. Or, at…
Why do we fall?
November is Falls Prevention Month We bring you some thoughts on the topic. Here’s #1…
The Segway vs The Tricycle
November is Falls Prevention Month We bring you some thoughts on the topic. Here’s #2…
Channel Your Inner Tricycle
November is Falls Prevention Month We bring you some thoughts on the topic. Here’s #3…
5 Tips and Tricks for Installing PromenAid Handrails
1. Read the instructions! Most everything you really need to know is in the installation…
