A Curved Stair Lift Will Help You Live The Independent Life You Enjoy, In The Home You Love

A curved stair lift is designed for a staircase that has corners or bends and is custom made to fit your staircase exactly. Since the curved rails are custom built, curved stairlifts will generally be more expensive than a standard straight stair lift and can take from three to ten weeks to be assembled and then installed.

If you are considering purchasing a used stair lift, you may find that it is difficult to find a used curved stair lift that will fit the layout of your staircase. This is due to the fact that the angles of the stair segments and the exact shape of the curved section must be able to match. Another factor to consider when choosing a curved stair lift is that since it has been custom built for your particular staircase it may be difficult, if not impossible to relocate. Remember that a stair lift is a specialist piece of equipment. Even if the carriage and chair can be reused, it is very unlikely that the curved rail can be.

It is a fact that a curved stair lift will often require more service over time than a straight stair lift, possibly caused by the additional stress from the chair having to go around the curve on the track. If your staircase has a flat landing where it turns, you should consider the option of installing two straight stair lifts, as an alternative to one curved unit. Obviously, this assumes that the user is able to transfer from one stair lift to the other, which just may not be possible. For impartial expert advice and the most competitive prices from leading manufactures such as Acorn, Ameriglide and Summit please visit the merchants on this site.