ELEVATOR SUPPLIES AND INSTALLATIONS

One of the most important decisions that building owners, especially commercial property type buildings, have to make is choosing from among the type of elevator to use. Giving a great thought to the elevator installation part of constructing your building will help you end up with an elevator that is right for you and your property. It’s unlikely to find a huge building with no elevators. Stairs are no match when it comes to convenience and quick access to several floors. Although stairs will remain to be an integral part of a building, more people find elevators to be a friendlier ride, allowing them to get to the floor they want fast and easy.

While you might leave the decision of selecting the type of elevator you should be using for your building to your contractor, it’s not recommended. Hiring PMNL as an engineering consultant is the better option and it makes great sense so you can completely understand what options you have when it comes to elevators. The available choices may be overwhelming and can sometimes eliminate your enthusiasm but as you learn the unique features and advantages they each have, you will be able to know and decide on the type that combines excellent design with one that adheres to the standard technical requirements.

FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING ELEVATORS

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size and load ANALYSIS

The first factor to consider is the size and load capacity of the elevator. An elevator comes with standard size, usually three by four feet but you can also find one with bigger sizes. You can choose one depending on the size of the building or the expected amount of traffic that it will receive. If your building has little traffic, you can opt for an elevator that can accommodate up to 1000 pounds.
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risks to safety ANALYSIS

The possible risks to safety analysis. Certain safety measures must be taken into account to reduce the chances of accidents and other hazards occurring. Make sure you go for the type of elevator that comes with safety features such as in-cab phone, alarm system, power failure backup and finally, chain brake system.
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COST ANALYSIS

The cost of the elevator analysis. How much the elevator installation will cost you should be given great thought of as well. Elevators range from the economically priced variety to the luxurious ones. In addition to the purchase and installation, the maintenance cost of the elevator should also come into play.
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MODEL ANALYSIS

The model of the elevator analysis. There are several models of elevators the market offers. While you might prefer one that suits your budget best, it is also a good idea to go for one that comes with a design perfect for your building.
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