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There has been a lot of discussion aboutwhere one would like to live out their “golden years”.  One movement attractive to most people is “ageingin place”.  This term means people remainin their own homes and access the health and social supports and services theyrequire from...

Themost common topic of conversation and the most searched term on the Internet isCOVID-19. This tiny little virus has gained global attention because it haspermeated the lives of everyone on the planet. As the world journeys forward through this unprecedented time, the AscensionElevator...

When it comes to installing a residentialhome elevator, there are many different installationmethods to choose from depending on your personal needs. With homeelevators, there are, of course, pros and cons toeach installation. For your guidance, we’ve compiled a quick run-down of...

In our last blog post, we looked at the different types of residential home elevator installations. This should have given you an idea of the residential elevators that are available and which is best suited to your home environment and personal needs. Next, you need to factor in all the other...

Winter preparation is extremely importantfor elevators, and this is something most of us don’t know. As we enter thecold months, make sure your elevator is working perfectly fine. Keep an eye onthe elevator door sills, as ice and rock salt coming off your shoes can inhibitthe door operation...

When youconsider getting an elevator installed or modernized for your commercial orresidential property, there are some serious concerns you may have. Is iteconomical? How long will be the installation process? Is it worthspending money on? How long is it going to last? These are all...

Elevators are one of the safest modes oftransportation today, yet accidents involving elevators kill over 25 people andinjure another 10,000 every year. Although movies and television usually depicthighly dangerous elevator failures, in reality it is quite different. Elevatorsare supported by...

For many people, being restricted to awheelchair wasn’t a lifetime plan. However, because of some unexpected disease,tragedy, or aging years they found themselves thrust into a world they hadnever known before. As a wheelchair user, you have to face several challengesevery day, the most...

There are several reasons why people get elevators installed in their home. And once they decide they need an elevator, the next big decision they have to take is which elevator to buy. There are various types of elevators available in the market today: cable elevators, pneumatic elevators,...

Advances in construction continue to take skyscrapers to amazing new heights, but there’s a technology that has played a key role in making this possible i.e. the elevator system. Before elevators were introduced to the world, the height of buildings was restricted to 8-9 floors. It is due to...