The Rise of Home Elevators:
As homeowners look at the future of their property and adapting it either now – or for later life – a key feature which is popping up across thousands of residences is whether to install a home elevator.
With the popularity of multi-level homes on the rise, and more Americans wishing to stay comfortable and age in place, a residential elevator can provide the answer to keeping your space safe, mobile, and ready for any eventuality.
The Stiltz Home Elevator has revolutionized the market since its introduction and has become a modern alternative to a stair lift with more than 35,000 installed globally. Below is a quick-fire guide to why thousands of homeowners have decided to choose a home elevator.
The Main Types of Home Elevator – Explained:
- Hydraulic: The traditional system is powered by a hydraulic piston. Although it provides a smooth ride, it requires a machine room and increased maintenance.
- Traction: Operates with cables and counterweights, which are usually found in commercial elevators. Requires a larger footprint and overhead space.
- Pneumatic Vacuum: Uses air pressure and a cylindrical cab, which provides a minimalistic look, but with noisier operation and limited capacity.
- Cable: A non-hydraulic elevator which travels on self-supporting rails with a self-contained motor at the top of the lift which travels cleanly between floors with no shaft, machine room or pit. This is the speciality of a Stiltz elevator. Fast installation time and small footprint.
Rapid-Fire Checklist for a Stiltz Home Elevator:
- Space needed: Designed to be compact and easy to fit in almost anywhere, with no machine room required. Most models fit in a space similar to a small closet.
- Power requirements: Stiltz elevators plug into a standard 120V outlet, the same used as most everyday appliances. It keeps installation simple and costs low.
- Weight capacity: Supporting 375 to 500 lbs, options like the Stiltz Duo residential elevator are perfect for pairs or the Trio, which is ideal for wheelchair users.
- Safety standards: Stiltz complies with provincial safety requirements including CSA B613 standards.
- Expected service and upkeep: The maintenance is kept to a minimum due to its self-contained drive system, and routine check-ups are provided by the team to ensure longevity.
Cost Breakdown for a Stiltz Home Elevator v Other Models
- The Stiltz home elevator is cost-efficient compared to traditional elevators and other models because no major construction work is necessary and there is minimal installation time too. The total cost of the lift depends on which model is chosen – standard or wheelchair lift – and if any extras are added.
- Whereas traditional elevators for the home require extensive construction, including digging a pit or reinforcing floors, a Stiltz elevator keeps the cost low as the lift is fitted into the pre-existing space, with basic electrical preparation as the lift plugs into a regular power source.
- Prices vary across provinces, as labor rates and permit requirements can differ. Choosing a lift with minimal structural needs can help to keep the overall costs lower.
Choosing a home elevator doesn’t have to be complicated – Stiltz makes every step simple