What's Behind the Elevator Door

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August 2020

In this Issue:

Blueprint for Success

We received the 2019 Silver Prism Award!

Featured Project

Check out this Lighthouse design shaft for a VPL.

Code Considerations

Learn more about elevator door baffles and their importance.

Warranty and Service

A look into our various maintenance options.

What's on Your Mind?

What options are available for the floors of an elevator cab?

What's Next

We will be attending the ABX Show if it is not cancelled due to safety concerns.

Blueprint for Success

2019 Silver PRISM Award Winners

The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (B.R.A.G.B.) awarded a 2019 Silver Prism Award to Home Healthsmith as the participating Boston area Elevator Company for a local project. B.R.A.G.B. recognizes the finest projects and outstanding achievements of builders, developers, project owners, architects, land planners, marketing/advertising firms, interior designers, remodelers, and other professionals in the home building industry. Winning a coveted Prism Award is a sign of excellence in your field and recognition of superior achievement.

Home Healthsmith teamed up with Oasis Specialty Glass and Apex Carpentry LLC to design, fabricate and install an all glass elevator and shaft for a high-end, three-story town house in Boston’s prestigious Union Wharf.

Project Details

Project: 3 Story Residential Glass Elevator

Location: Union Wharf, Boston, MA

Builder: Apex Carpentry LLC

Architect: Timothy Burke Architecture

Engineer: Structures Workshop

Elevator Company: Home Healthsmith LLC

Glass Company: Oasis Specialty Glass

Description: Residential glass elevator and shaft with staircase surround

Features: 1/2” Low iron glass elevator enclosure featuring Alice, digitally imaged glass

Hardware: Brushed Stainless Steel, 20 side-lites (6 lites digitally imaged), 3 Doors

Featured Project

Lighthouse Hoistway

for VPL

When we met with the clients regarding this project, they wanted to be able to house the VPL inside a lighthouse that would be attached to their home. They live in an area that is near the water and they have always loved lighthouses. We worked with their builder to design a structure that would house their VPL and be aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

We then worked with the manufacturer to supply a vertical platform lift that would provide the clients with a permanent solution and enable them to live in their home that they love so much.

We have to say that we loved this project and feel that it shows others that accessibility can be designed to fit into the look of a home.

Code Considerations

Door Baffles

Baffles can be painted to match door finish.

Available in 32” and 36” Left or Right.

Baffles Prevent Tragedy

It is important that you understand the reasoning behind door baffles, and why door baffles are a vital safety precaution. The necessity for this addition to your home elevator is due an ever-increasing number of entrapped children who have either been terribly harmed or killed due to the effects of this hoist-way door to threshold gap and door jamb issue.

An Inexpensive Fix

In most cases, a door baffle can be installed quickly and easily, which means the total investment for parts and labor is just a small fraction of your original investment. A small price to pay to ensure safety and peace of mind for you and your house guests.

Warranty and Service

Professional and Experienced

At Home Healthsmith we always strive to keep elevators running safely and reliably. We have extensively trained and educated elevator mechanics who have over 40 years of experience in the business. You can be assured of professionally serviced equipment that will continually meet or exceed your expectations. Our services include elevator repair, maintenance, and safety assessments to ensure your elevator is working properly.

What can you expect from Home Healthsmith?

Professional service expertise
Cost effective/timely repairs
Technicians on call 24 hours a day
Your call for service to be returned promptly
Automatic notification of any code changes or manufacturers service alerts
Well stocked service vehicles

What equipment do we service

and repair?

What testing services do we offer?

Inclinator MRL, Hydraulic and Cable Drum
Canton Commercial Hydraulic
Cemco
National Wheel-O-Vator
Savaria
ThyssenKrupp
Wurtec
AmerGlide Dumbwaiters
Matot Dumbwaiters

5-year full load test
2-year load test
Compliance testing
Annual testing
State Permitting

What's on Your Mind?

Q. What options are available for the floors of an elevator cab?

A. The standard option is to provide a maple sub-floor with a 3/4” raised gate track that allows the client to install their flooring of choice and/or to have the builder use the same flooring as used throughout the home. Inclinator elevators include commercial-grade laminate flooring with simulated grain finish and plank design. Unfinished oak can be used for custom, on-site finishing. Any type of flooring can be used including tile, carpet, and wood flooring.

Q. Is lighting provided in an elevator?

A. The elevator comes standard with two LED ceiling lifts* with two options in the acrylic finishes. Lights illuminate when the door opens and the elevator is running. Emergency lighting is included if a client chooses to install their own lighting. *3.5 Diameter Recessed Down Light with Three 1-Watt High Power LED’s with Pivoting Center.

Q. What's included in Inclinator's #300 cab?

A. Inclinator can provide a #300 style cab constructed of smooth hardwood panels with crown, chair, baseboard and picture molding with a maple sub floor and a white laminate ceiling. This is one of their most popular cab styles. These standard features come either unfinished or finished to a customer’s selections. The cab also consists of one accordion fold gate (vinyl) for the various openings. Other details will be completed based on the customer selections during the ordering process including metal finishes for the control panel, hall call stations as well as the telephone system if one wishes to have this upgrade. Other features are the handrail and the cab-gate styles.

Have Your Own Question to Ask?

Click the link below to ask your own question and have it answered by one of our experts!

linda@homehealthsmith.com

www.homehealthsmith.com

What's Next

Lunch and Learn- Virtual and In-Person

Presentation titled "What's Behind the Elevator Door"

Home Healthsmith would like the opportunity to meet your staff, provide company background and go through our award winning project management process. We will bring in lunch for your team and provide a short presentation on completed projects and various processes. Virtual options are also available.

Call our office and ask for Linda Bohmbach to schedule a lunch and learn today! We can be reached at 401-293-0415.

Architects and Builders Expo (ABX Show)

November 3-4th at the Boston Convention Center – Booth #952

Currently, the show is still scheduled. We will continue to keep everyone updated when more news is announced.

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