Grab Bars are safety devices that aids persons entering and exiting the shower or tub enclosure.
Grab bars have many names: "Handicap Bars", "Assist Bars", "Safety Rails", or "Shower Bars". These are all the same device. They provides a reliable grip and accessible place to reach when entering the shower or tub enclosure but also for preventing unexpected imbalance or slips.
Grab Bars are essential for households with elder residence. Most injuries are a result of imbalance and falls. In wet environment like bathrooms, these falls are more prevalent. Showers, tubs, and wash rooms can all have grab bars installed during new construction or in your existing home.
The installation should be conducted by a construction professional to ensure the grab bar is secure and won't become loose under actual use. If the bar has any flex or tilt during use, then the device needs to be adjusted or replaced entirely. You may find smaller bars but these may be "towel bars" and not suitable for safety. These bars have a weaker construction and may bend or break under the weight of a falling person.
Grab bars come in a variety of sizes, finishes, and enhanced textures. They are usually constructed of stainless steel to avoid rusting in wet bathroom environments. If you have a specific need for a grab bar, you can consult with a physical therapist or physician and ask for their specific recommendation for your needs. We can install one or more bars in most location to fit your needs.
Grab Bars are essential for households with elder residence. Most injuries are a result of imbalance and falls. In wet environment like bathrooms, these falls are more prevalent. Showers, tubs, and wash rooms can all have grab bars installed during new construction or in your existing home.
The installation should be conducted by a construction professional to ensure the grab bar is secure and won't become loose under actual use. If the bar has any flex or tilt during use, then the device needs to be adjusted or replaced entirely. You may find smaller bars but these may be "towel bars" and not suitable for safety. These bars have a weaker construction and may bend or break under the weight of a falling person.
Grab bars come in a variety of sizes, finishes, and enhanced textures. They are usually constructed of stainless steel to avoid rusting in wet bathroom environments. If you have a specific need for a grab bar, you can consult with a physical therapist or physician and ask for their specific recommendation for your needs. We can install one or more bars in most location to fit your needs.
