<html><head><style type="text/css"><!-- DIV {margin:0px;} --></style></head><body><div style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt"><div>With Ruby Doo (hip dysplasia) and Tucker (spinal arthritis) I just built them a ramp leading from the back steps idown into the garden room.<br>The kidz door also happens to be in the same area. Because the steps are 8 foot wide, building the ramp just out their door did not work as they would still use the steps if I was coming in. I used treated 2 x 4's, 3/4" exterior plywood and one 2x8. I positioned the 2x8 (which was the height of the step when you added the 2" of the 2x4)) cut the 2 x 4's to the angle of the step and attached them to the 2x8 - about 15-16" apart. Then I attached the 3/4" plywood to the 2x4's with screws. I actually used 1 and about 1/8 piece of plywood to adjust for the angle so it wasn't to steep. I found a piece of indoor/outdoor
carpet at home depot that was had a great no slip texture for $15 and attached that with 1/2' screws with washers so it wouldn't pull out (which I just happened to have). The kidz love it and it will support all 4 dogs, my grandbaby and myself which is close to 370 lbs without any problem. Of course I really don't have much room left in the Garden room now, but the kidz have a easier time getting in and out and that is all that matters. <br><br>Droolz to all,<br>Karen and the Dog House Gang<br>Ruby Doo, Tucker, Abby, Sadie and Cuddles (We love our ramp!)<br></div></div></body></html>