Parking lifts are are an innovative solution designed to maximize parking space by utilizing vertical space, allowing multiple vehicles to be stored in the same footprint and maximizing the potential vehicle storage and volume such as private residences, and high-density public parking areas. Ranging in various levels of automation, most parking lift solutions are customizable, allowing you to tailor them to your specific needs. Weight capacities usually range between 5,500 to 9,000 pounds.
There are several kinds of lifts available for the public and private markets. they include the following:
- Residential Car Lifts: These are designed for use in home garages and provide extra parking capacity, and can be used to store recreational vehicles or boats.
- Garage Car Lifts: These lifts are suitable for residential properties and home garages. They maximize space and provide extra parking capacity, making them ideal for areas with limited parking space.
- Mechanical Parking Lifts: Car Stackers, these lifts stack up to four vehicles in an area normally occupied by a single vehicle. They are commonly used in attended parking areas and consist of mechanical lift devices.
- Double Stackers: These are two-level vehicle lifts that stack vehicles on cantilevered platforms, allowing additional cars to be parked below. They are robust and can be customized for safety and flexibility.
- Triple and Quad Stackers: These lifts stack vehicles on nested platforms, allowing one car at grade and two to three above. They are available in hydraulic or electrically powered models and can be enclosed with a roof and screening
- Suspended Platform Lifts: These lifts store cars on raised platforms supported by a building-integrated frame structure, providing a column-free area for better utilization of space below.
When planning to install a parking lift consider the concrete specifications and ensure the concrete thickness and PSI meet the requirements for the lift’s capacity. For example, a lift with a 12,000 lbs capacity requires a minimum concrete thickness of 4-1/4 inches. You also want to visually inspect the site where the lift will be installed to check for any cracks or defects in the concrete. Check the ceiling height to ensure it accommodates the lift model and the vehicle you intend to lift. Adequate clearance is necessary to avoid overhead obstructions. A level floor is an essential factor for proper installation and safe lifting. A thorough inspection of the floor is necessary to ensure it is suitable for the lift. Its also advised to consult the building architect before installation to ensure compliance with local and statewide building codes. Finally, depending on the lift model, you may need to add electrical work and a compressor to your budget for installation. Following these steps will to ensure safety and functionality of the system you choose.
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