Grab Bars - Why install them?

Nearly 200,000 people are injured annually in their bathroom, according to statistics from the National Safety Council. Slips and falls in the bathroom are a major cause of injuries to people of all ages. Falls are the greatest source of injury and accidental death around the home, so it's no wonder more and more people are installing grab bars to make their bathrooms safer.

Properly mounted grab bars (installed directly into studs or wooden backing behind a wall) can prevent falls and are an inexpensive way to help ensure no one in your family gets injured in a preventable home accident. Grab bars are specially manufactured to hold at least 250 lbs. when properly secured. Grab bars provide extra security in the bathtub for that first slippery step.

Find a professional installer capable to do an installation on your drywall, fiberglass, ceramic tile and marble and also to complete this project up to code.

Code Reference:

• Grab bars should be installed at the tub, shower, and toilet. According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association grab bars installed horizontally or on a 45-degree angle provide the best support for a person trying to get out of a bathtub or shower. For more information and details check the National Kitchen and Bath Association

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