We are building a new 2 story house. Because of my wife's bad knee, we are spending a bit more and getting an elevator installed. I am surprised how reasonable they are in price, considering it could very well make the difference between being able to stay in our home indefinitely or otherwise having to move out when we get older and can't negotiate stairs.
One owner, whose lift I traveled in, had their lift fitted after they had built and lived in their home for a while, and she had then developed bad arthritis. She told me she loved her lift and it had made their home work like a single story home.
I have done a lot of research and done a "test run" in several domestic lifts - water hydraulic, oil hydraulic, roped drum.
In terms of what we need I have narrowed down my choice to either an hydraulic roped lift or a roped drum lift. My question is - has anyone out there had either of these two types of lift installed? Does anyone know any good or bad points about the two different types? Is one safer or more reliable than the other?
I would appreciate any informed feedback.