Before you can add an elevator to your building or home, you have to perform a structural assessment of the existing building. This will ensure that the structure can take on the added strain of such a big moving element: the elevator. Building Design and Structural Considerations The first step to ensuring a successful elevator… Read more »
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Elevator Fun Facts
Did you know there are currently over 900,000 elevators in operation in the United States? Or did you know that elevators, statistically, are the safest way to travel? Join us as we enjoy more elevator fun facts below: Elevators are 20x safer to use than escalators. It’s safer to ride in an elevator than in… Read more »
Keep Your Elevator on the Nice List
Santa’s watching! Make a list and check it twice; keep up with elevator maintenance to make sure your elevator stays nice! Here’s how you can ensure your elevator operates to the best of its ability and gives you a long lifespan through 2024 and beyond. Perform Routine Elevator Inspections Routine elevator inspections by a professional… Read more »
The History of the Elevator
The elevator has been around for a long time, even in primitive forms. In fact, its origins lie in Ancient Greece where pulley systems led to the first lift. Let’s take a brief look at the history of the elevator right up till today’s modern conveniences. Ancient Times It is widely thought that Archimedes invented… Read more »
The Role of An Elevator in Aging at Home
More seniors than ever are opting to stay in their homes rather than downsize or go into assisted living. In fact, the AARP says that 77 percent of adults over 50 wish to remain in their homes for the long haul so they can age in place. Aging in place essentially means you want to… Read more »
Elevators: The Transformation of Commercial Buildings
From practicality to beauty, there are many ways in which your elevator can transform your commercial building. The obvious point here is that without an elevator, visitors and employees could not navigate your building easily, especially if you have several stories. Stairs aren’t an option for many patrons, so an elevator offers a practical benefit…. Read more »
Elevator Design: Considerations
Selecting the right design for your elevator will certainly improve its aesthetics, but more importantly it will improve the accessibility, functionality, convenience and safety of your building. The goal should be for your elevator entrance to look attractive to clients and tenants while at the same time improving the public’s security. In addition to the… Read more »
The ABCs of Elevator Industry Terms
In the elevator industry, there are specific terms used to describe certain parts, components and practices. Some of them you may know, while others you may not. Let’s review some of those industry terms so you can familiarize yourself with them. For a full list, check out our glossary. The ABCs of Elevator Terms A… Read more »
All About Mowrey Elevator
Mowrey Elevator Company Inc. was born in 1976 in Davie, Florida. It was our goal to create a company that could put residential homeowners and commercial business owners in touch with an easy and affordable way to add elevators and lifts to their structures. The response we got was so great and demand so high… Read more »
Nailing Your Elevator Pitch
Ever heard of an elevator pitch? Well it’s got nothing to do with baseball on a lift. But it has everything to do with pitching your big idea to the big boss. It’s called an elevator pitch because it has to be fast, like if you were to hop on the elevator and run into… Read more »