Doors and Windows - Bilco high-density polyethylene Basement door --

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pdspeh69
01-20-08, 10:20 PM
My 1st post--- I just bought a great littel home built sometime in the 30s-50s - not sure --- the garage has a Double seater Out house behind it.!

Anyway, Has anyone installed one these new Bilco high-density polyethylene Basement doors???

http://forteenterprises.com/ultrapic.jpg

- how difficult are they to install??

....Accroding to ron seems straight forward:

http://www.ronhazelton.com/projects/basement-bulkhead-door.htm

- how much do they cost???

Thanks!

pd

pd

Just Bill
01-21-08, 05:07 AM
I have never done one of those, but I suspect they are easier to handle than the steel version, and likely install the same way. I wonder about them from a security aspect. Bilco surely thought of that also, they make a good product.
daswede
01-21-08, 04:20 PM
I'd be concerned if you have a roof overhang that might be susceptible to ice from ice dams falling down on the door.