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What is the purpose of Bilco doors?
BILCO basement doors allow homeowners to add code-compliant living space or storage areas to their home. Large items such games tables and furniture for finished areas, or pool supplies and patio furniture for storage areas, move easily through the wide opening of a BILCO door.
Who invented Bilco doors?
founder George W. Lyons Sr.NEW HAVEN — The Bilco Co., a family business now in its 89th year, is best known for the Bilco door, developed by founder George W. Lyons Sr. to keep his own basement dry.
What are the doors to the basement called?
Bulkheads are most commonly found in older homes throughout the Northeast but can also be found in other states where the home has a deep basement. The basement bulkhead was an important part of the home because more often than not, the bulkhead was the only entrance to the basement.
What are the metal doors on the basement called?
Cellar Door with Steel Mesh.
How do you waterproof a Bilco door?
0:012:15Basement Door Weatherstrip Kit Installation - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe Bilco basement door weatherstrip kit is designed to reduce gaps. And to block leaves dirt. AndMoreThe Bilco basement door weatherstrip kit is designed to reduce gaps. And to block leaves dirt. And pests from your basement area way no special tools are needed for this do-it-yourself.
Are Bilco doors insulated?
The basement room that the Bilco opens to is insulated with standard batt fiberglass (but no sheet rock). It is framed off from the mechanical room (also insulated, with no sheet rock) and finished space. There is a standard door that leads to the finished space from the Bilco room.
Why is a basement called a basement?
"lowest story of a building, wholly or partly underground," 1730, from base (v.)
Why do old houses have cellar doors?
Root Cellar Root cellars existed to store vegetables, fruits, nuts and more for long periods of time. Some were simply an unfinished room in the basement while others were built into the ground a short distance from the house.
Why do houses have cellar doors?
The main advantage of having a cellar is that it provides a cool place to store food. Cellars were also used as shelter from storms and harsh weather.
Why do houses have basement bulkheads?
Bulkheads are typically used to conceal something. It could be plumbing pipes, electrical wires, duct work, or exhaust fans. When we create a new design for your home, we may want to remove these to make way for higher ceilings or to extend cabinet height. There are also times when we will add bulkheads to a room.
Why do basements have bulkheads?
A basement bulkhead is a structure and staircase that provides outside access to a building's basement. A basement bulkhead is a structure that allows access to a basement from the outside of the house.
How can I make my BILCO doors look nice?
If your Bilco door is bordered by a lawn, create flower beds to hide the door with a living wall of color. Dig out beds on both sides of the door and plant them with shrubs and perennials that are tall enough to hide the door. Plant shorter plants at the front of the bed so the arrangement looks full and natural.
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