What is a basement bulkhead door?

What is a basement bulkhead door?

A basement bulkhead is a structure that allows access to a basement from the outside of the house. The metal basement bulkhead doors are installed at the top of the stairs, while another door may be installed at the bottom of the stairs to improve insulation.

What is a bulkhead door?

Bulkhead door, an angled door covering the exterior stairwell of a basement. Bulkhead flatcar, a type of rolling stock designed with sturdy end-walls to prevent loads from shifting past the ends of the car. Rear pressure bulkhead, an airtight structural feature of an aircraft.

How do you waterproof a bulkhead door?

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How can I hide my basement bulkheads?

How to Hide Basement Bulkheads

1. Plant shrubs that are tall enough to successfully hide the bulkhead.
2. Erect fencing to hide the bulkhead, such as wire or wooden fencing.
3. Place privacy screens in front of the bulkhead as a cheaper alternative to shrubs and fencing.

What is a basement access door 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 is the purpose of cellar doors?

These types of doors are constructed in the sturdiest way possible, which means you can expect them to last for a very long period of time. They also don’t require much maintenance, and they will provide an airtight seal that retains all conditioned air inside the building.

How do I seal the outside of my basement door?

Use silicone caulking to fill any cracks around the perimeter of the door. Paint a waterproof sealant onto the walls that surround the walk out door after you have filled the cracks. Allow the caulking and paint to dry for at least 24 hours and apply a second coat of waterproof sealant.

How do I secure my cellar door?

Try Outside Lights to Secure Your Basement Room from Burglars. Outside lighting is one of the best ways to secure your basement windows and doors. A well-lit basement can act as an effective burglar deterrent. You should position lights just above or near your basement windows and doors.

How can I make my Bilco doors look nice?

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. A Bilco door that’s surrounded by a stone or concrete patio can be camouflaged with a container garden.

Why choose a Gordon cellar door?

Gordon Corporation manufactures top quality cellar doors. Gordon is able to fit virtually any size required with either standard stock sizes or custom sized cellar doors. Gordon manufactures a sloped unit for flat foundations (CD) and a flat unit for sloped walled foundations (RD).

How do I know what size Cellar Door I Need?

Use our online door sizing tool to quickly determine which size door you need. Gordon Corporation manufactures top quality cellar doors. Gordon is able to fit virtually any size required with either standard stock sizes or custom sized cellar doors.

What does New England bulkhead do?

New England Bulkhead does it all. We install Gordon and Bilco steel cellar bulkhead doors. We also do complete excavation dig-outs and install pre-cast concrete stairs with new Bilco metal bulkhead cellar door tops.

Who designs your cellar door and egress window installations?

All of our cellar door and egress window installations are designed by one of Cellar Door Company’s expert project managers for homeowners & business owners in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.