They were very common in Philadelphia where I grew up and we always called them “Bilco doors” which is like calling tissue “Kleenex” since Bilco is a brand. The main reason many in City homes had them was for coal delivery even though most furnaces have long since been converted away from coal as a fuel.
What are Bilco doors used for?
Basement doors are ideal for access to basement storage areas and for moving large items into finished basement areas. The wide opening allows storage items such as deck and patio furniture, and large items such as pool tables and furniture, to be easily moved in and out of a basement.
Are Bilco doors watertight?
We use a polyurethane caulk to seal all our bilco doors. This helps ensure a watertight seal.
Who owns Bilco?
BILCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of AmesburyTruth which is a division of Tyman PLC, has been a pioneer in the development of specialty access products for commercial and residential construction markets.
Can BILCO doors be 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.
What paint do you use on BILCO doors?
BILCO requires the use an exterior alkyd base enamel. For best results, carefully follow the directions on the paint label and apply one thin coat of paint followed by a second coat on both the exterior and interior primed steel surfaces of the door. Two quarts should be sufficient to coat the entire door.
How do you cover a Bilco door?
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.
What are Bilco doors made of?
Our basement doors are built of rugged heavy-gauge steel to last for years. Classic Series steel bulkhead doors are available with optional powder coat paint finish in several colors. Or, purchase the primer-coated bulkhead doors and paint them to match the home.
What are the metal doors on the basement called?
Benefits of Steel Cellar Doors
These bulkhead doors generally swing open from the ground, and they are extremely popular in the northeast section of this country, where they were historically used to provide the main entrance to quite a few buildings.
What are slanted basement doors called?
Names for a sloping outside cellar door: CELLAR DOOR.
Where is BILCO?
Company Description: The Bilco Company is located in Zanesville, OH, United States and is part of the Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing Industry.
What is a roof hatch?
Roof hatches are horizontal doors that cover roof openings and provide access by means of an interior ladder, ship stair or service stair. The type and size of a structure usually determines the method of egress required.
Are BILCO roof hatches fire rated?
Fire-Rated Floor Hatch with Automatic Closing System!
Features include an optional UL Listed automatic closing system, intumescent fire resistant coating, and a pan cover designed to accept architectural flooring materials.
