![]() Prior to ordering I had to carefully measure my existing condition to see if the measurements fell within the parameters of the new powder-coated Bilco basement door unit. The old fasteners were pulled out of the concrete foundation. It’s the easiest and fastest way to improve the foundation surface area. The company offers ideas on how to make the repairs needed, plus they sell “foundation plates” to help smooth and level the surface area for a better installation. TIP: If your situation requires concrete repair, then check out Bilco’s website for help and advice. ![]() Siding had to be removed to disassemble the old door. The pre-formed concrete stair foundation was in great shape, so all I needed to do was replace the cap. The new unit was replacing a 25-year-old unit. Powder coatings emit zero or near zero volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), and the overspray can be recycled to achieve nearly 100 percent use of the coating.įor my installation, I ordered the extension panel for the system to achieve the proper headroom when exiting the basement. Powder coating produces a thicker, more uniform and better-looking coating than conventional liquid paints. The new door’s powder-coat finish will ensure a much more durable paint job.īy powder coating the doors Bilco is able to offer a better quality, environmentally safer product. Paint on the old door had badly chipped over the years. Powder-coated finishes typically are more resistant to chipping, scratching and fading-all things that can happen to painted steel basement doors. The result is a superior finish that is more durable and tougher than conventional paint. This coating is typically applied electrostatically and is then cured under heat to allow it to flow and form a “skin” over the metal. Powder coating is mainly done to metal and is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. Bilco offers four colors in this finish white, sandstone, light gray and brick. The new Bilco door is similar to the classic standard steel doors that Bilco has been making for years with one major difference: It has a factory applied powder-coat finish. ![]() When remodeling basements or adding bedrooms, contractors will often cut an exit in a foundation wall and use a bulkhead as the external security/weather door, and then install an internal weather-stripped door to keep the heat in. NOTE: As a general rule, every bedroom must have an outlet to the outside, which can be a window or door, through which someone can easily fit. Building inspectors are very particular about ensuring that homes meet the egress standard, since failure to follow the egress code can be fatal in the case of a fire. The Bilco basement door system satisfies IRC 2012 Building code requirements for emergency egress in finished basement areas.Įgress is required in building codes and ensures that homes have plenty of exits, so that in the event of an emergency, people can get out quickly and easily. The company has been making bulkhead doors, precast stairs and window wells that meet egress codes for years. What’s the hype with this new Bilco door?īilco is a well-known brand in the building trades. When I had the opportunity to install one on my workshop entrance this past spring, I jumped on it. I first saw this new door finish at a builder’s trade show in Orlando and then started seeing them pop up all over. I recently installed a new powder-coated Bilco basement door. ![]() How to Install a Basement Bulkhead Door System By Rob Robillard
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