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Classic Series - For Flat Areaways (Steel)

Classic Series - For Flat Areaways (Steel)

Now available with a factory applied powder coat paint finish! Add the convenience of direct basement access and get the full use of your home. 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.

Tired of painting your basement door?

Bilco Basement doors are now available with a factory-applied powder coat paint finish. Durable, Chip-resistant, Attractive.... Watch our video and check out the colors!

Advantages and Standard Features

Easy Operation... Gas Spring list assistance provides smooth, easy, one-hand operation and prevents the doors from slamming closed.
Superior Finish... Baked-on Sherwin Williams primer finish with superior adhesion and finish coat flexibility (see painting instructions below).
Code-Compliance... Satisfies IRC 2012 Building code requirements for emergency egress in finished basement areas.
Weathertight... Sheds water, keeps areaway dry and free of debris. Flanged construction and improved header design shed water and prevent binding due to ice and snow, permitting all season use.
Secure... Slide bolt lock and internal mounting flanges make your home safe and secure. Optional keyed lock kit available for exterior access.
Durable... Heavy gauge steel and sturdy concealed hinges, protected from the weather ensure all-season operation and lasting service.

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Specifications
Bulkhead door to basement shall be Bilco [Classic Series Steel Sided] Size ____ (and size of extension, if required) with Size ____ Bilco Stair Stringers (and size E extension, if required). Door and stringers shall be packaged assemblies available from lumber and building supply dealers. Basement Door assembly shall be constructed of .090 - .100 thickness steel and supplied with gas spring operators. Basement Door (and extension if specified) shall have flow- coated and baked- on factory prime finish and shall be furnished complete with hardware assembly bolts and anchors for securing to masonry. Bilco products can withstand a minimum 200 lb live load. Stringers shall be 14 gauge galvanized steel and manufacturer shall provide nails for securing to masonry walls. Installation shall be in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Painting Instructions

IMPORTANT: Door must be painted within forty-five (45) days of installation. Bilco recommends using Sherwin-Williams All Surface Enamel A11 Series in a white or light color. For best results, carefully follow the directions on the Sherwin-Williams label and apply one thin coat of paint followed by a second coat on both the exterior and interior primered steel surfaces of the door. Two quarts should be sufficient to coat the entire door.

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