What Bilco can do for your basement

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1 What Bilco can do for your basement

2 Basement Doors 2 Basementdoorsareidealforaccesstobasementstorageareasandformovinglargeitemsintoinishedbasement areas.thewideopeningallowsstorageitemssuchasdeckandpatiofurniture,andlargeitemssuchaspool tablesandfurniture,tobeeasilymovedinandoutofabasement.doorsmeetbuildingcoderequirementsfor emergencyegressininishedbasementlivingareasandfeatureweatherresistantconstruction. For use on existing masonry sidewalls New Design! Classic Series Steel Sided Patentedgasspringliftassistancefor improvedoperation Newprimerinishwithsuperioradhesion andinishcoatlexibility Slideboltlockingmechanism FlangedconstructionandJ-channelheader shedwaterandpreventbindingduetoice andsnow,permittingall-seasonuse Classic Series Sloped Wall Heavy-dutysteelconstruction Newprimerinishwithsuperioradhesion andinishcoatlexibility Corrosion-resistantzinc-plated,chromate-sealedhardware Liftassistanceprovideseasy,one-handoperation Slideboltlockingmechanism(optionalkeyedlockavailable) Versatileframedesignandoptionalfoundationplatesand extensionpanelsallowthedoortoaccommodatevirtually anyareaway Ultra Series Now pre-assembled for faster installation! Corrosion-resistanthigh-density, polyethyleneconstruction Simulatedwooddesign Pleasingdriftwoodcolor Willnotrustandneverneedspainting Interchangeablesidepanelinsertsallows homeownerstoaddlightand/or ventilationtotheirbasementareaway Motiondampersprovidedforsafeand controlleddooroperation Slideboltlockingmechanism For new home construction, see PermEntry Basement Entrance on page 6. Keyed Lock Kit Available with an optional keyed lock kit that allows homeowners to conveniently lock and unlock their door from the outside. Louver and screen side panel window inserts Wood grain texture

3 Basement Door Measuring Guide Followtheinstructionsbelowtocalculatethepropersizedoorforyourareaway.Anelectronicversionofthis sizingguideisalsoavailableatwww.bilco.com.pleasecontactbilcoifyouareunabletoindastandarddoorto ityourareaway. Ultra Series and Classic Series Sided Doors Record your foundation dimensions here 1. Discardyourolddoorandmeasure(ininches) thedimensionsoftheareawayfoundation. W1 + 4 = 2.MeasuredimensionW1,theinsidewidth,and W2 = dimensionw2,theoutsidewidthoftheareaway foundationwalls.recordyourdimensionsand Length makethecalculationshown. L1 + 2 = 3.MeasuredimensionL1,theinsidelength,and L2 = dimensionl2,theoutsidelengthoftheareaway foundationwalls.recordyourdimensionsand Height makethecalculationshown. 4.MeasuredimensionH1,theheightfromthetopoftheareaway H1 = foundationtothetopoftheopeninginthehousefoundation. 5. Selectthedoorfromthetable totherightwithawidth Basement Door Dimensions betweenw1andw2and Length Height Door Opening H Size lengthbetweenl1andl2. (W) (L) (H) Extensionsareavailabletoincreasethedoor L lengthforsizecultraandclassicseriesdoors. W ClassicSeriesextensionsareavailablein6,12,18, and24 lengthsandtwoormorecanbemountedback tobacktoincreasethedoorlength.ultra Series Doorextensionsare availablein6 and12 lengthsandtwoextensionscanbecombinedto increasethedoorlength. Length B C* ½ O SL 51 43¼ *Ultra Series Doors are available in Size C only Classic Series Sloped Wall Doors Record your foundation dimensions here 1. Discardyourolddoorandmeasurethedimensions oftheareawayfoundationasshown. W1 (minimum) = 2.MeasuredimensionW1,theinsidewidth,and W2 = W2,theoutsidewidthofthefoundationsloped sidewalls.wallsmaynotbeuniformlyspaced, Length socheckatseveralpointsforthenarrowestdimension. L1 + 2 = 3.MeasuredimensionL1,theinsidelength,andL2,the L2 = outsidelengthoftheareawayfoundation.recordyour dimensionsandmakethecalculationshown. 4.SelectthewidestandlongestSLWDoor Sloped Wall Basement Door Dimensions fromthetabletotherightthatwillit For inside Select Door *Outside **Length (L) Door Opening betweenthefoundationsidewalls. width Model (W) min max Length (W1) of: Framelengthshouldbe betweenl1+2 and SLW ¼ 65¼-67¾ L2.Frame SLW ¼ 65¼-67¾ lengthcan SLW ¼ 74½ beextended SLW ¼ 67¾-70¼ withoptional SLW ¼ 74½ extensionpanels. L *Theframeofthedoormustoverlapthefoundationsidewallsbyatleast2 oneachside. W **TheSLWdoorlengthisadjustableforinstallationlexibility. Extensionsareavailabletoincreasethedoorlengthin6 and12 sizes. Twoormoreextensionscanbeover-lappedtomakelongerextensions. 3

4 Window Wells Bilcowindowwellsystemsaddnaturaldaylightandventilationtobasementrooms,makingthemaswarmand comfortableasanyareainthehome.windowwellsystemsmeetbuildingcoderequirementsforemergency egressandareconstructedofnon-corrosivematerialsformanyyearsofmaintenancefreeservice. Consists of side- and step-panels that simply snap together on-site ScapeWEL Window Well System Stepdesignaidsemergencyegressandcanbelandscaped withplantsorlowersforaddedvisualenhancement High-densitypolyethylenemoldedconstructionwillnever rust,rot,orchangecolorandis UV-stabilizedforlonglife Attractivedriftwoodcolorcomplements basementinteriorandblendswith anyarchitecture Easilycleanedwithstandard householdcleaners Availableinanumberofsizesto accommodatevirtuallyany foundationheight Heavy duty molded panels feature a structural foam core for added strength and rigidity 4 Modules can be stacked to accommodate virtually any foundation height stakwel Modular Window Well System Modularsystemprovidescorrosionresistantperformanceat steel-like prices High-densitypolyethylenemoldedconstructionwillnever rust,rot,orchangecolorandisuv-stabilizedforlonglife Unique Grip/Step designfeaturesconvenienthandleand gussetedsteptomeetemergencyegressrequirements Neutraldriftwoodcolorandpebbledinteriorinishwill complementtheinteriorofanyhome Overlappingribsandtabbedinserts lockmodulestogethertoforma cohesiveassembly Modularsystemcanbeusedon foundationsoftenfootandgreater indepth Single modules work well with utility windows Bilco window well systems are a great enhancement for basement remodeling projects. See back cover for information on installation by a certified installer.

5 Selecting the Proper Size Step 1:Measureorcalculatedimension A asshowninthedetailontheright basedonthesite sgradeconditionsand foundationheight. Step 2: Determinetherequiredwindow wellsidepanelheightbyperformingthis simplecalculation: RequiredSide PanelHeight =Dimension A +7½ Fromtheirstcolumninthetablebelow, selecttheclosestsidepanelheightthatwill meetthesiteconditions. Step 3:Oncethesidepanelheighthasbeen determined,readacrossandselectthedesired windowwidth.withthewindowsizeselected, readacrosstoselecttheproperwindowwell andcover. NOTE:BothstakWEL andscapewel modelssatisfybuildingcoderequirements foremergencyegress. Standard Sizes and Model Numbers Side Panel Height Window X-NotAvailable. Model # StakWEL Window Well # of Modules Inside Projection from Foundation Optional Dome Cover ScapeWEL Window Well Model #s No. Projection Inside Optional Cover of from Ext. Tiers Foundation Well Panel Dome Grate X C CG1 stkwl ½ 40¼ stkwl-48d X C CG2 60 X X X X X X C CG X C CG4 48 stkwl ½ 40¼ stkwl-48d X C CG5 60 X X X X X X C CG C CG4 stkwl ½ 40¼ stkwl-48d C CG5 60 X X X X X C CG6 Window Well Cover Options Dome Cover Limitstheaccumulationofsnow,leaves anddebris.constructedofpolycarbonate, thishighimpactcoverisuv-resistantand designedfordurabilityandlong-life. Grate Cover Limitstheaccumulationofleavesand debriswhileprovidingmaximum ventilation.covergrateisconstructed ofsteelandprotectedwithabakedon primerinish. ScapeWEL Dome Cover stakwel Dome Cover ScapeWEL Grate Cover (not available for stakwel) 5

6 PermEntry Basement Entrance ConsistingofaprecastconcretestairwellandaBilcobasementdoor,PermEntryisthefastestandmost economicalwaytoaddconvenient,directbasementaccesstoanyhome.permentryisidealfornewhome constructionorremodelingprojectsandcanbedeliveredandinstalledinjustafewhoursbyapermentrydealer. Plan for it on New Homes ThePermEntry BasementEntranceaddssalesappealand valuebygivinghomeownersaccessdirectlyfromthebasementto theoutdoors.whenyouplanforapermentrybasement Entrance,youopenupyourbasementtoanumberof opportunities,including: Externalbasementexitincaseofanemergency Accesstomechanicalequipmentduringconstruction, reducingtraficanddamagetothemainlevelofthehome Abilitytomovelargefurniture,bulkyappliancesandpatio furnitureeasilythroughthebasement Additionalqualitysellingfeaturesyourcustomerswill recognizeandappreciate Abasementasconvenientandeasytouseasotherrooms inthehome Add it to an Existing Home Homeownersandremodelingcontractorscanaddtheconvenience ofdirectbasementaccessbyfollowingthesesimplesteps... ContactaPermEntrydealertodetermineifyourhomeis suitableforapermentryinstallation Stakeofftheareatobeexcavated.Calllocalutilitycompanies toverifypowerandutilitylinelocations Hireanexcavatingorlandscapingcontractortodigtheopening fortheprecaststairwell(seepage7foropeningrequirements) Contactacontractortosawcutanopeninginyourfoundation wall.apermentrydealercanhelpyouindacontractor AskyourPermEntrydealerforhelpondeterminingtheproper sizeofyourareawayandtosetupdeliveryandinstallation Oncetheentrancehasbeeninstalled,back-illandlandscape theareaaroundthenewbasemententrance You Supply the Foundation Opening PermEntry Does the Rest! BilcohasanationalnetworkoflicensedPermEntrydealers.Toindadealernearyou,log-ontowww.bilco.com. Completeinstallationoftheprecaststairwellanddooristypicallydoneinlessthantwohours. 1. The foundation opening is prepared to receive the PermEntry casting. Holes for the special highstrength bolts are drilled through foundation. 2. Facing surfaces are coated with self-sealing butyl resin strip sealant for a watertight seal and rods are threaded into anchors built into the casting. 3. The PermEntry precast stairwell is then lowered into position onto the foundation footing and secured through the foundation wall. 4. The Bilco door is assembled and anchored to the precast stairwell. The area is then backfilled and landscaped to complete the installation. 6

7 Pre-Installation Requirements 1.Providetruckaccesstowithin10 ofthecenterof PermEntrystairwell. 2.Foundationfootingandopeningshouldbelevel,plumb andsquare. 3.offoundationwallopeningshouldbe40 maximum forallsizes. 4.Ensurepropersoildrainageatbaseofunit.Afootingdrain todaylightisrecommended. 5.Whenfoundationisbackilled,leaveaminimumworkarea forthepermentryinstallation. 6.Onnewconstructionapplications,thebasementlooror equivalentslabshouldbepouredintheconcretewall. 7.Holdfoundationtarcoatingbackaminimumof12 on eachsideoftheopening. How To Measure: 1.Determinethemeasurementfromtheinishedgradeto thefoundationfooting. 2.Refertotablebelowtoselectpropersize.Topofstairwell unitshouldbeaminimumof2 abovetheinishedgrade. 3.Double-checkpre-installationrequirementsandassure thereisadequateareafortruckaccesstoandfromthe installationsite. Post-Installation Requirements Properlybackillandcompactexcavationwithclean,suitable illand/orstone.neveruseconstructiondebrisandnever backillhigherthan2 belowthetopofthestairwell. Finalgradeshouldbeadjustedtoleave2-6 ofstairwell abovetheinishedgrade.immediatelyslopethegradeaway fromthepermentryentranceinalldirections. Avoidlocatingdownspoutsorsumpdischargenearthe PermEntryentrance. Aninsulateddooratthebottomofthestairsis recommendedtoreduceheatloss. Forsteeldoors,ainishcoatofalkydmetalenamelinalight colormustbeappliedtoallmetalsurfacesinsideandout.do notuseanoil-basedwoodpaint. Job Requirements How to Order Door Sizing A PermEntry Unit for Every Home... Footing to Grade PE Size Height Casting (C) Length Door (D) Height S ½ O ½ B ½ C* ½ 19½ D* ½ E* 92¾ F* *OptionalUltraSeriesDooravailableforthesesizes. One-piecepre-cast concretesteps. Thoroughlyvibrated formaximumdensity OriginalBilco basementdoor. AvailablewithClassic orultraseriesmodel Thousandsinstalled since1960 7

8 Basement Accessory Products Stair Stringers StringersareavailableforallsizeBilcoBasement Doors.Constructedofheavygaugegalvanized steel,stringersareidealforreplacingexisting woodenbasementsteps.theremovabletread designallowsbulkyitemstobeeasilymovedinto thebasementforstorage. Standard Sizes Basement Door SizeB SizeC SizeO SizeSL Stair Stringer Model SZB-SS SZC-SS SZO-SS SZSL-SS Multiplestringerscanbeusedtogetheror extensions(sz-e-ss)fornon-standardareaway heights.contactbilcoformoreinformation Foundation Plates Canbeusedinbothneworretroitapplicationsto improveanareaway sappearance,coverroughmasonry, reducetheinsideareawaywidth,orforsidesupportin cornerinstallations.formedplatesaregalvanizedsteel forcorrosionresistanceandareavailablein5,8,11, and14 widths. Services and Programs Certified Installer Program TheBilcoCertiiedInstallerProgramisapartnershipprogramthatprovides installationservicesfornewconstructionorremodelingprojectsusingbilco BasementDoorand/orWindowWellSystems. EveryBilcocertiiedinstallerhasaprovenhistoryofqualityinstallationservices and/orbusinesspracticesandhascompletedthebilcoproductieldtraining program.besidescomprehensivetraining,bilcoprovidesitscertiiedinstallers withavarietyofsalesandmarketingtools,jobreferralsandothersupport. IfyouarelookingforaBilcoCertiiedInstaller orareinterestedinbecoming one gotowww.bilco.com. Bilco Model Home Programs High-qualitybuildersknowthatBilcoproductsaddvalue,sellingfeatures andmoresaleablesquarefootagetotheirhomes.that swhymanylarge buildersturntobilcoforhelpintheirmodelhomeprograms.bilcooffers anumberofmodelhomeprograms,eachspeciicallydesignedtohelp buildersmeettheirindividualneedsandproductdemands.tolearnmore, gotowww.bilco.com. Warranty AllBilcoresidentialproductsarebackedbyaive-yearwarrantyagainst defectsinmaterialandworkmanship tenyearsfortheultraseries basementdoor providedthattheproducthasbeeninstalledin accordancewiththemanufacturer sinstructions.bilcoproductsaredesignedtooperatetothecustomer s satisfactionandtoprovideyearsoftrouble-freeservice.shouldapartfailtofunctioninnormalusewithin thistimeperiodfromthedateofpurchase,anewpartwillbefurnishedatnocharge. (800) FAX(740) Copyright2010TheBilcoCompany.Allrightsreserved.PrintedintheU.S.A.RPCAT-10