For over 25 years we have replaced bilco doors for Connecticut home owners. We have also worked on replacements of bulkhead doors, as well as retrofits for new hatchways A retrofit entails excavation, cut-thru, and installation of a pre-cast concrete, cinder block, or poured concrete foundation. They are all referring to the same item: your basement entry.
Different terms are used based on different dialects in different areas. Bilco however is a quality brand of door. Just as many say "Kleenex" to refer to a tissue, Bilco is used to refer to a basement entry door. Feel free to contact us with any and all questions you may have about our products & services.
Different terms are used based on different dialects in different areas. Bilco however is a quality brand of door. Just as many say "Kleenex" to refer to a tissue, Bilco is used to refer to a basement entry door. Feel free to contact us with any and all questions you may have about our products & services.
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In 1986, Bob was at Centerville Lumber in Hamden buying materials for a job when a conversation ensued with Frank at the lumber counter about bulkhead doors.
Bob realized there was a need for competent installers.
For the next twenty years, Bob installed basement doors on a referral basis from many local lumber yards.
Bob was instrumental in establishing the factory-authorized installer program with the Bilco(R) company.
He worked hand in hand with Bilco(R) implementing several new products.
His picture is featured on installation instructions and various pieces of literature.
Bob realized there was a need for competent installers.
For the next twenty years, Bob installed basement doors on a referral basis from many local lumber yards.
Bob was instrumental in establishing the factory-authorized installer program with the Bilco(R) company.
He worked hand in hand with Bilco(R) implementing several new products.
His picture is featured on installation instructions and various pieces of literature.
We use Silverline (a subdivision of Andersen(R)) vinyl windows, either sliding or hopper, double-glazed.
Each window is manufactured to fit your opening.
It is important to have an insulated, weather-stripped door at the bottom of the hatchway stairs.
The basement area of a home typically produces warm, moist air.
A door that is not insulated or properly weather-stripped causes warm, moist air to leak through the door, causing condensation on the bulkhead door, giving it the appearance that the door is leaking.
Each window is manufactured to fit your opening.
It is important to have an insulated, weather-stripped door at the bottom of the hatchway stairs.
The basement area of a home typically produces warm, moist air.
A door that is not insulated or properly weather-stripped causes warm, moist air to leak through the door, causing condensation on the bulkhead door, giving it the appearance that the door is leaking.
Are estimates free?
Yes, initial estimates can usually be done over the phone.
This helps us pre-qualify potential customers from people who are just looking for a price.
It also helps us use our time and resources more efficiently, which, in turn, allows us to keep our prices affordable.
Why does my door leak?
There are several reasons a basement door will leak.
1. Pin holes in caulking or lack of adhesion due to wet or dirty foundation during installation.
2. Old or improper caulking used.
3. Warped doors due to damage or abuse.
Yes, initial estimates can usually be done over the phone.
This helps us pre-qualify potential customers from people who are just looking for a price.
It also helps us use our time and resources more efficiently, which, in turn, allows us to keep our prices affordable.
Why does my door leak?
There are several reasons a basement door will leak.
1. Pin holes in caulking or lack of adhesion due to wet or dirty foundation during installation.
2. Old or improper caulking used.
3. Warped doors due to damage or abuse.
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