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Add direct basement access to any home (fast, economical and convenient)

August 17, 2022

Add direct basement access to any home (fast, economical and convenient)

PermEntry Basement Entrance

Consisting of a precast concrete stairwell and a BILCO basement door, a PermEntry basement entrance is the fastest and most economical way to add convenient, direct basement access to any home. PermEntry® is ideal for new home construction and can be delivered and installed by a BILCO PermEntry® dealer in just a few hours.

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PermEntry® Basement Entrance System

Standard Features and Benefits

Concrete Stairwell

  • Precast in one piece
  • Thoroughly vibrated for maximum density
  • Manufactured to rigid specifications for controlled high quality
  • A performance-proven product
  • Can be installed on poured concrete and concrete block foundations
  • Thousands installed since 1960
  • Satisfies IRC 2015 Building code requirements for emergency egress in finished basements    

BILCO Basement Door

  • Rugged heavy gauge steel construction (Also available in no maintenance polyethylene construction)
  • Neat and trim appearance
  • Lift assistance for ease of operation
  • Flanged, weather resistant construction
  • Slide bolt locking mechanism (Optional keyed lock kit available)
  • See basement door section in website for complete information on BILCO basement doors

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Company: Bilco

Source: https://www.bilco.com/ProductDetail/PermEntry%C2%A0Basement-Entrance-61



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