Custom Sized basement bulkhead door replacement options... (install, glass, steel)

[Tilt11]

I currently have an old wooden basement entry door that leads to steps and Bilco doors. Id like to replace it as its old, and not sealed the best.

I have no idea where to even look. When I search for basement doors, all I come upon are Bilco doors. Id like to perhaps get a steel door but keep the same dimensions. But I also would have no idea how to install it between concrete blocks. Are there even options out there for this?



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[MrRational]

Originally Posted by Tilt11

I currently have an old wooden basement entry door that leads to steps and Bilco doors.
Id like to replace it as its old...

I'd like to perhaps get a steel door but keep the same dimensions.

Find a carpenter (or millwork shop) for wood.
Find a metal fabricator for steel.

[K'ledgeBldr]

Try:

Steel Door Manufacturing - Kamco Supply of New England

[Coldjensens]

ANy exterior door that will fit in the opening can be used. It is just another exterior door. You do nto need anything special because it is a basement door. I think ours is fiberglass.

[accufitgolf]

First impressions are to measure the entire wall opening height and width. Then find out if there is a pre-hung door that will fit in the opening. I doubt there will be one that fits exactly so on to step 2.

Step 2. Can the wall opening be built up (wooden framed) to meet the rough openings of a pre-hung door? I expect it could be. If so I would build up the opening with preserved wood as it will be in contact with the bare foundation. Then hang the pre-hung door. I think this is going to be the easiest and least expensive way. Might also consider using an exterior, not interior door. One home I had with bulkhead doors had an interior steel door into the basement.

Hope this helps.