Weatherproofing bulkhead doors.... (window, basement, vent, outside)

[mdovell]

From an earlier post I've been trying to make the basement as dry as possible and avoid water. I put in window well covers, gutters (dramatically lowered anything coming in), had some beams replaced and I'll get a more industrial dehumidier later on. Well I had some oil work done and when I opened up the bulkheads I noticed some water came in. Not alot mind you but outside of putting a tarp on what would be the best way to prevent water coming in from this? The doors are wood and are in OK shape. They are pretty heavy and thick but if I can get this water tight all the better. I have tarps but I rather not lug them back and forth just because I think it might rain. I don't have the money to outright replace them Any ideas?

[Parnassia]

Suspect no one can really offer suggestions without more information on how the existing doors and frames are constructed.

[djmilf]

OP refers to a previous post. Might be this one. However, I can't see any info in that thread about the bulkhead doors that are mentioned in this thread.

I'd suggest getting some single-sided sticky foam tape, such as is used on boat hatches, to obtain a more weather-tight fit. But not knowing the actual construction of the doors, nor whether the fix is to prevent leakage while closed or to prevent overflow when the door is first opened, I'm just making an uninformed suggestion.

Perhaps a better description or even a photo might elicit more responses.