My friend. I great-fully thank you. I came up with this idea for a client amd she loves it. You my friend just helped me line a good gig. You basically put bread on my table. Thank you
I agree with several posting here. The problem is once you pay your hard earned money to replace or repair an item; you don't want to go right back and do it again soon after because of other damages. Thank you the person that took the time out to show us how to do the diy project. I'm thinking I'll be starting on mine as soon as it gets warmer.
I am glad I found this. Those premade basement doors are way overpriced. Your solution looks plenty weatherproof and sturdy for me and it won't cost $1200.
I want to say Thank You!!! I just completed this exact project after watching your video. It took about a day's work for us. I followed the exact steps and the exact items you mentioned. I couldn't be more pleased with the results and the savings!
I added a comment earlier. And your question was in the mix of the estimate i landed today. Thanks to HandyGuy. I believe it would work with both. Qualk seal with a weather proofing qualk. Theres a variety of brands. The flashing adds to the quality of the job. For me that means more money on customer and into my pocket. If its a home project. And if you are ok without adding quality. The qualk. Will suffice. I hope my info helps and didnt cross any boundaries. But handyguy seems to have more experience than myself.
I use a garage door gasket thing. I made mine a bifold, due to weight, and at the top, added a 2x6 for extra support, then the frame, and gasket sealer above where the door sets closed. It works quite well, and looks professional.
Any issues with water years later? Any water coming down the wall get in at the top? Working on this for my neighbors and that's the main point of intrusion. Thanks!
I recently moved into my late brother's house. There's a cellar accessable from inside the garage. How can I find a way to stop the rain from getting into the cellar?
I know this is an old video but any advice would be greatly appreciated. I need to build a bulkhead and door for my basement just like you did but my concrete is level. There’s no pitch to it. Do you think if it’s sealed good, leaking won’t be bad? Or what’s the best way to go about giving it a pitch? Thanks
Thanks! I've got 3 of these to fix so now I've got a good base to work from.
My friend. I great-fully thank you. I came up with this idea for a client amd she loves it. You my friend just helped me line a good gig. You basically put bread on my table. Thank you
I agree with several posting here. The problem is once you pay your hard earned money to replace or repair an item; you don't want to go right back and do it again soon after because of other damages. Thank you the person that took the time out to show us how to do the diy project. I'm thinking I'll be starting on mine as soon as it gets warmer.
I am glad I found this. Those premade basement doors are way overpriced. Your solution looks plenty weatherproof and sturdy for me and it won't cost $1200.
I want to say Thank You!!! I just completed this exact project after watching your video. It took about a day's work for us. I followed the exact steps and the exact items you mentioned. I couldn't be more pleased with the results and the savings!
Glad to help 🙂
Outstanding video, I'm doing almost the exact same opening.Your the Man.
Thank you for that video. I needed something simple to replace a cellar door and now I have my idea! Great job
❤nice job buddy very good for a older house thank u
Thanks for the video. Really helped me out on what to do with my cellar door.
Chad Barr glad I could help :)
This is exactly what I needed to see! Thanks !
I’m tackling this project this week. Thanks!
Great job man.
how would you weatherproof this or flash it where it meets the house?
I added a comment earlier. And your question was in the mix of the estimate i landed today. Thanks to HandyGuy. I believe it would work with both. Qualk seal with a weather proofing qualk. Theres a variety of brands. The flashing adds to the quality of the job. For me that means more money on customer and into my pocket. If its a home project. And if you are ok without adding quality. The qualk. Will suffice. I hope my info helps and didnt cross any boundaries. But handyguy seems to have more experience than myself.
I use a garage door gasket thing. I made mine a bifold, due to weight, and at the top, added a 2x6 for extra support, then the frame, and gasket sealer above where the door sets closed. It works quite well, and looks professional.
Well done!
Thank you
Great work!
Great! Hole beside the door looks scarier
I need to this on my rental property, I'm wondering if I could just fill the exterior basement doors with cement and be over with it
Any issues with water years later? Any water coming down the wall get in at the top? Working on this for my neighbors and that's the main point of intrusion. Thanks!
Thank you for the detailed explanation... Now am I the only one who wanted to see inside the old cellar?? How big is it? LOL
Lol, not very big just a little bigger than a crawl space.
@@HandyGuy2016 LOL! Thanks! I saw a house for sale recently that had a very similar looking entrance, not too inviting! I didn't even try to go in.
Did you use 2x4 for the door frame
Yes, treated 2 x 4
I recently moved into my late brother's house. There's a cellar accessable from inside the garage. How can I find a way to stop the rain from getting into the cellar?
Does the plywood needs to be pressure treated?
It’s exposed , it’s exterior
It's exposed to moisturize in the air and possibly splashing from rain so it would be a good idea.
I know this is an old video but any advice would be greatly appreciated. I need to build a bulkhead and door for my basement just like you did but my concrete is level. There’s no pitch to it. Do you think if it’s sealed good, leaking won’t be bad? Or what’s the best way to go about giving it a pitch? Thanks
Add a pitch to the frame for the door.
@@HandyGuy2016 how so? Cut a 2x4 into a wedge and add it between the door and frame?
@@YungRekless exactly!
Sil gasket between the wood and concrete.?
Would be a good idea depending on your climate.
How heavy was the door?
Marc Brenner 50# or so.
My only concern is that the latch is on the outside, if there’s a fire and the tenant is trapped in the basement that could be life-threatening
There is no access to the basement/cellar from inside the house, so someone would not be locked in accidentally.
What is the covering materal?
Roof metal or "tin"
Is this better than steel Bilco doors ?
I would not say better, but just an option especially if you have the materials on hand.
Water is coming into that place soon.
2 1/2 years later, no leaks or issues.
you could have gotten a gorden at lowes/home depot for 400.00 . you probably spent 250.00 for what you did
I could use $150 right now ☹️
Post pandemic at least those doors at bout double now, this is looking real attractive at a similar ~200 probably a bit less
Can this hold high winds ?
Yes