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Re: Foundation access

From: info@builderswebsource.com
Category: Foundation Access
Remote Name: 63.198.181.43
Date: 28 May 2001
Time: 06:24 PM

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We apologize for the delay in responding to your reply. We inadvertently missed it.

Given that your metal door is completely rusted out, you have two alternatives:

1) You can have a sheet metal shop make you a new one (including a new frame) out of stainless steel, which you can paint. This will last much longer. You may have to get creative in how you mount the new frame to the existing foundation. In either case, you'll have to remove the existing door and cut through the frame if it can't be easily removed.

2) Or, you can build a wood door. We did this for our crawlspace access panel and it works great. Any competent carpenter can do this job for you depending on your woodworking skills. You'll need to build a basic frame to which the door attaches with a couple of hinges that allow the door to open free and clear of any obstructions. When considering how to build this frame, try not to shrink the size of the opening in order to allow plenty of room to get in and out.

If you still have further questions, please feel free to e-mail us directly at info@builderswebsource.com.

Good luck!

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