Anyone who builds their own home knows how important every little thing is. After all, any construction flaws in the first year of operation will result in drafts, an unpleasant odor and other similar problems. And often, unfortunately, in the rush of the last finishing works many people forget about such an element as an attic hatch with its design and insulation.
And together with a well-thought-out option, they often leave a thin cover that closes the ceiling opening. As a result, cold oozes from the attic into the living quarters, and moist steam rises from the rooms and penetrates into the insulation in the attic, gradually destroying them. That is why we advise you to make a hatch to the attic in accordance with all the rules from the very beginning!
- Thermal insulation.
- Vapor barrier for living quarters at home.
- Blocking access to the house for small rodents that like to live on the roof.
- Access to the attic, namely the entrance to it.
- Blocking fire and smoke from the lower rooms in case of fire.
We will focus on fire safety separately. So, the attic hatch prevents the spread of fire, while protecting it from the passage of poisonous gases and smoke. Note that such a hatch is made of several layers of insulation, and from different materials, and the materials themselves differ in the degree of expansion at high temperatures. All this will allow the thermal insulation of the hatch not to burn out immediately and not to burst into pieces.
After all, if people live at home, and the attic is cold, then the vapor barrier of the hatch is vital and you can’t do without it. Otherwise, all the vapors and heat will rise from the house right through the hole in the attic, from the inside, and saturate all the roofing insulation with moisture.
Types of hatches and materials for their manufacture
A hatch for entering the attic can be built according to two main projects: with one cover or with two. The first option is, of course, the easiest, and in the second, the inner lid is a “sandwich”.
A standard attic hatch consists of a wooden frame and fibreboard. Between them is a sheet of expanded polystyrene, from 3 to 6 centimeters. And the thickness of the inner covers is usually from 3.5 to 6.5 centimeters. And in order for the inner cover of such a hatch to adjoin the opening tightly, use an O-ring and drown it in advance in the milled groove of the box.
You can make a manhole cover metal or wood, using additional insulation, or doing without it. The main position in the manufacture of a hatch cover is occupied by a mechanism that will open it.
The height of the hatch box depends mainly on the parameters of the stairs that come with it or are designed. Often this height does not match the thickness attic floor, but this is not scary and usually does not cause any difficulties in practice.
Separately, hatches for stairs with a fireproof cover are produced today, and protective layer can be on one side, or on both at the same time. At the same time, the sides of the box are necessarily protected by metal, and as a result, the whole structure is able to withstand the spread of fire for as long as 30 minutes.
Today, special enclosing structures are produced for both living and cold attics. In any case, it is better to put them, especially if you go up to the attic more than once a month. Many manufacturers supply such railings complete with ladders, or they can be purchased separately.
Basically, modern manufacturers indicate parameters for their products in their pure form. This means that the box with the stairs will indeed have exactly such external dimensions, and you will need to make the ceiling opening for it quite a bit larger. But other manufacturers, on the contrary, indicate the exact external dimensions of the future opening and the hatch to them goes 1-3 centimeters less. Pay attention to this!
It is not uncommon for a finished ladder hatch (or single hatch) to be marketed unpainted. This is done so that you can paint the entire structure a color that will blend in with the interior of the lower living space.
Mainly in industrial production loft ladders are produced in accordance with German DIN standards. Such stairs and a hatch are designed for a standard attic opening, and this is equal to the standard step between the floor beams of houses abroad. But in Russia, the rules are somewhat different. Therefore, it is imperative to think over an attic staircase with a hatch at the design stage of the entire attic. It’s even easier to just go to the store, choose the model you are interested in and already cut the attic on it. Or, if you do everything yourself (which will be the easiest for you), you simply adjust a homemade hatch with a ladder already under the existing attic floor.
By itself, the manhole cover is a joinery plate up to 20 millimeters thick, but not thinner than 16 millimeters. Modern manufacturers of stairs with a hatch offer already insulated covers, with a thickness of about 32 millimeters. Such a frame is usually sewn up on both sides with sheets of chipboard or fiberboard, and between them there is a foam insulation: foam or polyurethane foam. Sometimes insulation is offered reinforced, where the insulation layer is more than 30 millimeters thick.
An interesting novelty on the market is manhole covers with a dustproof function. Such a cover actually has many more advantages, because its dustproof layer also serves as another layer of thermal insulation. The essence of the novelty is that a folding ladder under which hatch cover does not collect dust on itself, and then you will not have an unpleasant feeling when you decide to open the attic in a month or two and lower the ladder down.
Here's the easiest option you can do:
And here you already need special fasteners:
Here is a video example of making the simplest attic hatch:
And here the home craftsman uses an unusual material for the hatch:
Here's what mount you need for the attic hatch:
How to arrange a hatch on the concrete floor of the attic?
So, step by step:
- Step 1. The first step is to mark the future location of the hatch. To do this, use the usual construction pencil and meter.
- Step 2. Using a perforator, you need to make a strictly vertical through hole, so take drills whose thickness will exceed the thickness of the concrete floor.
- Step 3 Install the puncher in the corners along the marked holes, and drill a through hole at the vertices of this rectangle. They will also serve as a certain guideline for the bottom markup.
- Step 4. Now, with a grinder with a special disc for concrete, draw a line along the perimeter of the hole so carefully that the disc does not fall into the reinforcement in the ceiling during the cutting process. Now you will see everything weak spots and voids in the ceiling and you can easily drill through them.
- Step 5. Once you find the vulnerabilities, break the concrete with a sledgehammer, hitting the weakest. In the same places where the remains of concrete are held on the reinforcement itself, use a crowbar.
- Step 6 Now that all the concrete has been knocked down, all you have to do is remove the reinforcement. Do not leave its protruding parts - such will interfere with the installation of the attic hatch.
- Step 7. Now, with a diamond-coated disk, we finally level out all the irregularities on the edges of the opening. This is very important, and no matter how tired you are at this moment, be sure to pay attention to this.
More details on the photo:
How to cut a hatch on a wooden floor
If it’s easy to make a square opening for a hatch, you should know some points about a round one. Sample instruction:
- Step 1. On the bottom surface of the attic floor, draw the markings of the planned opening and add the thickness of the finish. In general, do this right on the floor of the residential floor, and only then transfer it with a plumb line to the ceiling.
- Step 2 Now install the jack stands.
- Step 3. Next, drill a through hole in the opening, from bottom to top.
- Step 4. Climb up to the attic and insert a pin into the hole, and use twine and a pencil to draw a circle.
- Step 5. Make a hole in this circle and cut out along the contour of the entire opening. You will meet beams on the way, do not touch them - you will cut them out later.
- STEP 6. Now, to make an opening in the shape of a circle, you need to make a bend of lumber.
In addition to the round option, you might be interested in looking at other examples:
How to install a hatch in a stretch ceiling
And now let's look at such a problem as installing an attic hatch in a stretch ceiling. In general, if you have such an opportunity, do not initially mount such a ceiling where there will be an entrance to the attic. But since you already have to install all this now, with the finished repair, you will have to tinker. The fact is that such material is constantly worn out, and it is quite easy to damage it when installing the hatch. But we will do everything carefully.
Our the main task- hide the skylight against the background of the entire stretch ceiling, so as not to spoil the entire general form. And so - step by step:
- Step 1. First, we build a frame around the ceiling hatch - these are wooden blocks along the perimeter of the hatch.
- Step 2 We fix the ceiling aluminum profile on them.
- Step 3. Next, along the perimeter, we fix the profile of the stretch ceiling.
- Step 4. If the hatch is located on an inclined plane, install an additional dividing profile.
- Step 5. Now we measure the hatch itself and take the same canvas from which it was made stretch ceiling.
- Step 6 We mount the stretch ceiling, fitting and fixing the entire structure to the opening.
How to insulate an attic hatch?
All attic hatches are divided into two main types: with a ladder attached to them and without it. If you bought finished structure an attic hatch with a folding ladder, it is not necessary to insulate it: usually such structures are already insulated. If you do everything with your own hands, and thermal insulation will definitely need to be thought about.
Often, ready-made sets of a hatch with a ladder are already sold with specially heat-saving plates, which are located on front surface covers. They create the desired effect and do not allow heat loss. If you make such a hatch yourself, just insulate its cover with the same material that was used to insulate the attic.
If you start thermal insulation yourself, you will need a plywood sheet and the insulation itself - the one that you used when insulating the attic is better. After all, you probably still have some trimmings or extra material. And just a couple of simple steps:
- Step 1. We measure the opening of the attic hatch.
- Step 2. Based on the data obtained, we assemble a frame from boards with a thickness of about 2.5-3 centimeters.
- Step 3. Now we assemble the hatch cover - it will be exactly 45 centimeters smaller than the frame. Thus, we will put a layer of insulation and will not let it "walk".
- Step 4. We lay a vapor barrier film on the manhole cover.
- Step 5 We fix all the details of the hatch with glue and wooden planks.
- Step 6. We sew up the hatch with plywood and decorate it as the interior design of the room below dictates to us.
- Step 7. Be sure to treat all the wooden parts of the hatch with an antiseptic.
- Step 8. Now we fix the finished cover in the opening, using self-tapping screws and hinges that will hold the opening hatch.
Here detailed master class:
The attic hatch, insulated with foam plastic, is also remarkable:
And the whole hatch, which was generally originally made of polystyrene foam alone:
In order to make it convenient for you to climb into the attic, build the following supports around the hatch:
And the last point: if there is a special loop on the hatch cover, it will be especially convenient to open it - just with the help of an elongated handle. And you won't need to grab a stool or use some kind of stand to reach it. Just make one end of such a pen in the form of a square or hexagon.
Sequence of work
- aesthetic appearance;
- simplicity of the locking mechanism;
For work you will need:
- roulette;
- screwdriver;
- electric drill or hammer drill;
- Bulgarian;
- metal corners;
- iron up to 5 mm thick;
- rubber seal.
Sequence of work
Luke to the basement
What should be the basement hatch
Method for constructing a basement hatch
Sequence of work
Basement hatch on gas shock absorbers
Construction of a hatch for tiling
The basement in an apartment or a private house is very useful and the right room, because it can store supplies for the winter, as it maintains the optimum temperature throughout the year, and it can be used as a warehouse for excess things.
You can provide access to such a room using a basement hatch cut right into the floor of the apartment. A well-made hatch will allow you to organize the entrance, making it invisible and convenient. How to make a hatch in the floor with your own hands, we will tell in our article.
What should be the basement hatch
The floor hatch to the basement must meet a number of requirements, among which are:
- aesthetic appearance;
- harmony with the overall interior design;
- reliable and tight locking;
- simplicity of the locking mechanism;
- convenience when opening the hatch is even quite big size, the need to make a minimum of effort;
- simplicity of design, consisting of a square thin cover and a handle for lifting it;
- the need to install an electric drive or other automatic devices to open the lid weighing more than 10 kg;
- compliance with the dimensions of the basement shaft and the manhole cover in order to avoid unforeseen difficulties during installation;
- the location of the hatch cover flush with the rest of the floor covering, the absence of elements protruding above the floor level;
- the strength of the basement hatch structure, capable of withstanding repeated passage of people.
It is worth noting that the hatches in the basement floor should protect the living space from the penetration of dampness, preventing the growth of mold and fungus. This requirement applies to everyone without exception. basement hatches both simple and complex designs.
Method for constructing a basement hatch
To make a hatch in the floor with your own hands, you need to acquire the necessary construction tools and supplies.
For work you will need:
- roulette;
- self-tapping screws for fixing the canvas;
- screwdriver;
- electric drill or hammer drill;
- welding machine with a set of electrodes;
- Bulgarian;
- metal corners;
- iron up to 5 mm thick;
- rubber seal.
Sequence of work
The hatch in the floor should begin with the assembly of a metal frame that is suitable in size for the future structure. See also: "How to make a floor in the cellar and what materials are better to use."
You need to do this as follows:
- From metal corners using electric welding, you need to build a base for the cover of the future hatch, while it is important to leave a 5 mm gap to the concrete opening to accommodate the sealant.
- A durable rubber seal should be placed around the perimeter of the opening.
- Next, you need to decide on the main material that will be used to trim the hatch cover.
It can be metal, wood, ceramic tiles, in a word, absolutely any material. The main thing is that it matches the taste of the owners and the general interior of the room.
- The sharp edges of the corners on the frame should be turned and adjusted to their dimensions.
Luke in the basement / underground / cellar
In this case, the top of the cover should be slightly wider than the bottom.
- When calculating the size of the frame, the size of the corner shelf should be taken into account so that the lid tightly blocks the passage.
- The fixing of the hatch cover in the opening is most often carried out on hinges, which ensure its unhindered opening. At the same time, it should tightly block the entrance to prevent moisture from entering the basement.
- The only requirement for hinges is to match the dimensions of the basement hatch. Such fasteners can be easily purchased at any building supermarket. The hinges are fixed with self-tapping screws on one side on the hatch cover, and on the other side on the metal corners.
Basement hatch on gas shock absorbers
To block the entrance to the basement, you can make a hatch in wooden floor do-it-yourself, equipped with gas shock absorbers.
Such hatches have a number of features:
- Metal structures of such products must be coated with powder paint to protect against corrosion.
- When mounting the structure frame, argon-arc welding is used.
- It is possible to sheathe the contour of the cover with any material, not exceeding 20 mm in thickness. In particular, it is possible to use ceramic tiles, parquet, wood, artificial or natural stone.
When organizing the entrance to the basement, it is worth paying special attention to how to make the hatch in the floor invisible so that it does not protrude above the coating and does not stand out from the general background.
To open floor hatches of this design, it is necessary to apply only a slight effort to lift the cover by the handle to a small height. The rest of the work is done by gas springs.
Thanks to gas shock absorbers, the underground hatch in the wooden floor opens and closes smoothly and freely, without any jerks. And if the calculation of the load on the gas shock absorber is carried out absolutely correctly, then it becomes very easy to lift the cover.
The special design of the hinges with gas shock absorbers makes it possible to equip even very large and heavy hatches without losing their main properties - reliability and strength. At the same time, one movement is enough to open the door by 90 °.
Do not forget that floor hatches in the basement under the laminate need rubber gaskets located around the perimeter of the hatch. In the presence of a seal, a hatch with gas shock absorbers will prevent foreign odors, moisture from entering the basement, and will also prevent drafts.
Construction of a hatch for tiling
The hatch in the floor under the tiles has a number of differences in installation compared to other types of similar structures. In addition, such products are somewhat more expensive.
Features of hatches for tiling:
- A metal trough is used as a frame for the tile.
- Open the hatch until the lifting mechanism is fully adjusted and installation is completed floor covering- forbidden.
The sequence of steps for making a hatch looks like this:
- Lifting loops are disconnected from the cover.
- Mark the connection points to secure the hatch. To do this, the cover is carefully placed in the opening and the level of the planes is adjusted.
- The top edge of the hatch should be flush with the floor tiles.
- Disconnecting lifting mechanism, you can lay the lid in the opening on a flat belt and pour the trough with concrete mortar.
- You can get the trough out of the opening when you reach 90% strength of the solution. After that, all excess concrete from the frame and the outer part of the trough is removed.
- Now you can attach the lifting mechanism.
- Ceramic tiles are laid on concrete mortar.
- Make sure that there are no gaps between the wall and the frame of the floor hatch. If any, they must be filled with sealant or foam.
- At the last stage, sealing gum should be glued to the frame for a snug fit of the cover.
Thus, all work on the arrangement of basement hatches can be done independently if you follow the instructions illustrated by photo and video materials. In particular, then you will definitely know how to make a floor hatch with your own hands without making mistakes.
What should be the basement hatch
Method for constructing a basement hatch
Sequence of work
Basement hatch on gas shock absorbers
Construction of a hatch for tiling
The basement in an apartment or a private house is a very useful and necessary room, because you can store supplies for the winter in it, as it maintains the optimum temperature throughout the year, and it can be used as a warehouse for extra things.
You can provide access to such a room using a basement hatch cut right into the floor of the apartment. A well-made hatch will allow you to organize the entrance, making it invisible and convenient. How to make a hatch in the floor with your own hands, we will tell in our article.
What should be the basement hatch
The floor hatch to the basement must meet a number of requirements, among which are:
- aesthetic appearance;
- harmony with the overall interior design;
- reliable and tight locking;
- simplicity of the locking mechanism;
- convenience when opening the hatch, even of a fairly large size, the need to make a minimum of effort;
- simplicity of design, consisting of a square thin cover and a handle for lifting it;
- the need to install an electric drive or other automatic devices to open the lid weighing more than 10 kg;
- compliance with the dimensions of the basement shaft and the manhole cover in order to avoid unforeseen difficulties during installation;
- the location of the hatch cover flush with the rest of the floor covering, the absence of elements protruding above the floor level;
- the strength of the basement hatch structure, capable of withstanding repeated passage of people.
It is worth noting that the hatches in the basement floor should protect the living space from the penetration of dampness, preventing the growth of mold and fungus. This requirement applies to all, without exception, basement hatches, both simple and complex designs.
Method for constructing a basement hatch
To make a hatch in the floor with your own hands, you need to acquire the necessary construction tools and supplies.
For work you will need:
- roulette;
- self-tapping screws for fixing the canvas;
- screwdriver;
- electric drill or hammer drill;
- welding machine with a set of electrodes;
- Bulgarian;
- metal corners;
- iron up to 5 mm thick;
- rubber seal.
Sequence of work
The hatch in the floor should begin with the assembly of a metal frame that is suitable in size for the future structure. See also: "How to make a floor in the cellar and what materials are better to use."
You need to do this as follows:
- From metal corners, using electric welding, it is necessary to build a basis for the cover of the future hatch, while it is important to leave a 5 mm gap to the concrete opening to accommodate the sealant.
- A durable rubber seal should be placed around the perimeter of the opening.
- Next, you need to decide on the main material that will be used to trim the hatch cover. It can be metal, wood, ceramic tiles, in a word, absolutely any material. The main thing is that it matches the taste of the owners and the general interior of the room.
- The sharp edges of the corners on the frame should be turned and adjusted to their dimensions. In this case, the top of the cover should be slightly wider than the bottom.
- When calculating the size of the frame, the size of the corner shelf should be taken into account so that the lid tightly blocks the passage.
- The fixing of the hatch cover in the opening is most often carried out on hinges, which ensure its unhindered opening. At the same time, it should tightly block the entrance to prevent moisture from entering the basement.
- The only requirement for hinges is to match the dimensions of the basement hatch. Such fasteners can be easily purchased at any building supermarket. The hinges are fixed with self-tapping screws on one side on the hatch cover, and on the other side on the metal corners.
Basement hatch on gas shock absorbers
To block the entrance to the basement, you can make a hatch in the wooden floor with your own hands, equipped with gas shock absorbers.
Such hatches have a number of features:
- Metal structures of such products must be coated with powder paint to protect against corrosion.
- When mounting the structure frame, argon-arc welding is used.
- It is possible to sheathe the contour of the cover with any material, not exceeding 20 mm in thickness. In particular, it is permissible to use ceramic tiles, parquet, wood, artificial or natural stone.
When organizing the entrance to the basement, it is worth paying special attention to how to make the hatch in the floor invisible so that it does not protrude above the coating and does not stand out from the general background.
To open floor hatches of this design, it is necessary to apply only a slight effort to lift the cover by the handle to a small height. The rest of the work is done by gas springs.
Thanks to gas shock absorbers, the underground hatch in the wooden floor opens and closes smoothly and freely, without any jerks. And if the calculation of the load on the gas shock absorber is carried out absolutely correctly, then it becomes very easy to lift the cover.
The special design of the hinges with gas shock absorbers makes it possible to equip even very large and heavy hatches without losing their main properties - reliability and strength. At the same time, one movement is enough to open the door by 90 °.
Do not forget that floor hatches in the basement under the laminate need rubber gaskets located around the perimeter of the hatch. In the presence of a seal, a hatch with gas shock absorbers will prevent foreign odors, moisture from entering the basement, and will also prevent drafts.
Construction of a hatch for tiling
The hatch in the floor under the tiles has a number of differences in installation compared to other types of similar structures. In addition, such products are somewhat more expensive.
Features of hatches for tiling:
- A metal trough is used as a frame for the tile.
- It is forbidden to open the hatch until the lifting mechanism is fully adjusted and the installation of the floor covering is completed.
The sequence of steps for making a hatch looks like this:
- Lifting loops are disconnected from the cover.
- Mark the connection points to secure the hatch.
How are basement hatches made?
To do this, the cover is carefully placed in the opening and the level of the planes is adjusted.
- The top edge of the hatch should be flush with the floor tiles.
- Having disconnected the lifting mechanism, it is possible to lay the cover in the opening on a flat belt and pour the trough with concrete mortar.
- You can get the trough out of the opening when you reach 90% strength of the solution. After that, all excess concrete from the frame and the outer part of the trough is removed.
- Now you can attach the lifting mechanism.
- Ceramic tiles are laid on concrete mortar.
- Make sure that there are no gaps between the wall and the frame of the floor hatch. If any, they must be filled with sealant or foam.
- At the last stage, sealing gum should be glued to the frame for a snug fit of the cover.
Thus, all work on the arrangement of basement hatches can be done independently if you follow the instructions illustrated by photo and video materials. In particular, then you will definitely know how to make a floor hatch with your own hands without making mistakes.
What should be the basement hatch
Method for constructing a basement hatch
Sequence of work
Basement hatch on gas shock absorbers
Construction of a hatch for tiling
The basement in an apartment or a private house is a very useful and necessary room, because you can store supplies for the winter in it, as it maintains the optimum temperature throughout the year, and it can be used as a warehouse for extra things.
You can provide access to such a room using a basement hatch cut right into the floor of the apartment. A well-made hatch will allow you to organize the entrance, making it invisible and convenient. How to make a hatch in the floor with your own hands, we will tell in our article.
What should be the basement hatch
The floor hatch to the basement must meet a number of requirements, among which are:
- aesthetic appearance;
- harmony with the overall interior design;
- reliable and tight locking;
- simplicity of the locking mechanism;
- convenience when opening the hatch, even of a fairly large size, the need to make a minimum of effort;
- simplicity of design, consisting of a square thin cover and a handle for lifting it;
- the need to install an electric drive or other automatic devices to open the lid weighing more than 10 kg;
- compliance with the dimensions of the basement shaft and the manhole cover in order to avoid unforeseen difficulties during installation;
- the location of the hatch cover flush with the rest of the floor covering, the absence of elements protruding above the floor level;
- the strength of the basement hatch structure, capable of withstanding repeated passage of people.
It is worth noting that the hatches in the basement floor should protect the living space from the penetration of dampness, preventing the growth of mold and fungus.
This requirement applies to all, without exception, basement hatches, both simple and complex designs.
Do-it-yourself hidden hatch in the cellar: installation and decoration
Method for constructing a basement hatch
To make a hatch in the floor with your own hands, you need to acquire the necessary construction tools and supplies.
For work you will need:
- roulette;
- self-tapping screws for fixing the canvas;
- screwdriver;
- electric drill or hammer drill;
- welding machine with a set of electrodes;
- Bulgarian;
- metal corners;
- iron up to 5 mm thick;
- rubber seal.
Sequence of work
The hatch in the floor should begin with the assembly of a metal frame that is suitable in size for the future structure. See also: "How to make a floor in the cellar and what materials are better to use."
You need to do this as follows:
- From metal corners, using electric welding, it is necessary to build a basis for the cover of the future hatch, while it is important to leave a 5 mm gap to the concrete opening to accommodate the sealant.
- A durable rubber seal should be placed around the perimeter of the opening.
- Next, you need to decide on the main material that will be used to trim the hatch cover. It can be metal, wood, ceramic tiles, in a word, absolutely any material. The main thing is that it matches the taste of the owners and the general interior of the room.
- The sharp edges of the corners on the frame should be turned and adjusted to their dimensions. In this case, the top of the cover should be slightly wider than the bottom.
- When calculating the size of the frame, the size of the corner shelf should be taken into account so that the lid tightly blocks the passage.
- The fixing of the hatch cover in the opening is most often carried out on hinges, which ensure its unhindered opening. At the same time, it should tightly block the entrance to prevent moisture from entering the basement.
- The only requirement for hinges is to match the dimensions of the basement hatch. Such fasteners can be easily purchased at any building supermarket. The hinges are fixed with self-tapping screws on one side on the hatch cover, and on the other side on the metal corners.
Basement hatch on gas shock absorbers
To block the entrance to the basement, you can make a hatch in the wooden floor with your own hands, equipped with gas shock absorbers.
Such hatches have a number of features:
- Metal structures of such products must be coated with powder paint to protect against corrosion.
- When mounting the structure frame, argon-arc welding is used.
- It is possible to sheathe the contour of the cover with any material, not exceeding 20 mm in thickness. In particular, it is permissible to use ceramic tiles, parquet, wood, artificial or natural stone.
When organizing the entrance to the basement, it is worth paying special attention to how to make the hatch in the floor invisible so that it does not protrude above the coating and does not stand out from the general background.
To open floor hatches of this design, it is necessary to apply only a slight effort to lift the cover by the handle to a small height. The rest of the work is done by gas springs.
Thanks to gas shock absorbers, the underground hatch in the wooden floor opens and closes smoothly and freely, without any jerks. And if the calculation of the load on the gas shock absorber is carried out absolutely correctly, then it becomes very easy to lift the cover.
The special design of the hinges with gas shock absorbers makes it possible to equip even very large and heavy hatches without losing their main properties - reliability and strength. At the same time, one movement is enough to open the door by 90 °.
Do not forget that floor hatches in the basement under the laminate need rubber gaskets located around the perimeter of the hatch. In the presence of a seal, a hatch with gas shock absorbers will prevent foreign odors, moisture from entering the basement, and will also prevent drafts.
Construction of a hatch for tiling
The hatch in the floor under the tiles has a number of differences in installation compared to other types of similar structures. In addition, such products are somewhat more expensive.
Features of hatches for tiling:
- A metal trough is used as a frame for the tile.
- It is forbidden to open the hatch until the lifting mechanism is fully adjusted and the installation of the floor covering is completed.
The sequence of steps for making a hatch looks like this:
- Lifting loops are disconnected from the cover.
- Mark the connection points to secure the hatch. To do this, the cover is carefully placed in the opening and the level of the planes is adjusted.
- The top edge of the hatch should be flush with the floor tiles.
- Having disconnected the lifting mechanism, it is possible to lay the cover in the opening on a flat belt and pour the trough with concrete mortar.
- You can get the trough out of the opening when you reach 90% strength of the solution. After that, all excess concrete from the frame and the outer part of the trough is removed.
- Now you can attach the lifting mechanism.
- Ceramic tiles are laid on concrete mortar.
- Make sure that there are no gaps between the wall and the frame of the floor hatch. If any, they must be filled with sealant or foam.
- At the last stage, sealing gum should be glued to the frame for a snug fit of the cover.
Thus, all work on the arrangement of basement hatches can be done independently if you follow the instructions illustrated by photo and video materials. In particular, then you will definitely know how to make a floor hatch with your own hands without making mistakes.
Equipping the hatch to the attic with my own hands you need to know a few important things. All of them relate to the reliability of the structure, and in this matter, one of the main positions is occupied by the mechanism for opening the hatch to the attic.
How to make a hatch in the basement of a house with your own hands with and without shock absorbers: Step by step instructions + Photo
It is on him that the entire load will fall, and the convenience and reliability of using the entire mechanism depends on which design will be used.
simple hatch
The simplest mechanism that can be imagined for a hatch to the upper floor is simple hinges and a latch. There is nothing difficult to come up with - the difference is only in the location of the loops - along the short or long side of the sash, and the opening side - up or down.
But even here you can use some tricks. For example, if you use not ordinary furniture hinges, but adapt bonnet hinges from a car, you will get a cover with a spring-loaded mechanism. For a door that opens down, this will not give any advantages, but for a hatch that opens up, the spring will help raise it and fix the sash in the upper position.
In the same way, you can adapt the gas lift from different kind devices. There are even special models for heavy doors. It will allow you to more comfortably close and open the hatch up, towards the attic floor. Another advantage of such a system is insurance against the fact that the closing sash of the hatch can hit someone who goes down the ladder.
If the hatch has to open down, then installing a gas shock absorber will allow it to be opened more safely - a lid that falls out sharply can hit hard, and a gas lift will not allow it to fall too sharply.
Hatch with stairs
Everything will be much more difficult if not just a door is used, but a sash with a retractable or folding ladder. Here it will already be necessary to seriously work with the calculations that will allow you to assemble a reliable mechanism, as well as with the design of the lock, which will ensure a strong fixation of the entire structure in the closed position. In addition, you will need to calculate the staircase itself, but this is a separate issue.
The mechanism in this case must be calculated based on the weight of the entire structure being raised or lowered. The heavier the sash turns out, the more effort will have to be applied to open it and the greater the load on the mechanism.
For such a device, ordinary furniture hinges are no longer suitable. best solution there will be a purchase of a finished device. If this is not possible, or there are other reasons for self-manufacturing, the following parameters must be taken into account:
- The total weight of the entire structure. The opening mechanism must withstand not only the weight of the hatch itself and the ladder that is located on it, but also the weight of the person who will go up or down.
- opening angle. The greater the slope of the flight of stairs, the greater the load on the place of attachment to the ceiling. If we take the installation angle of 90 degrees, the load will be the smallest. Optimally - from 65 degrees to 75.
- The ability to easily open and close the device. Here it is necessary to understand that the whole structure weighs very decently. If it is easy enough to open it, no matter how much it instills, then when you close it, you will have to lift all the weight at once. It is necessary to provide springs that will facilitate the process.
Structurally, all mechanisms will be approximately the same and similar to the simplest possible. An exception would be the mechanism for opening the attic hatch up. But, such a device is much simpler and their main options have been discussed above. They will differ only in "carrying capacity".
All modifications that involve opening downwards differ only in the presence of additional shock absorbers or mechanisms that fit closing and opening - there are a lot of options here. Otherwise, there will be no fundamental differences.
All hinge elements can be bought separately at homemade stores. If this is not around, then simple metal strips will do, which must be drilled in several places. Where exactly to drill, it’s impossible to say for sure - it depends on the type of hatch and ladder chosen.
The mechanism is attached to the frame, which must be strengthened based on the weight of the door with the ladder installed on it. One of the lightest options is an aluminum sliding system, but it will be quite expensive. If you use homemade wooden staircase, then, it is worth taking care of the sufficient strength of the fasteners.
An additional bracket will be useful, which will fix the opening in a certain position. In this way, the danger of opening the hatch to a greater distance and angle than necessary can be eliminated.
All connections must be made with bolts. Diameters of 6 or 8 millimeters will do - a larger thickness is not required, and a smaller one may not withstand the load. In no case can you fix such a device with self-tapping screws. Over time, they simply twist out of the load during use and can cause a sudden collapse of the structure.
What should be the basement hatch
Method for constructing a basement hatch
Sequence of work
Basement hatch on gas shock absorbers
Construction of a hatch for tiling
The basement in an apartment or a private house is a very useful and necessary room, because you can store supplies for the winter in it, as it maintains the optimum temperature throughout the year, and it can be used as a warehouse for extra things.
You can provide access to such a room using a basement hatch cut right into the floor of the apartment. A well-made hatch will allow you to organize the entrance, making it invisible and convenient. How to make a hatch in the floor with your own hands, we will tell in our article.
What should be the basement hatch
The floor hatch to the basement must meet a number of requirements, among which are:
- aesthetic appearance;
- harmony with the overall interior design;
- reliable and tight locking;
- simplicity of the locking mechanism;
- convenience when opening the hatch, even of a fairly large size, the need to make a minimum of effort;
- simplicity of design, consisting of a square thin cover and a handle for lifting it;
- the need to install an electric drive or other automatic devices to open the lid weighing more than 10 kg;
- compliance with the dimensions of the basement shaft and the manhole cover in order to avoid unforeseen difficulties during installation;
- the location of the hatch cover flush with the rest of the floor covering, the absence of elements protruding above the floor level;
- the strength of the basement hatch structure, capable of withstanding repeated passage of people.
It is worth noting that the hatches in the basement floor should protect the living space from the penetration of dampness, preventing the growth of mold and fungus. This requirement applies to all, without exception, basement hatches, both simple and complex designs.
Method for constructing a basement hatch
To make a hatch in the floor with your own hands, you need to acquire the necessary construction tools and supplies.
For work you will need:
- roulette;
- self-tapping screws for fixing the canvas;
- screwdriver;
- electric drill or hammer drill;
- welding machine with a set of electrodes;
- Bulgarian;
- metal corners;
- iron up to 5 mm thick;
- rubber seal.
Sequence of work
The hatch in the floor should begin with the assembly of a metal frame that is suitable in size for the future structure. See also: "How to make a floor in the cellar and what materials are better to use."
You need to do this as follows:
- From metal corners, using electric welding, it is necessary to build a basis for the cover of the future hatch, while it is important to leave a 5 mm gap to the concrete opening to accommodate the sealant.
- A durable rubber seal should be placed around the perimeter of the opening.
- Next, you need to decide on the main material that will be used to trim the hatch cover. It can be metal, wood, ceramic tiles, in a word, absolutely any material. The main thing is that it matches the taste of the owners and the general interior of the room.
- The sharp edges of the corners on the frame should be turned and adjusted to their dimensions. In this case, the top of the cover should be slightly wider than the bottom.
- When calculating the size of the frame, the size of the corner shelf should be taken into account so that the lid tightly blocks the passage.
- The fixing of the hatch cover in the opening is most often carried out on hinges, which ensure its unhindered opening. At the same time, it should tightly block the entrance to prevent moisture from entering the basement.
- The only requirement for hinges is to match the dimensions of the basement hatch.
Do-it-yourself hatch for the cellar
Such fasteners can be easily purchased at any building supermarket. The hinges are fixed with self-tapping screws on one side on the hatch cover, and on the other side on the metal corners.
Basement hatch on gas shock absorbers
To block the entrance to the basement, you can make a hatch in the wooden floor with your own hands, equipped with gas shock absorbers.
Such hatches have a number of features:
- Metal structures of such products must be coated with powder paint to protect against corrosion.
- When mounting the structure frame, argon-arc welding is used.
- It is possible to sheathe the contour of the cover with any material, not exceeding 20 mm in thickness. In particular, it is permissible to use ceramic tiles, parquet, wood, artificial or natural stone.
When organizing the entrance to the basement, it is worth paying special attention to how to make the hatch in the floor invisible so that it does not protrude above the coating and does not stand out from the general background.
To open floor hatches of this design, it is necessary to apply only a slight effort to lift the cover by the handle to a small height. The rest of the work is done by gas springs.
Thanks to gas shock absorbers, the underground hatch in the wooden floor opens and closes smoothly and freely, without any jerks. And if the calculation of the load on the gas shock absorber is carried out absolutely correctly, then it becomes very easy to lift the cover.
The special design of the hinges with gas shock absorbers makes it possible to equip even very large and heavy hatches without losing their main properties - reliability and strength. At the same time, one movement is enough to open the door by 90 °.
Do not forget that floor hatches in the basement under the laminate need rubber gaskets located around the perimeter of the hatch. In the presence of a seal, a hatch with gas shock absorbers will prevent foreign odors, moisture from entering the basement, and will also prevent drafts.
Construction of a hatch for tiling
The hatch in the floor under the tiles has a number of differences in installation compared to other types of similar structures. In addition, such products are somewhat more expensive.
Features of hatches for tiling:
- A metal trough is used as a frame for the tile.
- It is forbidden to open the hatch until the lifting mechanism is fully adjusted and the installation of the floor covering is completed.
The sequence of steps for making a hatch looks like this:
- Lifting loops are disconnected from the cover.
- Mark the connection points to secure the hatch. To do this, the cover is carefully placed in the opening and the level of the planes is adjusted.
- The top edge of the hatch should be flush with the floor tiles.
- Having disconnected the lifting mechanism, it is possible to lay the cover in the opening on a flat belt and pour the trough with concrete mortar.
- You can get the trough out of the opening when you reach 90% strength of the solution. After that, all excess concrete from the frame and the outer part of the trough is removed.
- Now you can attach the lifting mechanism.
- Ceramic tiles are laid on concrete mortar.
- Make sure that there are no gaps between the wall and the frame of the floor hatch. If any, they must be filled with sealant or foam.
- At the last stage, sealing gum should be glued to the frame for a snug fit of the cover.
Thus, all work on the arrangement of basement hatches can be done independently if you follow the instructions illustrated by photo and video materials. In particular, then you will definitely know how to make a floor hatch with your own hands without making mistakes.
Almost every owner of a private house builds a basement in his own dwelling for storing canned goods, vegetables from the garden and other products. A reliable hatch to the basement allows you to provide a lower temperature and optimal humidity in the cellar. Often the entrance is located on the floor in the kitchen or hallway of the house.
The access to the cellar can be closed either with a full door or with a floor hatch. The second option is more acceptable, since floor hatches save living space. The entrance to the basement should fit into the interior of the house and not stand out on the floor as a rectangular spot. An invisible floor hatch can hide the existence of a cellar from prying eyes. Such doors completely merge with the flooring in the room, often they do not even install handles or hinges.
Most hatches are rectangular in shape, although a semicircular basement door can be installed if desired. In addition, the material of the cover is different. Doors are made of wood, plywood or metal.
Technical requirements
The choice of a place for installing the manhole must be made based on the following rules:
- The entrance should be located in an inconspicuous place, but not near a wall. This requirement is due to the fact that the perpendicular surface will prevent the hatch doors from opening.
- If the entrance to the basement is located in the kitchen, then it should be in a place where it is not planned to install any kitchen furniture. The open manhole cover should not touch tables, cabinets and headset elements.
- The door leaf must support the weight of the person. It is best to strengthen it with additional iron partitions or a frame.
The hatch in the floor must have dimensions that will correspond to the dimensions of the owner. The minimum area of such a manhole is 75x75 cm. With a smaller opening, it will be extremely problematic to lower and remove products from the basement. It is worth immediately considering the shape and location of the handle.
The entrance to the cellar is provided with special supports, on which shutters are subsequently installed. For safety, it is better to attach at least four posts.
The manhole must be hermetically sealed, otherwise cold air will seep into the living space. In addition, the weight of the manhole cover must be taken into account. If it turned out to be too heavy, then it is supplied with special springs or an electric drive for more convenient operation.
Design features
To attach a hatch to enter the basement, you can use ordinary door hinges. These are reliable fasteners that require a minimum of effort and cost. They should only be used for light wooden covers.
Another way to organize the entrance is to use bonnet hinges from the car in the hatch design. Spring-loaded latches allow you to fix the door in a stable position. Thanks to the lifting mechanism, even a fairly heavy door opens without much effort.
metal structure doors makes it not only strong, but also prohibitively heavy. In this case, the hinges must be with shock absorbers. In addition, you can build a semblance of a safe door using an electric motor and a few aluminum pipes. But such a cover can only be opened if the engine is connected to a power source.
Operation and care
The basement door needs periodic maintenance as it is exposed to strong temperature fluctuations and high humidity. About once a year, the hatch hinges and shock absorbers should be thoroughly lubricated.
On the wooden door from time to time apply solutions that repel moisture and prevent the development of the fungus. The metal hatch should be cleaned of rust and painted.
How to choose the material and type of construction
When constructing the entrance to the basement, the door material is selected based on its location. If the manhole is installed in the corridor, and people will walk along it every day, then the cover is made of sheet metal to ensure reliability and safety.
If the choice of location for installation fell on a remote corner of the kitchen, then you can make a door out of wood. This option is suitable if parquet is laid on the floor or wooden plank.
In terms of design features It's hard to give general advice. The most important thing is that the manhole cover does not interfere with movement around the room, withstand the weight of the owners and does not attract attention.
Making a hatch in the basement with your own hands
For self-production of a wooden hatch to the basement with shock absorbers, we will need:
- saw;
- hammer;
- brush;
- screwdriver.
Necessary materials:
- floor boards;
- beam for supports;
- plywood;
- nails, screws;
- hinges with shock absorbers and a handle.
All work is done in the following order:
- First, from the side of the manhole, supports are nailed to the flooring from the boards, on which the lid will lie.
- Via circular saw sawn boards into blanks, the length of which will be 0.5-1 cm less than the width of the hatch box.
- A rectangle is cut out of plywood. Here you need to subtract 1 cm for the gaps between the door and the floor.
- Everything wooden details covered with drying oil, which repels moisture and prevents the development of fungus.
- Lathing for the crate is stuffed onto the plywood layer. Between the rails should put a layer of insulation. Boards are attached over the rails.
It is important that the height of the hatch matches the height of the floor. It is advisable to select a material that will match in width and thickness with the boards laid on the floor. The manufacture of hatches of this design does not require high costs or experience in construction.
Size calculation
Drawings of the entrance to the basement are made individually. It is recommended to follow the standards when calculating the dimensions of the manhole.
The optimal size of the hatch is 80x80 cm. In this case, the doors should be no more than 79x79 cm. It is better to choose a plywood sheet with a thickness of at least 10 mm, and a layer of wood - 25 mm. For the manufacture of a metal hatch, it is worth using sheet steel 1-3 mm.
Features of installation under the tile
the best way to hide the hatch in the cellar is to disguise it as a tile. For this, the manhole cover is made in a special way.
A blank is cut from sheet steel, corresponding to the size of the hatch. Corners are welded along its perimeter, which form the sides. Reinforcement is welded inside the walls, forming cells for tiles. After installing the hatch, the solution is poured onto the fittings. Tiles are laid on top.
The technology for creating a hidden floor hatch includes several stages: the selection and purchase of materials, the preparation of tools, the drawing up of a drawing, and directly the construction of the structure. The main requirements for the arrangement of the yard and the step-by-step progress of the work are described in the article.
Requirements for hidden hatches in the cellar
Having a basement in a country house or in a private house has a number of undeniable advantages. The utility room expands the usable area and provides warm, dry flooring first floor. The disadvantage of the cellar is an increase in the cost of construction. Sometimes the cost of building a basement reaches ¼ of the total estimate for the construction of the entire house. Some try to save money by doing some of the work themselves.
The arrangement of the basement involves the organization of a separate or built-in entrance. It can be an ordinary door or a lyada (a hatch in the field). If the basement is located in a residential building, then a hidden hatch is placed. To do the work yourself, you need to think through everything in advance, taking into account the basic requirements for hidden structures of this type.
- The dimensions of the hatch are selected in accordance with the room and the main purpose of the cellar. The minimum dimensions are 75*75 cm.
- It is better to choose the location of the lyad not next to the wall. The door should swing open without any difficulty. It is important that the open lid does not touch objects on the floor and furniture.
- The cellar should be equipped with a simple and convenient opening mechanism.
- With a door weight of more than 10 kg, it is advisable to equip the hatch with an electric drive.
- The dimensions of the hatch must fully correspond to the basement shaft, and the joints must be airtight.
- You should take care of reliable supports around the perimeter of the hatch. During the day, the lid will be stepped on many times, and it must support the weight of all household members.
- It is advisable to equip the floor hatch with a smooth opening / closing system (gas lift). If there are animals and children in the house, then you will need a fixing device that restricts access to the basement.
- The cover material is selected in accordance with the existing or intended floor finish. For example, if a wooden board or laminate is laid, then the cover is mounted from wood.
Options for finished products: features of operation and installation
It is easier to choose a ready-made hatch design, and install it yourself. Models on the market different sizes and types. It will turn out to find an option that is optimally suited for laminate, tile or linoleum. Depending on the method of opening the door to the basement, there are three types:
If the floor is tiled, laminated or otherwise finishing material, then to create a hidden hatch to the basement with your own hands, you need to choose filled aluminum or steel structures. Such an instance is a shallow rectangular container. After installation, the frame is filled with concrete mortar, after complete drying, the surface is lined.
Important! The concrete hatch has a significant weight, therefore, it requires the use of massive hinges and strong fasteners. A well-designed steel structure is capable of supporting weights in excess of 1 ton.
The choice of materials for the manufacture of a hidden do-it-yourself hatch
To implement the project, you can use wood or metal. In this matter, it is important to maintain a reasonable balance between the weight of the structure and its strength. When creating a hatch made of wood, boards with a thickness of 2.5 mm are often used. The top finish of the lid is made with 1 cm plywood. With the help of transverse rails, the boards are interconnected, forming a single sheet. To extend the service life, the wooden door must be treated with drying oil.
The construction of a durable metal hatch is made of steel sheets with a thickness of 3-4 mm. Styrofoam or expanded polystyrene foam is used as a heater.
An important aspect of convenient use of the cellar hatch is a properly selected handle and hinges. For these purposes, an ordinary door handle will not work, as it will rise above the floor level and cause inconvenience when walking. It is better to use folding handles that can be easily lowered or raised. If there are young children in the house, then it is advisable to install removable models. Some craftsmen often cut recesses in wooden hatches and place hidden handles in them.
When making hinged lids, you will need hinges. It can be ordinary models of door hinges or from the hood of a car. When installing hinges for hidden hatches with your own hands, you need to take into account some of the nuances:
- it is better to use products with springs - this will provide easier opening of heavy covers;
- hinges from the car fix the hatch in the open position, which eliminates the possibility of the cellar door slamming.
Important! For a hidden hatch, you need to take mortise hinges. If hinged models veneer on top with laminate or tiles, then subsequently such a structure cannot be repaired.
Conventional hinges are not suitable for aluminum or steel lids. Here it is necessary to use gas shock absorbers.
Creating a hidden metal structure
For the manufacture of metal hidden revision hatches with your own hands, you will need the following materials and tools:
- sheet metal (steel) with a thickness of 3-4 mm and 1 mm;
- metal corner - 4-5 cm;
- Door hinges;
- thermal insulation material;
- rubber compressor;
- primer for metal processing;
- Bulgarian;
- welding machine, electrodes;
- grinder;
- screwdriver;
- electric drill;
- self-tapping screws.
The assembly diagram of the metal hatch is presented below.
General order of work:
- Preparation and insulation of the hatch:
- from steel in 3-4 mm cut the desired sheet, for example 75 * 75 cm;
- weld a corner along the perimeter of the sheet from the inside;
- weld stiffeners, dividing the hatch area into 4 sectors;
- clean the welds;
- place a heater between the jumpers;
- from the back of the cover, attach thin sheet steel and fix it with self-tapping screws to the corners.
- Installation of the cellar opening frame:
- cut the steel corner according to the dimensions of the hatch opening;
- weld a quadrangular frame from the corners;
- fix the frame to the concrete with anchors;
- trim the end of the frame with a sealant.
- Door fixing:
- weld reinforced hinges to a metal frame;
- weld mating elements to the cover;
- install gas closers;
- fix the cover;
- coat the steel parts with linseed oil.
Metal floor hatch in the garage: video.
How to make a hidden hatch under the tiles with your own hands
Drawing development
It is necessary to develop a sketch of the future design in advance. The hidden floor hatch (drawing by hand) should schematically display the main parameters of the structure:
- box dimensions (length, width);
- the thickness of the opening and the frame used;
- placement of loops on the lid and hatch opening.
Do-it-yourself hidden hatch for tiles: drawings
Arrangement of floor screed
The first step is to take care of the evenness of the floor in which the hidden hatch will be placed. The whole alignment process is carried out in several stages:
- Determine the level of the finished flooring. It is necessary to provide for the thickness of the tile (about 8 mm) and glue (4 mm).
- Prepare cement mortar and set beacon profiles.
- Flange the opening, leaving about 10 cm around the perimeter as a support under the hatch cover.
- Make a floor screed, according to standard technology.
tiling
After the concrete mortar has completely hardened, it is necessary to try on the hatch by attaching it to the opening. At this stage, it is desirable to perform a preliminary layout of the tiles. Tiling starts from the corner of the wall, located in the most prominent place. Trimming and laying of tile material when finishing a niche is carried out only after the final installation of the hatch frame.
Before installing the frame, the location of the hatch should look approximately like this.
Frame and slope finishing
The design of the ends of the opening is performed in the following order:
- Attach the frame to the niche, level it.
- The gaps between the screed and metal frame fill with cement mortar (it is necessary to use the composition of the M500 brand).
- Allow the solution to completely harden.
- Trim the tiles and revet the remaining area around the opening.
- Align the slopes of the niche - install beacons and “pull out” with cement mortar.
- Line the slopes with tiles using SM-11 glue.
- Before the adhesive dries, it is better to fix the tile with ordinary tape.
- Install delimiter crosses.
Cover mounting
For the manufacture of a do-it-yourself hidden hatch for tiles, a galvanized steel body with couplings for installing handles is used. Reinforcement is placed in a metal box, the frame is filled with concrete, and tiles are laid on top flush with the ends of the cover.
Finishing involves grouting tile joints and installing removable handles.
Do-it-yourself hidden hatch under the tiles: video.
Electric inspection hatch: installation features
To facilitate the lifting of the heavy hatch door and protect the basement from the penetration of thieves, the hatch can be equipped with automation. The easiest way is to build a folding mechanism. To make it, you need to prepare:
- electric motor;
- duralumin pipe;
- steel sheet;
- steel rods;
- Bulgarian;
- apparatus for welding;
- toggle switch (switch) for 3 positions;
- the presence of a power source.
The mechanism is mounted on a ready-made hinged cover, the opening angle of the hatch will be less than 90°. The principle of operation is as follows: the electric motor receives a signal from the remote control, activating the shaft. The rod rises by 80° and the device fixes the hatch in the open state. The second toggle switch sends an impulse through the control panel and starts the reverse thrust on the motor. The rod descends and pulls the door behind it.
Hidden hatch - practical option arrangement of the basement entrance. The lid and lifting mechanism must be safe and easy to operate. It will be possible to create a hatch with your own hands, without the involvement of expensive equipment and the help of professionals.
Most summer residents and homeowners acquire cellars, as well as many craftsmen living on the ground floors in apartment buildings. The utility space is very convenient for storing not only old items that you feel sorry to part with.
Even our ancestors adapted to keep homemade preparations and preservation there. And, even now, in the era of refrigerators, basements and cellars have not lost their relevance.
It is clear that you will have to periodically go down and up inside. For this, a manhole is provided, but, in order to maintain a constant microclimate in the room, a strong, reliable door is also required.
It is quite simple to make it yourself, and the do-it-yourself cellar cover built will meet all the requirements of the owners. With a competent approach, you will get rid of the penetration of not only uninvited guests, but also moisture, cold and debris.
The video in this article will complement the above, it contains information on today's topic.
