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    Feb 19, 2008, 08:23 AM
    How do you waterproof a metal Bilco door?
    We have a metal "Bilco" door leading to the basement. On heavy rain days the water leaks in between the metal on metal doors, then runs down the cement stairs to the basement.

    What type of silicon, rubber or insulation is best to keep water from blowing in?

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks, Wayne
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    Feb 19, 2008, 08:53 AM
    I would first check if the door was shifted from some kind of settling, i.e.. Ice build-up etc. this could cause the gap to grow more even after a repair.

    Barring that, the area leaking could be fixed with a mortar pad or replacement wood where it touches the ground.

    If you are in a below freezing area as I am, I suggest packing the leaking area with something like rags till spring, when you can do a correct repair with mortar and silicone.

    KBC
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    Sep 15, 2012, 12:42 PM
    There are several ansssswers and solutions does the door open in or out. Please refer to my solution in the general reply or mail me [email protected]
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    Sep 15, 2012, 08:03 PM
    Hi Bond

    Welcome to AMHD.

    There are 2 things.

    The first is that the post u answered is over 4 years old.

    2nd, This is a site to help people that have a problem which other people may also have, so answers are posted for all to see.

    Chuck
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