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One of my earliest memories of my parent’s first house in Hillside, IL was of opening up these gigantic old wooden basement doors walking down those creaky old wooden stairs. You don’t see too many of those old-fashioned doors anymore.  

Bilco set out to change that. But these are hardly the quaint doors of yore. Made from high-density polyethylene, the Ultra Series door is code-compliant and maintenance-free. The doors are in full code compliance and feature a smooth simulated wood texture and interchangeable side panel inserts.

According to Bilco, the Ultra Series:

• Satisfies IRC 2006 for emergency egress in finished basement areas. 
• Sheds water, keeps areaway dry and free of debris...flanged construction and header design shed water and prevent binding due to ice and snow, permitting all season use.
• Interchangeable side panel inserts allow light or ventilation for basement areaway, enhancing visibility and/or reducing the likelihood of condensation.
• Gas spring lift assistance provides easy, one-handed operation. For user safety, doors open effortlessly and don’t slam shut.
• Slide bolt locking mechanism, internal mounting flanges, and rugged concealed hinges help prevent forced entry. An optional keyed lock is available.