NEW HAVEN, CT/May 28, 2019 – If it’s time for a new basement door at your home,, The BILCO Company’s fourth annual “Ugly Basement Door” contest offers a chance for a free replacement.
Homeowners are invited to submit photos of their ugly, outdated basement doors to the BILCO Facebook Page. People can then encourage family and friends to vote for their “ugly” door. The contest begins May 24 and runs through June 21. Voting will be conducted online.
The homeowner whose door collects the most votes will receive a free basement door, plus installation, later this year.
The contest is open to homeowners in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
If a basement door is old, leaky or rotting, the contest offers homeowners a chance to dramatically improve their home’s appearance with a new door. BILCO has served the building industry since 1926 and continues to be the industry leader in the design and manufacturing of specialty access products. The company’s line of basement doors has set the industry standard, and products are unmatched in design and quality.
BILCO basement doors are compatible with flat foundations or sloped masonry entryways, and come in steel and polyethylene, which will never rust, rot or fade in the sunlight.
BILCO’s basement doors satisfy International Residential Building Code requirements for emergency egress. All BILCO doors are easy to operate and help keep basements watertight and secure while improving a home’s appearance. Basement doors are ideal in allowing for storage of deck and patio furniture, and moving large items such as pool tables, furniture and other items into the home.
Amy Dellentash of Westwood, N.J., won the 2018 contest. T. Wolf, of T. Wolf Home Improvements, installed a new door on Dellentash’s Cape Cod-style home. Dellentash purchased the home just four years ago, but said the basement door dated back to the home’s original construction in the 1950s.
BILCO offers a complete line of basement-related products, such as a keyed lock kit, weather stripping, foundation plates and more. Its products can be purchased at major home improvement stores and online retailers. For more information on BILCO’s full line of basement doors or other products, call 1-800-366-6530 or visit www.bilco.com.
For more information about residential products from The BILCO Company, contact 1-800-854-9724.
About BILCO
For over 85 years, The BILCO Company has been a building industry pioneer in the design and development of specialty access products. Over these years, the company has built a reputation among architects, and engineers for products that are unequaled in design and workmanship. BILCO – an ISO 9001 certified company – offers commercial and residential specialty access products. Its basement access products are available through online retailers and major home improvement centers. BILCO is a wholly owned subsidiary of AmesburyTruth, a division of Tyman Plc. For more information, visit http://www.bilco.com
About AmesburyTruth™
AmesburyTruth™ is a leading manufacturer of window and door extrusions, hardware, and sealing systems, which are used by leading window and door manufacturers throughout North America, for both residential and commercial markets. Based in Edina, Minnesota, the company has facilities throughout North America. The company is a subsidiary of Tyman Plc. (London Stock Exchange: TYMN). Tyman Plc, headquartered in London, is a leading international supplier of components to the window and door industry. Visit www.amesburytruth.com .
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