If there is a basement in the structure, then you can’t do without a hatch or door. In this case, we will talk about the creation of a hatch, with which it will be possible to get into the basement. It is important to note that a qualitatively made hatch is an excellent mechanism that not only saves space in the dwelling, but also allows you to hide the presence of the basement itself. In some cases, these are very important aspects, from which many owners come.
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It is also worth saying that the presence of a basement in a private house for many people is a prerequisite. Not only are it that there are things that are sorry to throw away, it is also a great place to store potatoes, preservations and other foods. Throughout the year, the temperature inside the basement is approximately at the same level.
Features of creating a hatch for a basement
It is important to note that the hatch should not only look good, but also fit into the space in the best way, as well as reliably lock the entrance to the basement. Surely the most basic requirement for the hatch for the cellar should be a simple opening mechanism. The hatch itself can be huge, but additional mechanisms should allow the passage to unlock even with small efforts.
The beginning of the process of creating a hatch
In this process, we will need the following materials and tools:
- metal corner;
- sheet steel (up to 5 mm thick);
- rubber;
- welding equipment;
- screwdriver;
- self -tapping screws;
- roulette;
- bulgarian;
- drill.
It should be understood that the size of the hatch should accurately correspond to the shaft of the basement. Otherwise, numerous problems may begin, and immediately after the discovery of difficulties, you will have to start the process of creating a hatch from the very beginning.
It is also worth considering that the hatch should have such a design so that the passage can be hidden without problems with a floor covering. Thus, the upper surface of the hatch should fully correspond to the level of the floor. At the same time, it is impossible to allow the design to be unreliable, since during the day you can step on the hatch more than a dozen times.
Creating a hatch for a basement
At the very beginning, we need to create a kind of frame for the hatch, which will perfectly fit into the overall structure. In this case, metal corners should be used. Accordingly, it is necessary to use welding equipment and create a square (or rectangular) workpiece for the main part of the hatch. Here we will have a small interval (several millimeters) between the metal structure and the concrete opening. It needs to be filled with seals. It is best to use high -density rubber. As many seals as possible should be used so that the design is more reliable in the aisle.
Luke covers are produced not only from metal, but also from wood. It all depends on which material prevails in our home. If this is a wooden house, then the lid should be the same.
In our case, where we used the corners, you should slightly process the lid so that it enters the metal frame well. If you look at the cover in the profile, then it should be a little wider on top than from below. It is worth calculating the dimensions (primarily the thickness of the metal corners) so that the hatch, ultimately, tightly covers the passage.
In most cases, the hatch cover is put on the hinges. This will significantly save forces when opening the mechanism, and also make sure that the density of the hatch is at a high level.
External loops can be purchased at any construction store. They must correspond to the dimensions of the hatch. Some components of the loop are attached to the metal corners, and the latter - directly to the lid. Self -tapping screws, as well as a drill with appropriate drills, should help in this matter.
Very often, gas stops are used for such mechanisms. They have small dimensions, so that the best is suitable for the hatch. With their help, opening a heavy cover is much easier. To establish stops, special holders will be required, which are attached to the cover and metal corners using welding.
Electric drive
Many people prefer complete automation. Fortunately, today various mechanisms and devices are not as expensive as before. In our case, to create an electric drive for the hatch, you need a piston rod, an electric motor, as well as a frame for fixing the mechanism.
The creation of such a hatch begins with welding work, with which we will fix the piston. The frame will be a grid that is perfect for reliable fastening of the hatch elements. The electric motor should have small dimensions and be located immediately under the piston. It should be experimented with the location of the piston mechanism, so that when the signal is given, the lid rises to the full height, which meets the requirements. Luke loops must have the highest quality so that during the next opening they do not fail and the design is not damaged.
The toggle switch to use the mechanism should be nearby. The wires should be hidden so that during the opening or closing of the hatch they do not press them.
This is just one way of a thousand ways to create an automatic hatch opening.
Other features of creating a hatch for a basement
It is worth saying that in most cases the creation of such automation is not something important. Most often there are small hatches that can be calmly opened with one hand. If we are dealing with large hatches whose weight is more than 10 kg, then the electric motor and other elements of the automatic system will be really useful.
In some cases, the hatch for the basement is an ordinary woody square of small thickness, which can be easily lifted with two holders.
Thus, we determine the complexity and scale of the work exclusively. There is no doubt that the cellar should really have a hatch that will preserve the dwelling from dampness and other negative influences.
