If there is a basement in the structure, it will not work without a hatch or door. In this case, it will be discussed 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 does not only save space in the home, but also allows you to hide the presence of the basement itself. In some cases, these are very important aspects from which many hosts and proceed.
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It is also worth saying that the presence of basement in a private house for many people is a prerequisite. Not only that there may be things that are sorry to throw away is also a great place to store potatoes, conservation and other food products. Throughout the year, the temperature inside the basement is approximately at one level.
Features of creating a hatch for the basement
It is important to note that the hatch should not only look good, but in the best way to fit into the space, and also reliably lock the entrance to the basement. Surely the most basic requirement for the hatch for the cellar should be a simple opening mechanism. By itself, the hatch may be huge sizes, but additional mechanisms should allow to unscrew the passage even with the help of 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 screw;
- roulette;
- bulgarian;
- drill.
It is worth understanding that the size of the hatch must accurately match the basement mine. Otherwise, numerous problems may begin, and immediately after finding difficulties, it will have to begin the process of creating a hatch from the very beginning.
It should also be borne in mind that the hatch must have such a design so that the passage can be easily hidden by flooring. Thus, the upper surface of the hatch must fully correspond to the floor level. At the same time, it is impossible to allow the design to be unreliable, since during the day it is possible not one time to step onto the hatch.
Creating a hatch for the basement
At the very beginning, we need to create a peculiar frame for the hatch, which will be perfectly fit into the overall design. In this case, metal corners should be activated. Accordingly, it is necessary to apply welding equipment and create a square (or rectangular) workpiece under the main part of the hatch. Here we will have a small gap (several millimeters) between metal design and concrete opening. It needs to be filled with seals. It is best to use high density rubber. It should be used as greater than the sealer so that the design is more reliable in the passage.
Luke covers are made not only from metal, but also from wood. It all depends on what material prevails in our dwelling. If it is a wooden house, then the lid should be the same.
In our case, where we used corners, it should be a little handle the lid so that it is good in the metal frame. If you look at the cover in the profile, then it should be a little more wider than below. It is worth calculating the size (first of all the thickness of the metal corners) so that the hatch is ultimately closed tightly.
In most cases, the hatch cover is put on the loop. This will significantly save forces when opening a mechanism, as well as make sure that the hatch density was at a high level.
External loops can be purchased at any construction store. They must correspond to the overalls of the hatch. Some components of the loop are attached to metal corners, and the second - directly to the lid. In this case, self-tapping screws should help, as well as a drill with appropriate drills.
Very often, gas stops are used for such mechanisms. They have small dimensions, so the best way is suitable for the hatch. With their help, open the heavy cover is much easier. To set the stops, they will need special holders that are attached to the lid and metal corners using welding.
Sunroom for basement with electric drive
Many people prefer full automation. Fortunately, today, various mechanisms and devices are not so expensive as before. In our case, to create an electric drive for the hatch, it will take 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 the help of which we will fasten the piston. The frame will be a grid that is perfect for a reliable fastening of the hatch elements. The electric motor must have small dimensions and place immediately under the piston. You should experiment with the location of the piston mechanism so that when the signal is submitted, the lid rose to the entire height, which meets the requirements. Luke Luke must have the highest quality, so that during the next discovery they did not fail and the design was not damaged.
The toggle switch must be nearby. Wires should be hidden in such a way that during the opening or closing of the hatch not pressed them.
This is just one way out of thousands of ways to create an automatic system of opening a hatch.
Other features of the creation of a hatch for the 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, the weight of which is more than 10 kg, the electric motor and other elements of the automatic system will be really useful.
In some cases, the basement hatch is a conventional woody square of a small thickness that can be easily lifted with two holders.
Thus, the complexity and scope of work determine exclusively we ourselves. There is no doubt that the cellar really must have a hatch, which will retain the dwelling from dampness and other negative influences.
