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For New or Existing Homes
 The
PermEntry® Basement
Entrance adds sales appeal and value by giving homeowners access
directly from the basement to the outdoors. When you plan for a PermEntry®
Basement Entrance, you open up your basement to a
number of opportunities, including:
- External
basement exit in case of an emergency.
- Access to
mechanical equipment during construction, reducing traffic
and damage to the main level of the home.
- Ability to
move large furniture, bulky appliances and patio furniture
easily through the basement.
- A basement as convenient
and easy to use as other rooms in the home
(To view a larger
image click on photos).
Pre-installation Requirements:
- Provide truck access to
within 20' of the center of the PermEntry® unit.
- Foundation footing and
opening should be LEVEL, PLUMB, and SQUARE.
- Width of opening in
foundation wall should be 40" maximum for all sizes.
- Ensure proper soil
drainage at base of unit.
- When foundation is back
filled, leave minimum work area for PermEntry® installation as shown.
- Hold foundation tar
coating back minimum 12" each side of opening.
How To Measure:
- Determine the
measurement from the finished grade to the foundation footing.
- Refer to table below to
select proper size. Top of casting should be a minimum of 2"
above finished grade.
Post-Installation Requirements:
- Properly back fill and
compact excavation with clean, suitable fill
and/or stone. NEVER USE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS and NEVER backfill higher
than 2" below top of concrete casting.
- Final grade should be
adjusted to leave 2"-6" of casting above finished grade,
immediately slope grade away from the PermEntry® unit in all
directions.
- Avoid locating down
spouts or sump discharge near the PermEntry® unit.
- An insulated door at
bottom of stairs is recommended to reduce heat loss.
A PermEntry® Unit for Every Home...
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Footing
to Grade
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PermEntry
Size |
Casting (C)
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Door
(D)
Height |
| Height |
Length |
Width |
| 35"
- 41" |
S |
43" |
45" |
51-1/2" |
52" |
| 52"
- 58" |
O |
60" |
60" |
51-1/2" |
30" |
| 59"
- 66" |
B |
68" |
66" |
55-1/2" |
22" |
| 67"
- 74" |
C |
76" |
74" |
55-1/2" |
19
1/2" |
| 75"
- 82" |
D |
84" |
86" |
55-1/2" |
22" |
| 83"
- 91" |
E |
92
3/4" |
95
3/8" |
55
1/2" |
22" |
| 92"
- 99" |
F |
101" |
104" |
55
1/2" |
22" |
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