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Spring Home Checkup Tip: Basement Doors

Here’s a helpful spring home checkup tip … If your basement door is chipping, add a fresh coat of paint to extend the door’s life by preventing rusting. Now is also a good time to recaulk the area where your door meets the concrete. Deteriorating caulk can allow water to seep in, which can also lead to rusting. If your basement door is old or rusted beyond repair, it may be time to invest in a new door, like Bilco’s Ultra Series made of corrosion-resistant polyethylene. Click here to learn more: http://goo.gl/as25CD

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