On 2/15/2010 12:21 PM, caledongrl wrote:
Hi, I have been searching all over the internet to find a design for a
trap door. My basement/crawlspace is only 5'10" high. I was not
allowed by the township to have a full basement ( I live in a very
highly regulated area) I do want to use the area as storage, also my
hydro and water heater etc is located in this space. I need to have a
trap door made for access to this area. I do not want to use one of
the metal versions. The opening is approx. 3 feet wide, by 4 feet
long. It is located in the living room. I would put in the trap door
and likely cover with an area rug. I need to make it recessed ie. the
hinges, handle etc. The ideal situation would be to have it carpeted
on top like the rest of the living room...however, I think that may be
a bit complicated, so will live with a nice wood version...ie. pine or
something like that - nicely finished.

My question is...does anyone know of a site that will show how to
build such a thing or pictures of trap doors that I can get some ideas
from?

Thanks
Janet

Have you considered moving the opening to another part of the house. I
have a trap door in my utility room. The living room would be my last
choice for an opening to my crawl space.

Find someone who knows construction for advice. Done properly a trap
door can be located almost anywhere in a standard wood frame house.

Here are a few handles that might work for you

http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/pa...20,43521,43559

http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/pa...=3,41427,41377


LdB