Access Covers
Transform Your Space with Coco Architectural Grilles & Metalcraft Linear Bar Grilles
July 21, 2023
Decorative linear bar grilles for walls, floors, and ceilings have the power to elevate the aesthetics and functionality of any space. Coco Architectural Grilles & Metalcraft offers an exquisite selection of these grilles in various colors, styles, metal types, and finishes, ensuring a top-notch selection. From decorative wall grilles to modern floor grilles and stylish ceiling registers, our linear bar grilles are designed to seamlessly complement a wide range of situations, catering to diverse project needs.
Roof hatches provide safe and convenient access to roof areas by means of an interior ladder, ship stair or service stair
December 19, 2022
Easily Forgotten Industrial Rooftop Fall Hazards: Hatches & Skylights
September 28, 2022
When you look at your industrial facility rooftop, the fall hazard you immediately notice is likely the leading edge. In fact, you probably already have fall protection equipment like guardrails in place at your roof edge to protect workers. However, its important to recognize that other fall hazards exist on your rooftop that require specialized roof safety equipment ranging from a roof hatch safety rail to skylight fall protection cages.
Add direct basement access to any home (fast, economical and convenient)
August 17, 2022
Consisting of a precast concrete stairwell and a BILCO basement door, a PermEntry basement entrance is the fastest and most economical way to add convenient, direct basement access to any home. PermEntry® is ideal for new home construction and can be delivered and installed by a BILCO PermEntry® dealer in just a few hours.
Severe Weather and Extreme Performance Louvers
April 27, 2022
The EME6625D is a 6” deep extruded aluminum louver with closely spaced vertical blades to prevent the penetration of wind-driven rain. Designed with exceptional protection against wind-driven rain under severe conditions with MiamiDade Approval.
ACDSV acoustical smoke vent designed to guard against noise intrusion while providing the security of automatic smoke venting
February 7, 2022
BILCO's ACDSV acoustical smoke vent is designed to guard against noise intrusion while providing the security of automatic smoke venting. Acoustical vents feature industry-high STC 50 and OITC-46 sound ratings. They are ideal for concert halls, theaters and other interior applications that require limited noise from the outside. Vents are available in steel construction and in a number of UL-Listed standard sizes.
Window Wells add natural daylight to any underground space
September 13, 2021
Looking to brighten your basement? Window Wells add natural daylight to any underground space. Depending upon your budget, BILCO has an egress window well system that is right for you. Products are available in a planter design for added beauty inside your home or in a modular design that is the fastest, easiest and most cost effective way to add basement egress.
Fall Protection Grating for Floor Access Doors
December 7, 2020
Fall Protection Grating System allows workers to safely inspect pumps and monitor underground areas. Meeting OSHA 29 CFR1926.502(c) requirements for fall protection for access doors, the system is now available from BILCO as a factory installed option on selected models.
5 Questions With Jim Edgeworth, Residential Sales Director for The BILCO Company
August 31, 2020
What have you seen in the residential sales side at BILCO since the start of the pandemic? There was a lot of confusion and frustration at the outset. The building community was unsure not only about the reach of the pandemic, but also how it affected the ability to earn a living at all levels of the industry as states adopted a wide variety of guidelines. March and April sales were slightly off as people looked for ways to keep their business open.
Custom Period-Matched Perforated Grilles
June 12, 2020
This stately fieldstone mansion, built in the mid-1800’s, was a vacation home to famous Presidents and Authors. Custom Period-Matched Perforated Grille PatternsCustom fabricated bronze perforated grilles blended nicely with the rich mahogany woodwork that has stood for over 100 years.
Automatic Smoke Vents
January 27, 2020
Automatic Smoke Vents protect property and aid firefighters in bringing a fire under control by removing smoke, heat, and gases from a burning building. Smoke vents are ideally suited for large expanses of unobstructed space such as factories, warehouses, auditoriums, and retail facilities. Mechanical smoke vents are activated upon the melting of a fusible link and options are available for smoke detector and fire alarm activation.
Roof hatches, smoke vents and fall protection
August 28, 2019
Safe and convenient access to commercial building roof areas using interior ladders and stairs. Smoke vents designed to meet all fire and life safety building codes. OSHA compliant fall protection safety products including safety railings, safety posts, safety nets, safety grating and safety bars.
Floor access doors for finished flooring
July 30, 2019
BILCO offers a complete line of floor doors that are designed to accept flooring and paving materials, making them virtually hidden in finished flooring areas. Products are available to receive composition tile, carpeting, or architectural flooring materials up to 1" (25 mm) in thickness.
Spring forward with basement door maintenance: after rough winter, take steps now to evaluate and tend to your entryway
April 3, 2019
Tree grilles and floor access covers at The Wintergarden
February 27, 2019
Find out how tree grills and floor access covers from Howe Green were used to enhance the aesthetics of The Wintergarden, the dining space at Bluewater.
Floor access covers for flexible floor finish
January 30, 2019
Howe Green offers the Visedge series of floor access covers that have been specially designed for sheet flooring such as PVC, linoleum and rubber and some carpets.
How to Choose the Right Perforated Grille for Your Project
August 9, 2018
From new builds to historic renovations, perforated metal grilles can elevate any architectural design with patterns ranging from simple to ornate and vintage to modern. No matter your style, a perforated grille can tie together a variety of architectural projects – but how do you choose the right one for your project? We’ve streamlined the decision-making process into four simple steps.
From west to east with Howe Green access covers
January 4, 2018
Howe Green has supplied over 400 access covers to Tier 1 contractors working on Europe’s largest construction project – Crossrail. The new Elizabeth line will comprise 118 kilometres of track running through London and the South East and is set to reduce average journey times significantly. The Elizabeth line will open in December 2018 when services commence through central London. Tier 1 contractor Laing O’ Rourke has specified Howe Green access covers for Canary Wharf, Custom House and Tottenham Court Road stations.
Not all access covers are created equal
November 6, 2017
When it comes to solving the problem of accessing concealed services under floors, behind walls or above ceilings there are an abundance of products on the market that could do the job. However if your requirement is for a quality access cover or panel that will provide quick and easy access to concealed services safely then those "cheap" foreign imports are unlikely to make the grade!
Keeping the castle cosy with Howe Green access covers
September 11, 2017
Lews Castle, on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides has an interesting past. Howe Green’s Light Duty 5000 Series Floor Access Covers are playing their part in keeping it warm and cosy by providing safe and easy access to central heating valves.