Why Aluminum Sidewalk Doors Are the Smarter Choice for Your Home

If you’re choosing sidewalk doors for a home, you’ll find two standard options: aluminum and steel. Both can be strong, secure, and code-compliant. But for most residential projects, aluminum is the wiser long-term pick. It’s lighter to operate, naturally resistant to rust, and easier to keep looking good long-term. Pair those benefits with Steelway’s proven fabrication and watertight options, and you get a door that opens smoothly and blends into your hardscape for years.

Bilco vs. Steelway: A Comprehensive Comparison of Two Big Names in Quality Basement Doors

When securing your home’s basement entrance, choosing the right cellar door is crucial. The basement door is not just an entryway; it’s vital to ensure your home’s safety, security, and energy efficiency. A prominent name in the industry, Bilco has been providing homeowners with quality basement doors for years. While Bilco has long been a popular choice, we stepped in with an innovative, thoughtfully redesigned box door to address many of the features homeowners have been desperately seeking.

We’ve carefully analyzed the key differences between Bilco’s basement doors and ours, and aim to explore the significant improvements we’ve made to the industry standard. This article discusses why Steelway’s standard box door is the better alternative for your home.