2 Different Types of Crawl Space Doors

Crawl space doors can be located either indoors or outside. Those that are outside lead in to the crawl space underneath your home if there is no basement. Outdoor crawl space doors might also lead under a porch. Indoors they usually lead to crawl spaces in the attic. Wherever there is a crawl space in, around or under your home, there are different types of doors available to use.

Outdoor Crawl Space Doors

Crawl space doors outside leading either under your home or under the porch are extremely necessary to keep critters out. You may also use the area to store tools or other supplies and want to keep it enclosed. If the crawl space is only infrequently used, you can get away with installing a lattice gate which screws into place. There is little need for a door. Under the porch, however, consider using outward-opening cupboard doors that match the rest of the porch. For example, if the porch is fenced with lattice, make the doors lattice as well. A simple hook and eye screw will suffice to secure, but a latch also works and will be sturdier.

Indoor Crawl Space Doors

For a crawl space located in the eves of the attic, you have more freedom to be creative. You also want to match the interior décor of the space. Consider installing cupboard doors made of wood that conforms to the room’s design. With a nice finish and frame, they enclose the space nicely. Another option is to install a sliding door that, when open, disappears into the wall or behind it. Wall studs may prohibit this, but there are sliding doors that roll up when opened.

Crawl space doors should first and foremost be functional, but they should also match the surrounding patterns. The two best methods, indoors or out, are cupboard doors or sliding doors.