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The Steel Masters NYC Blog
Project write-ups, NYC code notes, and news from our Brooklyn steel shop.
How to Know if Your Cellar Door Needs an Upgrade Before It Fails
Cellar doors are more than access points — they're part of a building's safety system. Here's how to know when it's time to stop patching and start replacing.
When & Why to Replace Your Cellar Door in New York
Warning signs, best practices, and what to expect when replacing sidewalk and bulkhead cellar doors in New York City.
Sidewalk Cellar Doors in NYC
Custom sidewalk cellar doors and basement access doors fabricated in Brooklyn and installed throughout New York City since 1972.
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Cellar Doors
How to choose the right cellar door for your property — sizing, materials, security, aesthetics, and installation considerations.
Custom Sidewalk Doors in NYC
Fully custom-fabricated sidewalk doors built to any size, configuration, and specification your NYC opening requires.
Diamond Plate Doors — The NYC Standard
Why diamond plate is the top choice for sidewalk cellar doors in New York — durability, traction, and curb appeal.
Types of Cellar Doors
A guide to the most common types of steel sidewalk and basement hatch doors Steel Masters fabricates for NYC properties.
Benefits of Steel Cellar Doors
Durability, security, weather resistance, energy efficiency, curb appeal — why building owners in NYC choose steel every time.
Rodent Proof Steel Garbage Bins
Solid welded steel enclosures built to eliminate rat and pest access to garbage in NYC properties.
Steel Egress Staircases
Custom-fabricated interior, exterior, and rooftop egress staircases for NYC commercial and residential buildings.
Steel Fabrication Shop in New York
Steel Masters NYC — one Brooklyn shop, one crew, over 50 years of custom steel fabrication and installation for NYC properties.