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This is a solution to a problematic cellar entryway off a patio that was covered with vines, and round columns that were overgrown with vegetation, this trap door can be opened with a single lift, as it is operated with hydraulic struts that enable the owner to open and close it with ease, the top and side is ipe wood, and when donw, it becomes part of the bluestone patio, and a place that has a short roof above to allow for food to be outdoors, but out of the sun during family gatherings