 Basement Egress Windows
Provide an additional means of escaping a basement
Standard window wells block the flow of incoming light and can leave basements dark and uninviting. Window wells become code-compliant safety escape routes and the basement area is opened up for additional living space. Not only will you increase the value of your home, but you'll get added selling features and more saleable square footage. Best of all, our window well system is a cost-efficient alternative to other window well methods.
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Our trained and experienced technicians use a water-cooled saw and guide plate to accurately saw the access hole in the existing wall.
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Advantages and Standard Features
- Allows more natural light into basement.
- Attractive earth tone color complements basement interior and blends with any architecture.
- Satisfies Section 310.4 of UBC and the IRC 2000 Building Code for basement egress.
- Easily added to existing home plans.
- Provides planting space for visual enhancement.
- Terraced step design aids emergency escape.
- Ideal for new construction and remodeling.
- Maintenance free and UV stabilized for long life
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Removed block is broken up and the excavation is backfilled with gravel to the level of the sill.
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The molded polyethylene tiered sections are easily assembled on site.
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After the well is backfilled with gravel, the grade is re-established with removed soil.
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After sealing, a cedar facia provides a finished look.
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Pressure treated lumber forms the header and frame for the double glazed single slide window.
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 The finished window is ready for landscaping. This homeowner looks forward to the well lit increased living space and the perfect hothouse for starting next years tomatoes. |
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