Basement Egress Windows
Basement Egress Windows are large enough for the average person to use as an exit in case of an emergency, providing your family with peace of mind while satisfying home fire safety regulations and building codes. The most common basement egress window are slider windows which come in sizes of 48" - 72" wide x 48" high. With the 48" wide x 48" high being the most popular and which come in most of the Complete Egress Kits. Rising in popularity are the in-swing casement style windows for egress. These are great for when you are taking out a small, non-egress basement window. These windows are often in the 30" - 36" wide x 12" - 18" high size range. The in-swing casement windows for egress range in size from 27" - 37 1/2" wide. And heights from 36" - 61 1/2" high. Having a verity of sizes available makes it easy to match the width of your existing window opening with one of the available egress windows. The cut straight down to accommodate the larger height of the new egress window.
Window Benefits:
• Provide an easy exit
• Meet or exceed the code requirements
• Have screens for bug protection
• Are double paned for a better insulation
• Allow natural light into your dark basement
In-Swing Casement Windows are large enough to meet the code for egress, yet swing out of the way for an unobstructed exit. Acrylic Glass Block In-Swing Windows are the perfect choice if privacy is a concern. The Slider window version is best when you want the most light and larger view area.