Basement Armor offers full-service egress window and door installation in Cincinnati. We do everything from digging the holes, to cutting the concrete. Here is an overview of the different types of egress services we can provide for your residential home.
Egress Window Installation
Egress windows are designed to provide an emergency exit route from basement spaces. They must meet specific size requirements set by local building codes, typically requiring that the window opening is large enough for a person to climb through. Installation of these windows can involve cutting into the home’s foundation and requires expertise to make sure structural integrity is maintained.
Types of Egress Windows:
- Sliding Windows: A practical choice that allows easy operation and meets egress requirements with the right dimensions.
- Casement Windows: Ideal for smaller spaces since they swing open and can be designed to meet egress requirements without taking up much wall space.
Egress Door Installation
Egress doors provide a direct outdoor exit from a basement. They are particularly useful in finished basements that are used as living spaces. Like egress windows, egress doors must meet local building codes for size and ease of opening to qualify as an emergency exit.
Also known as walkout basement doors, adding one in the right situation can add value to your home by improving access and allowing natural light into the basement. It can also enhance the basement’s usability as a living space.
Window Well Installation
For basements with egress windows below ground level, window wells are necessary. These structures are built outside the window to prevent soil from filling up against the window and to allow light into the basement. Window wells must be large enough to allow escape and, often, include a ladder or steps for easy egress.
Enhancements for Window Wells:
- Decorative Liners: We typically use landscape bricks or pavers to enhance the look of egress window wells. Similar to the choices available for retention walls, these blocks come in multiple colors to match the aesthetic of your home.
- Covers: Custom window well covers can prevent debris and water from entering the well, reducing maintenance and improving safety by preventing falls into the well.
Basement Armor in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in providing a range of egress services tailored to meet the needs of residential homes. Whether it’s installing new egress windows or doors, adding window wells, or creating walkout basement doors, we offers options that meet safety regulations and enhance the appeal of your home.
Contact Bryan Huff today to get a custom quote for your egress window and door needs today.