Egress Window Photo Album: Adding an Egress Window
Homeowner Chris S. wanted to install an egress window to his basement so he could later finish it. Finished basements with living space inside them are usually required to have an egress window in case their is an emergency and residents need to evacuate the home.
James W. from Woods Basement Systems had the tools and training to install exactly what Chris S. needed. Todd installed a new window well that would fit around the bigger egress window as well as a few waterproofing tools to keep his new window well from filling up with water.
With these features in place, the window well will remain dry. A dry window well means water isn't leaking in around the window and that - in case of emergency - the window can be used by anyone in the basement to safely exit the building. Plus, the view looks wonderful with the RockWell™ window well and clear cover.
The View from Inside
The RockWellâ„¢ window well looks wonderful from inside and lets in a lot of light while still being sturdy and durable.
Window Well Installed
With the window and window well in place, the area will be backfilled and a waterproofing system will be added to keep the window well dry.
Getting a Window Well Cover
The sump pump can pump water out of the window well, but the clear cover can keep it from coming in in the first place. Rain water or gutter overflows will all be blocked by this clear cover, but natural light won't be.
Happy Homeowners
The homeowners were happy with the work done by the Woods Basement Systems team.
The Old Window
This old window is going to be replaced with an egress window that will give anyone in the basement a way to get outside during an emergency.