Egress & Basement Windows · Akron, OH
Egress & Basement Windows in Akron, OH
Finishing a basement in Akron often means adding a bedroom, and a bedroom needs a way out in an emergency. An egress window provides it.
Request a window installerWhat egress means
An egress window is large enough, and low enough, for a person to climb out and for emergency responders to get in.
Code requirements
Building codes set minimum opening sizes and maximum sill heights. Your installer and local building department confirm the exact numbers.
Cutting the foundation
Adding egress usually means cutting a larger opening in the foundation wall, digging a well and installing a ladder or steps.
Window wells
Wells need drainage so they don't fill with water and leak into the basement.
Covers
Clear well covers keep out snow and debris but must open easily from inside.
Basement window replacement
Old steel or glass-block basement windows can be replaced with insulated windows that open.
Permits
Egress work normally involves your city's building department. Ask the installer who handles it.
Water management
Grading and gutters around the well help keep water away.
Get a quote
Tell the installer about your basement plans. Send a request and a window installer will get in touch.
Light
Egress windows also brighten basement rooms.
Glass block
Some older basements have glass block. It lets in light but doesn't open, so it can't serve as an exit. An opening window can often go in the same spot.
Inside finish
A wide wood or vinyl return around the opening covers the cut foundation and gives the window a finished look in a new room.
Hopper windows
Small basement windows that tilt in from the top, called hoppers, are a common replacement for old non-egress openings.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need an egress window to finish my basement?
- If you're adding a bedroom, building codes generally require an emergency escape opening. Check with your building department.
- Will an egress well leak?
- A properly drained well with good grading shouldn't. Drainage is part of the job.
Other window replacement services
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Replacements, repairs and new openings. Tell us what you need and we'll pass it straight to a window installer, who will call you to measure up and give you a quote.
- Replacement windows, repairs and new egress openings
- Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Hudson and nearby
- Get a quote before any work starts
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