
Frequently Asked Questions
We have assembled this list of Frequently Asked Questions to help you better understand what an emergency basement egress window can do for you. If your question does not get answered here, please contact us directly. Thank you.
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Why would I want a basement egress window installed? |
Asked-By: | Sally Davison |
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- Egress Basement Windows lets light enter into the basement. |
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Do you install windows in the winter when the ground is frozen? |
Asked-By: | Jim Robertson |
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YES! We work all year long. |
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Can I use a double hung window for a egress window? |
Asked-By: | Dave Wazonic |
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Yes. There are double hung egress windows available. Let me help select a proper size. |
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Can I use a slider/glider type egress window? |
Asked-By: | Sheri Wellman - Plymouth MI |
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Yes. Historically, this was not a good choice as the gliding |
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Can I use a casement/crank-out type window? |
Asked-By: | John Davison |
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Yes. Casement/Crank-Out are the most common style installed in an egress as it |
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Are egress window secure against unauthorized entry? |
Asked-By: | SALLY TRUMBLE - GROSSE ILL, MI |
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Egress windows have double locking systems, so you are as secure |
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Can I have an egress window installed any where in the basement? |
Asked-By: | RICHARD CUMMINGS - LIVONIA, MI |
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Yes you can. Don't limit you design possibilites with only |
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Do you obtain the building permit or do we have too? |
Asked-By: | Jim Richards - Garden City MI |
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We obtain the building permit. The city building inspector will be checking for the proper high of the window and well. It must be low enough for children to climb out and it must be big enough for emergency crews to enter, along with checking that all the proper building codes have been met. |
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First of all, we have a lot of winter here in Michigan. Does the window well get filled up with snow? Secondly, how do you keep water from filling up in the well? |
Asked-By: | DAVID ANDERSON - STERLING HEIGHTS, MI |
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Some snow will accumilate, however ambient ground and house heat |
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How long does installation of our basement egress window take? |
Asked-By: | HELEN WAITE - REDFORD, MI |
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Special ordered windows can take up to 2 weeks for delivery. |
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To save some money I want to install this window myself, however I have no masonary experience only general construction skills. It appears from reading over your site the cutting is a very critical aspect of this job. How about we split up the duties? |
Asked-By: | ARNOLD HEFTY - FARMINGTON HILLS, MI |
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We prefer to do the entire job for several reasons: |
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