Egress Windows
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Installation Process:
1) Excavate Installation Area
2) Cut Foundation
3) Install Egress Window
4) Intall Egress Window Well
5) Backfill with Crushed Stone
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(518)-796-8443
For more information including current building code specifications,
please contact Randy Meade at 518.796.8443 or email at rmeade07@gmail.com.
New York State Building Code
New York State Code Requirements For Finished Basements In Existing Buildings.
Egress Requirements:
Any habitable space and all sleeping rooms in basements must have a second means of egress with a minimum open area of 5.7 square feet with a minimum height of 24 inches and a minimum width of 20 inches and and can not be more that 44 inches off the floor. Bilco stairwells do qualify.
Are you looking for an experienced contractor to install an egress window in your basement?
Adirondack Hardscapes LLC has over 20 years of masonry experience and we have installed many
egress windows in the Adirondack region. We are fully insured and we offer free estimates.
Installing an egress window into an existing foundation is a very complex task. By far the most critical part of the process is cutting the foundation. That's why we use a track mounted concrete wet saw. These saws offer the most precise cuts available which helps protect against moisture problems. These saws are very expensive
and many installers prefer cheaper alternatives that are not nearly as accurate. It is very important to ask any potential installer what kind of saw they will use to cut your foundation.
