Standard Basement Window
You've probably seen tons of these windows, and there's nothing wrong with them when they're installed correctly. But if you want to use your basement as any kind of living space, building code says you need a second exit, aka an egress window.
Basement Window Keeps Basement Dark
In addition to building code, an egress window can greatly improve the light in your basement. These windows are ~fine~ but ALL they are is fine. And why settle for fine?
Egress Window Improves Basement Appearance
The difference in the basement lighting is already noticeable with the large window. As you can see, this window is also low enough and large enough to serve as an escape route.
Egress Window Well Installation in Progress
This is what the window well looks like before we put all of the soil back in place.
Egress Window Improves Light and Space
The basement is brighter and also code compliant with a large escape route via the window well.
Egress Window Cover Protect from the Elements
A well cover will keep leaves, rain, and other debris from the well - no homemade aquarium here.
