Is it worth adding egress windows in your basement?
There are many reasons why you should consider adding this feature to your basement. We’ll take a closer look at what egress windows are and what benefits they provide.
What are Egress Windows?
“Egress” refers to the action of leaving a place and that’s what egress windows are made to do. They offer a way to escape the house in case of emergency, such as a fire or flood. They can be installed in a range of rooms in your house and are particularly useful in basements. Standard basement windows are typically quite difficult to get through, whereas egress windows are larger and open up like a small door into a large window well, which provides easier escape.
The Benefits of Egress Windows
More Light
Your basement isn’t a medieval dungeon – you want it to be well-lit.
Basements are underground, which means they don’t receive very much light during the day. Egress windows allow much more natural light to enter your basement, which can boost your mood and save you money on energy bills as you won’t need to use as much artificial lighting to see down there.
Add Value to Your Home
Bedrooms require windows, so if you want to convert basement rooms into bedrooms, they will require egress windows. Egress windows also increase the square footage of your home. These factors all look good to potential buyers, so if you are ever planning on selling, adding egress windows to your Edmonton home can be a very good investment.
Improve the Aesthetic
Adding egress windows can also provide you with a great opportunity to add more landscaping features around the outside of your home.
Improve the Safety of Your Home
Your basement needs an emergency exit in case of fire or flood and an egress window provides that easy way out. In fact, egress windows are designed primarily to serve as an emergency exit from the basement. Without them, it can put you and your family in more danger as you won’t have an escape route if you’re in your basement and other ways are blocked off. They can also make it easier for emergency crews to enter your basement if needed.
Insurance Benefits
Depending on the insurance company in Edmonton, you may receive lower premiums or other benefits as a result of installing egress windows in your basement. Having egress windows installed demonstrates your dedication to safety and building code compliance.
Keep Your Basement Comfortable and Dry
The best part of egress windows – they keep your basement comfortable. They provide good ventilation, allowing good clean air to enter and circulate in your basement, and they can help keep your space at a consistent temperature. That, in turn, helps to prevent mould and mildew from growing in your home, which means a healthier space for you and your family.
Call Champion Concrete Cutting in Edmonton
When you want to add egress windows to your basement, you can call Champion Concrete Cutting. We are a trusted contractor in Edmonton that has been delivering quality service since 1990. We have the tools and knowledge necessary to add egress windows wherever you want them. Give us a call today to request a quote.
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