Basement Egress Windows · Des Moines, IA
Basement Egress Windows in Des Moines, IA
Many Central Iowa homes have basements, and finishing one into a bedroom usually means adding an egress window large enough to climb out in an emergency.
- Replacement windows, patio doors and egress windows
- Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale and nearby
- Measured and quoted before any work starts
Why egress
Building codes require bedrooms to have an emergency escape opening. In a basement that usually means a larger window and a well outside.
Cutting the wall
Installers cut the opening in block or poured concrete, add a header if needed and install the window.
Window wells
A well with enough room to climb out, a drain at the bottom and a ladder if it's deep.
Drainage
The well needs a drain or gravel base so water doesn't pool against the window.
Covers
Clear covers keep snow and leaves out but must open easily from inside.
Permits
Egress windows usually need a permit from the city.
Utilities
Locate buried lines before digging.
Light
A bigger window brightens the room as a bonus.
Get a quote
Tell the company about the basement and where the window would go. Send a request and a window company will get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
- How big does an egress window need to be?
- Codes set minimum opening sizes; the installer will size it to meet local code.
- How long does it take?
- Often one or two days, plus permit time.
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