Many homeowners in Perrysburg, OH, use their basements as extra living space, home offices, guest rooms, or recreational areas. However, older basements often lack proper emergency exits and natural light, making them feel dark and limiting their functionality. That was exactly the situation one local homeowner faced when they contacted Toledo Basement Repair about adding a basement egress window.
Their goal was simple: create a safer, brighter basement while ensuring the space met modern building code requirements. Our team designed a solution that would improve both the appearance and functionality of the basement while enhancing the home’s overall value.
Identifying the Problem
After evaluating the property, our team determined that a professionally installed egress window system would provide the perfect solution. The project required careful planning, excavation outside the foundation wall, installation of a code-compliant window well, and replacement of the existing basement window with a larger, high-performance unit.
Because the area also contained landscaping and drainage features, it was important to ensure proper water management around the new installation to protect the basement from future moisture issues.
Crafting the Right Solution
The project included a fiberglass composite window well measuring 66 inches wide by 60 inches high and 44 inches deep, designed to meet IRC code requirements while providing an attractive stone-like appearance. The realistic texture offers excellent curb appeal and blends naturally with the home’s exterior landscaping.
The window opening was upgraded with a premium 48-inch by 48-inch Marvin Ultimate Glider window. This high-quality egress window provides several advantages, including:
- Double-glazed insulated Low-E glass for energy efficiency
- Smooth gliding operation with minimal effort
- Ergonomic handle and modern hardware
- Two-point concealed locking system for enhanced security
- Easy-clean functionality for convenient maintenance
Inside the basement, our team completed the installation with custom pine extension jambs and casing trim, creating a clean and finished appearance around the new window opening.
To further protect the home from water intrusion, we also installed buried downspout extensions using durable 4-inch PVC piping. This system redirects roof runoff away from the foundation and includes leaf filters, clean-out access points, elbows, and a bubbler pot with a stone base. Proper drainage is an important part of any basement improvement project because controlling surface water helps reduce pressure against foundation walls.
Delivering Lasting Results
The completed egress window dramatically transformed this Perrysburg basement. What was once a small, limited window opening is now a bright, code-compliant feature that provides both safety and comfort.
The larger window allows significantly more daylight into the basement, making the space feel more open and welcoming. The attractive composite well enhances the exterior appearance of the home while the clear polycarbonate cover helps keep debris, rainwater, and snow out of the window well.
Most importantly, the homeowner now has peace of mind knowing the basement meets modern emergency escape requirements. This upgrade not only improves daily enjoyment of the space but can also increase the home’s marketability and long-term value.
Combined with the buried downspout extensions, the project delivers both safety and moisture management benefits that will serve the homeowner well for years to come.
Thinking About Adding an Egress Window in Perrysburg?
If your basement feels dark, outdated, or lacks a safe emergency exit, Toledo Basement Repair can help. Our team specializes in professional egress window installations, basement waterproofing solutions, drainage improvements, and foundation services throughout Perrysburg, OH, and surrounding communities.
Whether you’re finishing a basement, creating a guest room, or simply looking to improve safety and natural light, contact Toledo Basement Repair today to learn how a professionally installed egress window can transform your basement into a safer and more enjoyable living space.
Kevin Oberhouse was raised in Toledo with 7 siblings. Dawn and Kevin have four kids.
The Oberhouse family lives in the house Kevin built when with his first crew. Kevin’s parents invited more than 100 foster children into their home throughout his life. Kevin believes this part of his life really helped to build empathy for others.
Kevin has a degree in civil engineering and went on to get an MBA as well as multiple other certifications in structural systems, egress systems, air quality, and commercial and residential roofing, among many others.
Toledo Basement Repairs promises to treat you and your project with respect and our best professional judgment. There is plenty of work out there and Toledo Basement Repair will not push you into a system that you do not fully understand or feel comfortable with.
