by Susan Roush | Mar 27, 2019 | Egress Windows
A basement egress window is as important to the safety of your family is as working smoke detectors. Properly installed egress windows provide a reliable escape route for your family in the event of a basement emergency that blocks other exits. Plus, they offer easy...
by Susan Roush | Feb 8, 2019 | Egress Windows
A lot of the homes in the Northwest Ohio area do not have the proper underground access to their basement living space. This is particularly true in older homes because the concept of egress windows was not popular when the home was built. If this is true for your...
by brandon | Sep 19, 2018 | Egress Windows
Most homes today feature a basement, but surprisingly this is also the most neglected living space. According to a study by the Basement Health Association (BHA), over 60% of homeowners say they have never made any effort to improve their basements. This is despite...
by Susan Roush | Jul 2, 2018 | Egress Windows
There are a whole host of reasons why basement egress windows are a good addition to your home – including better air circulation, more natural light and simply better aesthetics. But as this recent story from St. Paul, Minnesota reminds us – the most important reason...
by Susan Roush | May 31, 2018 | Egress Windows
A basement egress window is a means of entry/exit from the underground level of your home or business. It must be large enough (as defined by local building codes) to allow a firefighter – in all their gear – entry and exit through this window. An egress...
by Susan Roush | Mar 5, 2018 | Egress Windows
By definition an egress window is any window that provides a safe escape route from your home in case of fire. They can also act as access point for emergency personnel. That being said, they’re an important (and required) feature of your home. And if you’re adding an...
