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BENEFITS OF EGRESS WINDOWS |
Safety is the main reason for installing a basement egress window.
During an emergency, the occupants can safely leave the basement
and emergency crews have a way to enter the home. |
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As a side benefit, the large opening against the foundation of the house
made by the egress window well allows sunlight to enter. The natural light
beautifies the basement and adds to the ambiance of the area. Many basement
egress window wells also include tiers inside them to allow planters
to be filled with plants. This also adds to the beauty of the basement. |
Homeowners remodeling a home and builders building a new home would like
to have a larger living space. By meeting the building codes for basement
egress a finished basement can nearly double the living area. In fact,
basement living space is the most affordable living area to build in a home. |
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FEATURES OF BASEMENT EGRESS WINDOWS |
When looking to purchase an egress window, look to make sure
it meets the International Residential Code (IRC) 2000. |
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FENESTRATION STRUCTURAL TEST REPORT
TEST SPECIFICATION: AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2-97
VINYL HINGED EGRESS SINGLE HUNG
ESCAPE™ WINDOW
SUMMARY OF RESULTS
OVERALL DESIGN PRESSURE 25 psf
MAXIMUM OPERATING FORCE 22 lbf
AIR LEAKAGE RATE 0.1 scfm/ft2
MAXIMUM WATER PRESSURE ACHIEVED 3.75 psf
MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL PRESSURE ACHIEVED 37.5 psf
FORCED ENTRY RESISTANCE—AAMA 1302.5 PASSED
WINDOW FACTS
OVERALL PRODUCT RATING H– R25—48 x 72
· REGULAR EGRESS: STANDARD VENTING SINGLE HUNG WITH LOWER FIBERGLASS SCREEN. ONE HAND RELEASE MULTI-POINT LOCK TO EXIT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.
· SECURITY EGRESS: STANDARD VENTING SINGLE HUNG WITH FULLY TRAPPED 16x16 .032 STAINLESS STEEL SECURITY SCREEN. ONE HAND RELEASE MULTI-POINT LOCK TO EXIT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.
· AVAILABLE IN LEFT OR RIGHT SWING.
· AVAILABLE IN CUSTOM SIZES.
· NEW CONSTRUCTION AND REPLACEMENT UNITS.
· STANDARD 3.25” MAINFRAME FOR EASY INSTALLATION.
· ALL GLAZING OPTIONS AVAILABLE.
Fusion welding for complete air and water tightness
Vents like a standard single hung window.
Swings-in to exit in an emergency
One hand operation for quick exit.
Two Models Available:
- Security Egress with a full .032 stainless steel screen.
- Standard Egress with a half fiberglass bug screen
Limited lifetime warranty |
Click here to learn about Basement Egress Window Wells. |
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Review why you should use American Egress Windows, Inc. |
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Contact us or use our on-line request a quote system today. |
