Eastern Pennsylvania Egress Window Dealers

In approximately 95% of homes, basements stairways lead directly to or off of the kitchen. With the majority of home fires originating in the kitchen or laundry room, family members can become trapped in the basement with no means of escape. With a properly installed egress system, adults and children can easily escape out of the house and to safety.

With modern day renovations available today, many of us are no longer just using our basements for storage. We’re using basements as playrooms, man caves, bedrooms for extended families and more. According to a recent study, most basements have “hopper windows” that open from the top and inward, making escape very difficult. Most states have enacted building codes that require an easier means of exit from basements, and most all basements today require an additional means of escape.

Adding an egress window to your basement makes your home easier to exit in the event of a fire, and also allows easier entry for first responders. A properly installed egress window also allows for more light and ventilation and improves your home’s resale value. Building down rather than up and out is much cheaper, and an egress system greatly improves the livability of your basement.