Why Egress Windows Are So Important

When building a new house that has below-grade spaces, they typically automatically install egress windows and window wells for lighting reasons, it feels less like a dark and cold basement if there is natural light. What most people don’t realize is that the most important purpose of an egress window is safety.
When building a new house that has below-grade spaces, they typically automatically install egress windows and window wells for lighting reasons, it feels less like a dark and cold basement if there is natural light. What most people don’t realize is that the most important purpose of an egress window is safety.

e·gress

/ˈēˌɡres/

noun

1. the action of going out of or leaving a place.

“direct means of access and egress for passengers”

synonyms:          departure, leaving, exit, withdrawal, retreat, pullout, exodus, issue

There have been too many incidences where people have lost their lives due to be trapped in a basement of a home or business during a fire. Having an egress window allows for a quick escape in case of emergency.  Also, in a home a room cannot be considered a bedroom if there is not an egress window and that doesn’t matter is it is in the basement or the top floor.

Here at A-Core we specialize in multiple different areas of concrete cutting and we do a lot of cutting for people to install egress windows. We are able to make cuts in the foundation and remove the concrete so that you are able to install the window. If you have a home or business with below-grade spaces and no egress windows, call A-Core today to give you peace of mind in case of a fire emergency.

Resources

https://mar-flex.com/what-is-an-egress-window-well-and-why-are-they-important/