Upgrade Your Windows and Dry Out Your Basement

Basement windows are tricky. The standard small windows do little to let light in and can make you feel like a prisoner in a dungeon when really you’re just trying to do laundry. But if you’re not going to finish your basement, is an egress window really worth the hassle?

And then there’s the installation; we see so many homes with basement windows that were clearly installed by a window company when they should’ve been installed by a basement company. Anytime you’re working below grade (that is, below the ground), it’s important to use a basement company that understands how to work with soil shift and all the problems it brings.

Now that we’re on our second multi-day rain event of the past two weeks, you may have noticed water coming from your improperly installed basement windows. Did you know that we can install new windows, whether they’re egress or not, and ensure that your spring is drier than your fall?

If you already have an egress window and it’s looking like an aquarium these days, we can help with that, too. We can install an egress cover on many existing models that gives you the light and aesthetic improvement of an egress window without the accompanying fish tank (or soon, snow globe). If your window is leaking into your basement, we can tie a drain into a waterproofing system to ensure that the water goes right to the sump pump and not all over your floor.

And finally, if you’ve been thinking of upgrading to an egress window and your current window leaks seem like a great opportunity to take the leap, call us. Our egress window wells come in a variety of colors and finishes to coordinate with your home. And once you let a little light in, maybe finishing the basement won’t seem like such a bad idea.

Your basement windows should look like submarine portholes. Call us and get out from underwater!