Planning a Basement Bedroom? You'll Need an Egress Window
A basement bedroom isn't considered code-compliant without an egress window that provides a safe emergency exit.
A new Commerce homeowner recently reached out to us with plans to turn their basement into a bedroom for their family. Like many homeowners, they wanted more than extra square footage, they wanted the peace of mind that their space would be safe, code-compliant, and protected from water intrusion. What are the benefits of a basement egress window, and why should you install one as part of a basement waterproofing system? Let's take a look.
Benefits of a Code-Compliant Egress Window Installation
As your locally owned, licensed, and insured egress window experts, we provide professional installations that:
- Meet building code requirements for a basement bedroom
- Provide a safe emergency escape route
- Bring natural light into your basement
- Increase your home's resale value
- Pair with a complete waterproofing system to help keep your basement dry
Commerce, MI Homeowners Add a Safe Basement Bedroom
When new homeowners purchased a home just off Commerce Road near Proud Lake, they saw the potential in their unfinished basement. Their goal was to create a legal basement bedroom that would add comfortable living space while meeting building code requirements and giving their family greater peace of mind.
After evaluating the home, our team designed a complete solution that would not only create a code-compliant bedroom but also help protect the new space from future water intrusion.
Installed Solutions
- Egress Window: Creates a safe emergency exit while bringing natural light into your basement.
- WellDuct® Window Well Drainage: Collects water from the window well and directs it into the waterproofing system.
- WaterGuard® Perimeter Drainage System: Captures groundwater before it reaches your basement floor.
- TripleSafe® Sump Pump: removes collected water safely away from your home's foundation.
Why Basement Egress Windows Should Be Waterproofed
An egress window creates a new opening below ground level, making waterproofing just as important as the window itself. Basement windows and egress windows should be connected to a complete waterproofing system, so water has a controlled path away from your home.
Installing only one part of the system is like expecting your heart to work without lungs or arteries. Every component has a specific job, and they work together to help protect your finished basement for years to come.
Basement Egress Window Installation in Commerce, MI
Every home is different, which is why we design every egress window installation around your home's layout, drainage needs, and budget. We offer multiple window well styles and complete waterproofing solutions to help create a basement that's brighter, safer, and built to stay dry.
If you're planning a basement bedroom in Michigan or Northern Indiana, schedule a free estimate. We'll create a custom plan that's right for your home.
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