Basement Windows
A BRIGHTER, DRIER BASEMENT
Replace Your Basement Windows
Old basement windows can allow moisture and cold air into your basement, leaving the space damp, drafty, and uncomfortable. Replacing outdated windows and window wells can help prevent water intrusion, improve energy efficiency, reduce maintenance, and bring more natural light into your basement.
Modern basement window solutions are designed to withstand below grade conditions while creating a cleaner, brighter, and more comfortable space.
Time to replace your basement windows?
Common Signs
There are several signs that indicate it's time to replace your basement windows, which include:
- Drafts or cold air coming from the window area during winter
- Condensation or fogging between window panes
- Visible rust, rot, or corrosion on window frames or hardware
- Water leaks during heavy rain or melting snow
- Cracked, broken, or single-pane glass that no longer insulates well
- Debris-filled or collapsing window wells that trap water
What Causes Basement Window Leaks?
Basement windows sit at or below ground level, making them especially vulnerable to water during heavy rain and snowmelt. Poor drainage, deteriorating window frames, damaged seals, clogged window wells, and water collecting against the foundation can all allow moisture to enter around a basement window.
Basement Window Solutions
Upgrading to modern basement window solutions helps improve comfort, prevent moisture problems, and enhance the look of your basement.
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EverLast™ basement windows are modern replacement windows designed to upgrade old steel or wood-framed basement windows that are prone to rust, rot, and air leaks. When properly installed, these windows help prevent water intrusion, improve energy efficiency, and create a clean, finished look inside and outside the home. With insulated glass that reduces heat loss and options for both operable and fixed panels, EverLast™ windows bring more natural light into the basement while providing long-lasting, low-maintenance performance.
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A SunHouse™ window well is a durable window well system designed to protect basement windows while allowing more natural light into the space. By shielding the window from rain, snow, wind, and debris, it helps prevent leaks and water damage. The curved, light-colored design reflects sunlight into the basement, while the sturdy plastic construction resists rust, rot, and deterioration. A SunHouse™ window well also helps keep out pests and rodents, keeping the area around your basement windows clean, bright, and protected.
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Basement Window and Window Well Upgrade in Williamston, MI
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Clean, Finished Basement Window
BASEMENT WINDOW
Frequently Asked Questions
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Basement windows can leak when rainwater or snowmelt collects around the window well or foundation. Poor drainage, deteriorating seals, aging window frames, and clogged window wells can all allow water to enter around the window.
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The right solution depends on where the water is entering. Replacing an old or deteriorating window, improving the window well, and addressing drainage around the foundation can help prevent future leaks. If water is also entering elsewhere in the basement, a more complete waterproofing system may be needed.
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Basement windows may need replacement if you notice water leaks, drafts, condensation between panes, rust, rotting frames, damaged seals, or windows that are difficult to open and close. Upgrading older windows can also improve comfort, appearance, and energy efficiency.
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A properly installed window well helps keep soil, debris, rain, and snow away from the basement window. A covered window well such as SunHouse™ can also help direct water away while allowing natural light into the basement.
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Yes. Replacing old, drafty basement windows with properly sealed, energy efficient windows can reduce outside air entering the basement and help create a more comfortable indoor environment.
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A basement window provides natural light and ventilation, while an egress window is specifically sized and installed to provide an emergency exit from the basement. Egress windows must meet applicable size and accessibility requirements and are often required for basement bedrooms.