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Waterproofing your window wells is essential to protect your home and maintain the integrity of your egress windows. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps of how to waterproof an egress window well — plus what to do if these measures don’t hold up.

Finishing a basement can be an incredibly exciting and creative process! It’s a unique opportunity to express yourself, all while creating a space that perfectly suits your needs. The possibilities are virtually limitless, but to bring your vision to life, you’ll need to begin with some careful planning. Our complete basement finishing checklist will guide you through this journey, ensuring a smoother transition every step of the way — until your dream renovation is complete!

The possibilities for finished basement ideas are endless, especially when you consider all the enhancements on the market. Egress windows, in particular, provide a distinctive benefit to any project; their safety-focused design can be combined with personal style for a custom aesthetic.

Here at Egress Solutions, your project is very important to us. Above all else, we value your involvement and input during the entire process. To ensure our work meets the highest standard, we know that effective communication is key — and there are certain questions you should ask to make this happen. Know that any reputable egress window installer or contractor will be there every step of the way to help you with any inquiries, as well as concerns or feedback you may have.

Egress windows are an essential component of a basement finishing project. Although all egress windows have the same intent/purpose, they may operate differently. In this month’s blog, we’ll discuss the three most common types of egress windows and the advantages/disadvantages of each.

As we enter spring, our minds turn to the environment and how we can be more eco-conscious. A finished basement fits beautifully into a sustainable house plan — here’s how!

If you don’t already have a basement egress window, do you need one? Is it really worth the investment? How much value does an egress window add? While egress window installation is included with most new construction (per building codes in many localities), many homes still lack a basement emergency exit. If you’re in that category, we have several good reasons why you should invest in a basement egress window system.

Basement egress window wells let a lot of good things in — fresh air, natural light, and (if necessary) lifesaving emergency personnel. However, if improperly installed or maintained, a window well could let in things you’d rather keep out. The wet weather conditions of winter and spring place additional responsibility on homeowners to keep up with window well maintenance, ensuring their basements stay warm and dry.

A partially or fully finished basement can be a total game-changer, whether you’re hosting guests for a couple of hours or helping them settle in for weeks at a time. This month’s blog post will show you just how multifunctional and versatile your understory can be, sharing several ways to employ a finished basement during the holidays. And because no finished basement is complete without egress windows, they’re more important than ever during the festive season!

Finished basements cost a fraction of home additions, making use of the square footage you already have, without the massive disruption that building up or building out usually entails. Therefore, basement finishing should be Plan A for decongesting your multigenerational home.