What is a egress door?
The benefits of a basement door can be preferable to egress windows or a nice addition to them. Most local building codes require both a door and a window as emergency egress or escape in order for the basement to be considered safe enough to be used as a living area. Additionally, building codes may require an emergency egress be placed in every bedroom. Egress doors are a more involved project than windows. Expect the costs to be significantly higher because the foundation structure will be modified. During new home construction, this process is much easier to plan and execute than for a basement remodeling project. Be certain to use a qualified foundation contractor to assist with your selection, preparation, and installation. As the structure of your foundation will be affected, you will want to avoid costly errors compromising the structural integrity of your home. Many older homes lack adequate escape opportunities for the basement because in the past they were used for storage.
