How Do You Install A Basement Egress Window?
Basement egress windows can add value to your home as well as increased natural light and piece of mind should emergency escape from the home ever be necessary. Because installing basement egress windows typically involves extensive soil excavation and the cutting of heavy concrete foundations, it it not really a casual DIY job. An experienced DIYer with construction experience and the help of a partner or two can reasonably expect to complete an installation like this in a day or two. Choose a location for the window that is easily accessible on the interior and exterior and avoids any utility pipes, plumbing, electrical boxes or other obstructions that cannot be moved or are costly to relocate. Mark out the window size and rough opening required on both the interior and exterior walls with masking tape to use as a cutting guide. Excavate the soil around the exterior window location with shovels or a mechanical excavator for larger jobs. Allow a sloping clearance of at least 10 inches
