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California Craftsman
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Egress Window - Install

Serving Olympic Valley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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Warranties offered

At California Craftsman, we're dedicated to enhancing your home's beauty and energy efficiency with our premium windows and doors. Family-owned and operated since 1999, we pride ourselves on our local market expertise. Our highly trained experts provide a comprehensive and catered experience that begins in the planning stage and continues throughout your project. We offer and install vinyl, composite, fiberglass, aluminum, steel, and wood-clad options tailored to meet your style.

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Egress Windows questions, answered by experts

Yes, egress windows can significantly add value to a home. By making basement and attic areas safer and more livable, they allow you to market these spaces as finished living areas, which increases your property's value. Many homeowners can recover the full installation cost, with some sources citing a return on investment of around 70%. The exact value added depends on your specific home, location, and adherence to local building codes. Beyond financial value, egress windows enhance functionality by adding natural light and comfort. They are also a crucial safety feature, often mandated by building codes to serve as an emergency exit.

You install a window well 8 to 12 inches deeper than the base of the window sill. After filling the well with drainage rock, the well should sit 3 inches below the bottom of the window. The top of the window well should also be at least 3 inches higher than the surface-grade ground. The window well should be about 6 inches wider than the window opening.

Egress windows require regular maintenance to ensure they function correctly. This includes cleaning the glass, inspecting the frame and well for debris, and making sure the cover or well drains properly. It is also important to check that the window sills and wells are watertight and to inspect and repair any damage to the window frame or seals to prevent leaks and maintain functionality.

Egress windows are typically required for basements with habitable space or living quarters. Not all basements or lower levels require egress windows. However, egress windows are required in homes with living spaces such as bedrooms and living rooms in a basement. The International Residential Code and International Building Code require sleeping rooms to have a specific size egress window. Check your local building codes to confirm the requirements in your area.

They meet local code demands for escape routes, lighten basements, and aid in reducing overall humidity.

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