Why should you install an egress window in your home?
An egress window converts your basement space into more livable space for an additional bedroom, a home office or a family room. Not only does it create more comfortable space to live, but it can also significantly contribute to the resale value of your home.
One of the biggest questions that people have when considering the addition of an egress window is whether the basement egress window cost is worth the added value.
Adds Value
Egress windows do add value to your home. However, the amount will depend on several factors such as your home and where you are located. Egress windows are one of the few home improvement projects that will allow you to recover your initial installation cost, plus some, in resale value. Adding an Egress window without adding a bedroom can add about $5k value to your home. If add a bedroom also it will up the value to about $10k.
There are several benefits to installing egress windows. Often, the return on investment alone is enough for homeowners to add new energy-efficient windows in the basement. However, increasing your home’s value isn’t the only reason you should consider installing egress windows.
Adds Safety
Egress windows function as emergency exits. For this reason, there are some legal requirements that the window must meet. The window must allow someone to easily reach it in case of emergency. The egress window also must be a certain size. Each state has different laws regarding these types of windows. It is important to hire a professional that understands the building code as well and make sure the window is installed properly.
Lower energy Bills
Egress windows will block out UV rays, heat, reflect heat back into the basement during winter, less drafting in return will lower energy bills.
Add Ventilation and light
Besides adding safety and increasing your home’s value, egress windows can greatly increase airflow and light, changing what was once a dark basement into a light, airy living space.
Your best choice for your egress window installation in Des Moines, IA
Whether you need to add some more daylight to your basement or replace those old rusty basement windows call Bam Basements and Masons of Des Moines.
Our windows:
-Have an Inswing design making emergency escapes fast and easy
-reduce window heat by 50%
-blocks 86% of UV rays
-keeps out 63% of sun’s heat
-reflects heat back into basement
-Our windows are 8″ frame thick to match thickness to your foundation.
-Made of all vinyl and glass, not wood that will rot
-installed with mortar just like concrete block
Or wells include:
-Steel Well
-Ladder
-Excavation
-Drain tile
-16” Gravel bottom
-Backfill
-all soil and debris removed
Bam Basements and Masons of Des Moines we pride ourselves on supplying the best Basement windows and egress solutions for your home. Give us a call for your free estimate and customized solution for your home.
We offer LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTIES on most of our products.