Window Wells For Your Denver, Colorado Home!
If you're considering a basement renovation as a way to expand your living space, don't be surprised if your building-codes office has something to say about it–especially if a new bedroom is part of your plan. Without an egress window in case of fire, regulations simply won't allow a basement bedroom. And because this ruling is fairly recent in many parts of the country, most existing basements were not built with egress windows. It's a conundrum that could keep you cramped for space, with all the space you need right under your feet.
Thankfully, you needn't be restricted by the basement your house was built with. You can solve the problem by cutting a large opening in a basement wall and adding a window that meets code requirements for egress. While this is clearly a down-and-dirty project, there's nothing particularly complicated about it, and the savings can be substantial.
What will you get for your investment? The added light let in by the new, deep window can eliminate the dark and dank atmosphere so common to earlier basement finishes. The sensory difference can be remarkable. In basements, more than anywhere else, light is a critical design element.
Of course, the primary benefit of a deep window is egress–an easily accessible opening through which you can escape or a firefighter can enter in the event of a basement fire. Basement fires are common, so this is really more than a code issue.
If you are looking for a window well for your Denver home, please call us today at 303-915-5011 or complete our service request form. |
