Egress Windows

While most other contractors view egress windows as a reluctant afterthought, Procraft knows the ins and outs of egress windows and what’s required by code. Our expert Journeyman Carpenters have decades of experience and unlike other contractors – we do all the work ourselves and only use subcontractors for coring and cutting of concrete and cinderblock.

Many homes in the Seattle area don’t have the properly sized egress window as required by city code. Not only is this a violation, but the consequences in the event of a fire or other emergency can be severe.

You need to make sure an adult human being can fit through the window in the event of a fire. Ideally, the window opening would be big enough for a full-grown firefighter (in firefighting gear) to crawl through the window to rescue anyone inside.

Benefits of Egress Windows

The two primary benefits of egress windows are safety and being able to legally meet city code.  If your bedroom addition is not up to code and you attempt to sell the house, the value could significantly drop if a bedroom addition can't be included as an actual bedroom. A secondary benefit of an egress window includes adding natural light to a room.

Egress Window Cost

It’s hard to give an estimate of the cost of an egress window. Factors that can affect price are the materials and type of windows used, location (basement or bedroom), as well as any additional construction elements that need to be dealt with or taken into consideration. It’s best to contact your Procraft representative and they can give you a figure based upon your needs.