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Egress windows are more than just an added feature for your basement—they are a critical safety requirement and can significantly enhance the functionality and comfort of your home. At ABT Foundation Solutions, Inc., we specialize in installing high-quality, code-compliant egress windows in Northeast Wisconsin that provide an emergency escape route while also bringing natural light and ventilation into your basement.
An egress window is a specially designed basement window that allows for safe exit in case of emergencies. It is installed with a large window well that includes a built-in ladder or steps to assist in evacuation. To prevent debris buildup while maintaining accessibility, the well is covered with a grate or cover that can be easily opened from the inside.
A basement window well is a protective enclosure installed outside an egress or basement window. Designed to keep soil, water, and debris out, window wells also allow more natural light and ventilation into your basement while providing an emergency escape route. At ABT Foundation Solutions, Inc., we offer professional window well installation services in Northeast Wisconsin. We ensure compliance with local building codes and a proper drainage system to prevent leaks and basement flooding.
Our Dry Right Landscape Well is a long-lasting, rust-resistant solution that enhances your basement’s aesthetic and functionality.
Our Dry Right Metal Well offers a sturdy, galvanized steel option with various height choices for the perfect fit.
ABT Foundation Solutions, Inc. has a unique line of slider windows made specifically for basements. The Right Wall™ Basement Window has a maintenance-free all-vinyl frame, double weatherstripping on the removable sashes, and half screens that are removable from the inside.
If you have a finished basement with bedrooms, your local building codes likely require an egress window. Even if your basement is unfinished, adding an egress window improves safety, ventilation, and natural lighting.
Yes! An egress window makes a basement legally habitable, increasing the usable square footage of your home and boosting its resale value.
Properly installed egress windows should not leak. We use high-quality seals and drainage systems to ensure water stays out.
If your basement windows are below ground level, a window well is required to provide proper drainage and access and to meet building code requirements for egress windows.
While not always required, window well covers help prevent:
Covers should be easy to remove from the inside for emergency exit purposes.
To prevent flooding, a window well should extend at least 8-12 inches below the bottom of the window and at least 6 inches above ground level. The well’s depth depends on the size of the window and local building codes.
Proper drainage is key. A well-installed window well should have:
ABT strives to build a relationship with every customer and provides prompt, friendly service.
Our installation crews, estimators, and office staff have many years of experience in basement repair solutions.
Our foundation repair and waterproofing crew undergo weekly training to maintain high-quality standards.
ABT uses only the best foundation, waterproofing, egress window, and crawl space components for your home.
All staff and installers are trained and certified in foundation repair and basement waterproofing. We hire no subcontractors to ensure quality control.
