The installation of basement egress windows in Longview, AB and surrounding areas of Royalties and Hartell, as well as in Kuna, ID and its neighborhoods, involves certain site conditions. Clay soils, freeze-thaw ground movement and deep frost lines all influence the behavior of foundation walls over time in Alberta and Idaho. An appropriate egress window installation is initiated well before any cutting is done in these situations. First, egress window consultation, basement code compliance inspections and custom egress window design are performed to determine the type of foundation, wall thickness, and the proper window size needed according to Alberta Building Code and Idaho residential building standards. Thereafter, foundation wall window opening services are carried out exactly so that it does not affect the integrity of the wall. To control ground moisture and to prevent water infiltration through the new window opening, waterproof egress window solutions are incorporated as a standard part into each installation.

Creating a basement egress opening is a time-consuming and physically demanding process that typically demands particular equipment and a steady hand. Diamond blade equipment is used to cut concrete walls, saw foundation walls for windows, and saw basement walls based on the type and thickness of the wall found in typical Longview AB and Kuna, ID residential foundations. When an opening already exists but is not large enough for current size requirements, window opening enlargement, existing window expansion, and basement opening resizing make the opening the size it needs to be legally. Where the conditions require more controlled cutting, concrete core drilling or structural concrete cutting may be used, such as in poured concrete foundations found on most properties in Royalties, Hartell and Kuna neighborhoods. Removal of concrete around egress windows is done in a way that will reduce the disruption to surrounding foundation and interior basement areas.

There are certain legal window size and placement requirements for properties in Royalties, Hartell and Kuna, ID neighborhoods that contain or will contain a basement suite. Legal basement suite window installation, as well as fire code compliant basement windows and city approved egress window work, is done in compliance with the Alberta residential occupancy and fire safety codes and Idaho building standards. Homeowners who are transforming their existing basements into legal secondary suites in Longview AB and Kuna, ID are especially interested in basement safety compliance services, emergency exit code upgrades, and basement occupancy compliance upgrades. Building code window inspections and certified egress window systems guarantee that the completed installation fulfills the paperwork requirements for permits and occupancy approvals. Property owners unfamiliar with the approvals process will be able to access Permit assistance for egress windows throughout the project to ensure a streamlined process.

From pouring a new opening through a poured concrete wall in Longview, AB to enlarging and extending a small existing window in Royalties or Hartell to meet egress requirements, and bringing a basement in Kuna, ID neighborhoods into full compliance with Idaho building code, the project demands experience in local foundation conditions and the building code requirements that apply. A safe, livable and properly certified basement is the result of egress window replacement, existing window conversion, and basement safety upgrades. Contact us today to schedule a window egress consultation and you can have a visual understanding of what your project entails before any work is done.