When finishing or remodeling a basement, it needs to meet modern building standards. Part of meeting modern building standards is having the right windows and doors installed, which should be up-to-date with egress codes. Here are some tips to help you choose the right windows when remodeling or finishing the basement of your home:

1. Larger Doors for Better Access to Basement Areas

There are many reasons to consider installing larger doors for your basement remodeling project. One of the reasons that you may want to have a larger door installed in the basement is for garden equipment like lawn mowers or other larger items that you may need to store in the basement of your home. In addition, you also want to make the basement remodeling project a valuable addition to your home. Therefore, it is essential that you make all the entrances and interior doors in your basement handicap accessible. This will ensure that your basement can be used as an in-law suite or even for you to have easier access to your home when you reach your golden years.

2. Floorplan and Window Layout that Meet Egress Codes

When finishing your basement, you will also want to have a floorplan that meets local building and current egress code building standards. This is important because you want to plan the layout of things like bedrooms where the right sized egress windows can be installed. In addition, consider disabled access and a layout the includes exits that can easily be accessed from anywhere in your basement in case of an emergency.

3. Using Casement Windows to Help Meet Egress Requirements

Installing casement windows is a versatile solution for your basement if you want to make sure it meets egress codes. There are many areas where you will want to have egress windows, such as bedrooms. In these areas, conventional windows may be a problem, but casement windows can provide a solution if you want to have a bedroom located in an area that is below the exterior elevation. Talk to a window service about the location of bedrooms and options for using casement windows that meet modern egress standards.

These are some tips to help you choose the right windows to use when remodeling your basement. If you are ready to start with a basement finishing project, contact a window service and talk to them about casement windows for the needs of your basement.