Egress Window Ideas

Egress windows should be an important addition to your home, as they serve as emergency windows. They provide enough space for you to open up and escape from a fire or a burglary. They should be placed in a location easy to access.

In the Basement

The basement or downstairs area of a large house is a perfect place for an egress window to be installed. You should have the window in an open spot where you can see it right away in case haze from a fire fogs your vision. If the window is large you can put it behind a couch, which in turn will make proper footing to get up to the window’s passage. If you use your basement as a storage room, you should remove the clutter around the window.

Living Room

Having an egress set in the living area is the perfect placement. Especially since they only provide entry from inside and are unable to be opened from the outside. If you are extra cautious you might want to try double pane glass that is nearly impossible to be broken, adding to your safety. If you don’t like the appearance of egress and if you feel it doesn’t match your other living room décor, you can add curtains to it to emphasize your personal tastes.

Bedrooms

In at least one or two bedrooms an egress window should be provided. In case an intruder enters and you are in the room still untouched, you can use the window to climb out if you are on the first level of the house. If the master bedroom has a bathroom, putting a small egress in it would also be beneficial.