Frequently Asked Questions

We install Egress Tilt & Inswing windows with tempered glass. Our windows are designed for ease and speed, featuring a single handle (never a crank out) that opens into the room. The screen is designed to slide side to side.

A typical installation is completed in one day.

Yes! At TrueFrame™ Egress Windows, we install all year long.

Our trained team of installers hand-dig every installation to protect your home and landscaping. We also contact 811 prior to installation to locate underground utilities.

The clear opening must be 5.7 square feet with minimum dimensions of 24 inches high and 20 inches wide. The window height (sill) must be between 18 inches and 44 inches from the interior floor.

Yes. Local building departments enforce the IRC residential code, which requires a permit when installing an egress window system.

The team at MyEgress can help guide you through the process, or you can contact an architect. We will work with your local town & village building department to secure permits and inspections.

Yes. We have specialized tools, including a cut & break saw with diamond blades, for cutting both poured concrete and cinder block foundations.

Yes. A code-compliant egress window system and a properly finished/inspected basement will create additional legal living space, which significantly increases home value.

Costs typically range from $6,000 to $9,000, depending on the style, size, and any specific obstacles encountered on your property.

Yes! In addition to safety, the tilt functionality of our windows provides fresh air and sunshine, which helps combat musty basement smells and humidity.

Yes! We are experienced in both repairing and replacing existing egress window systems.

During the estimate, we walk your property to locate the spot that makes the most sense to meet code and ensure the least amount of obstacles (including utilities).

No, a Bilco door typically does not qualify as an egress window escape, as it is designed for exterior access, not life-safety escape from a basement living area. However, we can convert your Bilco opening to an egress window or a basement walkout.

No, for safety reasons and code compliance, an egress exit cannot open into another room, it must exit directly into the outdoors.

Yes. We can assess the crack and proceed with the installation, often integrating crack repair into the project if needed.

We are waterproofing and water management experts, ensuring your new egress system is fully sealed and protected against moisture intrusion.

No, we can create a new opening anywhere along the basement wall that complies with code and makes sense for your property.

An egress window alone meets only the life-safety requirement. You will typically need to complete other work (e.g., proper insulation, ceiling height, etc.) and obtain inspections to fully legalize your basement space.

Estimates are always free, but the education on safety and value we provide is priceless!