Egress Window SystemsComfort and Peace of MindWhen you choose AM Shield Escape Windows you are selecting a quality, well-built product that provides safety and year-round comfort for your family. In the event of an emergency, your family will be able to escape safely because the emergency latch is quick and easy to open and is within easy reach for anyone (children, senior citizens, handicapped, etc.). The competition cannot make this claim. |
It’s the Law
If you add a bedroom in an unfinished basement or create a habitable space in your basement, an egress window must be installed in the bedroom.
According to the International Residential Code (IRC) 2003 lower level egress requirements, egress windows and wells are required under the following circumstances:Safety
Fire can spread rapidly through a home, leaving as little as two minutes to escape safely. In the event of a fire or emergency, family members have the ability to escape out of the
basement quickly.
Maintenance-Free
Egress window wells are made from polyethylene with UV inhibitors, durable materials with superior weathering capabilities and no maintenance.
Wellcraft egress window wells are made from polyethylene with UV inhibitors. This durable material gives them superior weathering capabilities and no maintenance once they have been installed. They are warranted against rusting, rotting and decay for a period of ten years.
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