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Installing egress window well.
Mounting the window well 1.
This will normally require drilling into the basement wall to install concrete anchors.
Note the widest width.
If you are installing an egress window in a basement to comply with your building code there are specific requirements you ll need to meet.
How to install egress windows preparation.
To prevent potential water problems in the future determine if you have any existing drainage issues.
The egress window must open into a window well outside the foundation that must be at least 36 inches wide and provide at least 9 square feet of space when the window is open.
Put the window well in the hole you dug and push it firmly.
Drill 2 in 5 1 cm.
You may be chomping at the bit to move your temperamental teenage son into his own basement bedroom but.
Be sure to use a code compliant window well.
4 steps start by setting your new window well and secure it to the wall per the manufacturer s instructions.
Installing an egress window.
Hold the window well tightly against your.
Note the shape of the window well.
Mark the location of the predrilled holes on your foundation with a marker.