Basement Window Behavior

Usually, homeowners decide on the window that best fits their characteristics – who doesn’t want a killer curb appeal? But when it comes to basements, many homeowners care greatly about safety and energy efficiency. Lucky for you, Pella professionals aid you on the safety, style and energy efficiency spectrum while on your hunt for basement windows.

Safety: When you are choosing what style or size of window you would like to install in your basement, safety should be your first priority. It is crucial to explore your local building codes, as they may require that windows are a certain size or work in a certain way to allow you to get out in an emergency situation. These are commonly referred to as egress windows.

Style: There are many basement window styles to fit each homeowner’s vision. The most common styles used for basement windows are fixed, awning, casement and sliding windows. When choosing a window style, you must establish how or if you want it to open, the size you would like it (or that is required by local building codes), the desired shape and how much light you plan to let into your basement. The more light you allow into your basement, the more open it will look. Many basements are a larger area, but the lack of light can compress the space.

Save Energy: Well-built energy efficient windows can help you stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Uniformly important to the product is a promising installation and you can hire a professional to finalize your project. With a quality product and a quality installation, you can be happy in the window and its installation for years to come.