Egress Windows Before & After Photos

Before
The homeowner in Colby, WI planned to convert their lower level into a finished bedroom but the existing basement window was undersized and did not meet the emergency‐exit requirements. During the inspection, the Sure-Dry Sales – System Design Specialist confirmed that the opening fell well short of the mandated clear‐opening area and that the surrounding window well lacked proper drainage and code-compliant dimensions.

After
Sure-Dry’s certified technicians excavated the exterior area, formed a new areaway window well with integrated drainage, and installed a correctly sized egress window unit meeting Wisconsin basement window code. The installation provided both a safe emergency exit and increased natural light, enabling the homeowner to finish the basement confidently.
The homeowner now enjoys a fully compliant basement bedroom and peace of mind knowing the space meets emergency-egress standards.

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Before
In Marshfield, WI, the homeowners wanted to make their basement a safe and usable living area, but the existing windows were too small to serve as an emergency exit. The foundation wall was solid poured concrete, and the yard grading near the install area made excavation and drainage control a key concern. During the inspection, Sure-Dry’s System Design Specialist confirmed that a properly installed egress window would bring the space up to code while also improving light, ventilation, and overall comfort.

After
Sure-Dry’s installation crew excavated the area outside the foundation, taking care to protect surrounding soil and landscaping. A precise wall cut was made to fit a new insulated egress window, followed by installation of a reinforced window well with integrated drainage connected to the home’s waterproofing system. Once sealed, backfilled, and graded, the new window provided a compliant emergency exit, enhanced natural lighting, and lasting protection against moisture.
The homeowners were pleased with the clean finish and peace of mind knowing their basement now met safety and building code standards.

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Before

This Marshfield, WI home already had an egress window, and the window itself was still in good condition. The problem was outside the home. The existing window well had been constructed from wood, and after years of exposure to Wisconsin weather, moisture, freeze-thaw cycles, and soil pressure, the wood had deteriorated and failed.

A failing window well can allow soil and debris to move toward the window, create drainage concerns, and compromise the safe access an egress window is designed to provide.

After

Since the existing egress window was still in good shape, there was no reason to replace the entire system. The Sure-Dry team removed the failed wooden structure and installed a new, durable egress window well around the existing window.

The new well provides a cleaner, stronger, longer-lasting solution while maintaining the natural light and emergency access the existing egress window provides.

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Before

This Wisconsin Rapids, WI home had an unfinished basement with a poured concrete foundation and a small existing basement window that provided limited natural light and no convenient emergency exit.

The homeowners wanted to improve the basement while it was still unfinished, making this an ideal time to install a larger egress window before future basement improvements or finishing work took place.

After

Sure-Dry installed a new basement egress window by creating a properly sized opening through the poured concrete foundation wall. The new window and exterior window well provide a significantly larger opening, bringing more natural light into the unfinished basement while creating a safer and more accessible emergency escape route.

Installing an egress window can be an important first step for homeowners considering future basement finishing, particularly when planning a bedroom or additional living space where applicable building-code requirements must be considered.

The finished installation gives this Wisconsin Rapids basement more natural light, improved accessibility, and greater flexibility for how the space may be used in the future.

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Before
A homeowner in Mosinee, WI wanted to make their basement safer, brighter, and more functional by adding a proper emergency exit. The existing basement window was too small to provide adequate egress, and the limited opening also meant very little natural light reached the lower level. With Wisconsin basements sitting largely below grade, proper excavation, drainage, and sealing around a new window opening are especially important for preventing future moisture problems.

After
Sure-Dry installed a complete egress window system. The crew excavated alongside the foundation, created the properly sized opening, and installed the new basement window and durable window well. The system was carefully sealed and designed with drainage in mind to help keep water from collecting around the new opening.

The finished egress window gives the basement a much larger source of natural light and fresh air while providing an accessible emergency exit. The result is a basement that feels brighter, safer, and better suited for usable living space.

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