Egress Windows Before & After Photos

Before:

A homeowner in Sheboygan, WI, wanted to add an egress window to their basement to improve safety, bring in more natural light, and prepare the space for future finishing. The existing basement windows were small and inefficient, leaving the area dark and without a code-compliant emergency exit. The homeowner wanted a clean, professional installation that would enhance both the appearance and functionality of their basement.

After:
Sure-Dry’s team excavated the exterior area and installed a complete egress window system, including a large, code-compliant window, a durable well, and a clear cover designed to keep out debris and moisture. The crew added drainage stone at the base of the well to ensure proper water management and long-term performance. The result was a bright, well-ventilated basement with a safe, accessible emergency exit that meets all local building codes.

The homeowner was thrilled with the transformation, noting how much lighter and more open the basement now feels — and with the added peace of mind that their home is safer and up to code.

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Before:
A homeowner in Manitowoc, WI wanted to improve safety and natural light in their partially finished basement. The existing window was too small to meet egress requirements and did little to brighten the space. Limited light, restricted ventilation, and code concerns made the basement feel confined and prevented the homeowner from fully utilizing the space.
After:
Sure-Dry installed a code-compliant egress window with a properly sized well and drainage system, ensuring safe emergency exit capability and significantly improving natural light within the basement. The upgraded opening increased ventilation, enhanced usability, and added value to the home, providing a brighter and safer environment for future finishing plans.
The basement now feels more open, comfortable, and ready for expanded living space.

Before
The homeowner in Marinette, WI was remodeling a finished basement to add a new bedroom but lacked a code-compliant emergency escape and rescue opening. The existing basement window did not meet egress requirements for size, height, or accessibility, creating a safety concern and preventing the space from being used legally as a bedroom.
Inspection confirmed that a properly sized opening, window well, and drainage solution were needed to meet local building codes and provide safe emergency exit.

After
Sure-Dry installed a full RockWell Egress Window system, including precise foundation cutting, a properly sized window opening, and a secure window well designed for safe exit and natural light. The installation was completed to integrate cleanly with the existing finished basement layout while meeting all egress requirements for the new bedroom.
The basement bedroom is now code-compliant, brighter, and safer, adding functional living space and long-term value to the home.

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Before

The homeowner was in the process of remodeling their basement for additional living space but was dealing with active water intrusion along the foundation walls during heavy rain. Moisture concerns threatened the remodel plans and raised concerns about long-term durability and basement usability. In addition, the basement lacked proper emergency escape options, limiting safety and preventing full code compliance for finished living areas.
Inspection confirmed the need for a permanent interior water management system along with properly sized emergency escape openings.

After
Sure-Dry installed a full interior basement waterproofing system to manage groundwater and keep the remodeled basement dry and protected. To support the new living space layout, two properly sized RockWell Egress Window systems with covers were installed, providing safe emergency exits and increased natural light. Each installation was completed with precise foundation cutting and window well placement to integrate cleanly with the finished basement design.
The basement is now dry, code-compliant, and fully functional for finished living space.