Egress Windows Before & After Photos

This Denmark, WI homeowner wanted to create a more comfortable and functional office in their basement. The existing small basement window left the space feeling dark and enclosed, so they turned to Sure-Dry for an upgrade.

Sure-Dry installed a complete Egress Window System, providing a much larger window opening that brings significantly more natural light and fresh air into the basement while also providing an accessible emergency exit. Sure-Dry's egress systems are designed to make below-grade spaces brighter, safer, and more inviting.

With the new egress window installed, the homeowner now has a brighter and more enjoyable basement office that feels much less like a traditional basement.

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Before

A homeowner in Two Rivers, WI was preparing to remodel their unfinished basement and wanted to make the space more functional as part of the project. Before finishing the basement, they needed to address an important part of the plan: adding an egress window.

The home had a poured concrete foundation, which meant creating the new window opening required precisely cutting through the existing foundation wall. Installing the egress system before framing, drywall and other finishing work also allowed the project to be completed without having to disturb a newly remodeled basement later.

After

Sure-Dry installed a new egress window system in the poured concrete foundation.

Our crew carefully created the properly sized opening through the foundation wall and installed the window and exterior window well. The larger opening brings considerably more natural light into what had previously been an unfinished basement while providing the emergency escape and rescue opening needed when creating certain types of finished living or sleeping spaces.

Completing this work before the basement remodel also gave the homeowner a better starting point for planning the finished space around the new window rather than trying to retrofit an egress system afterward.

With the new egress window installed, this Two Rivers homeowner can move forward with their basement remodeling plans with a brighter, more usable space and an important safety feature already incorporated into the project.

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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.

Before

The homeowner in Marinette, WI wanted to make their basement brighter, safer, and more functional by adding an egress window. The existing basement had limited natural light and lacked a code-compliant emergency escape opening, making it less inviting and restricting future use of the space. During our inspection, we determined the foundation wall was an excellent candidate for an egress window installation. For many Wisconsin homeowners, adding an egress window is one of the best ways to improve both the safety and value of a home while preparing a basement for additional living space.

After

Our crew completed the transformation by carefully excavating outside the foundation, precision-cutting the concrete wall, and installing a new Egress Window System with a properly sized window well—all in just one day. The new window floods the basement with natural light, provides a safe emergency exit, and creates a more open, comfortable feel. Once the installation was complete, the homeowner had a basement that was not only brighter and more inviting but also better suited for future finishing projects while meeting modern safety standards.

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