
In 2010, I opened Scaldino Basement Solutions near Highland Falls, NY, where we have completed egress window installations across properties of all ages and foundation types. Every job includes the full scope: foundation cut, framing, window unit, perimeter waterproofing, window well, cover, and drain. The installation passes local inspection before we close the project. Free assessments are available for all Highland Falls, NY homeowners.
Homeowners in Highland Falls, NY who have finished a basement bedroom often find that the space cannot be marketed as a bedroom without a code-compliant egress window. Real estate agents, buyers, and insurers all look for this compliance at the time of sale or claim. IRC R310 requires a minimum net clear opening, minimum height and width, and a sill no higher than 44 inches from the finished floor. Scaldino Basement Solutions conducts a site assessment at every Highland Falls, NY property before recommending the egress window size, location, and window well approach.

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Get A QuoteAn egress window installed by Scaldino Basement Solutions in Highland Falls, NY meets the minimum net clear opening area, opening height, opening width, and maximum sill height requirements of IRC R310. The window well is sized and positioned to provide the required clearance at every Highland Falls, NY property, and the drain prevents water from accumulating against the foundation wall. Scaldino Basement Solutions coordinates the permit and inspection on every project in Highland Falls, NY.
Cutting an egress window opening in a Highland Falls, NY foundation wall requires the correct tools, correct opening dimensions, and correct framing to support the structure above. Scaldino Basement Solutions performs this work correctly on every project: the opening is cut to code dimensions, the rough opening is framed in the masonry, and the window unit is installed with perimeter waterproofing to prevent water intrusion at the opening.
An egress window opening that is not properly waterproofed at the perimeter will allow water to enter the basement through the foundation wall. Scaldino Basement Solutions waterproofs every egress window installation in Highland Falls, NY at the opening perimeter, and the window well drain prevents water from accumulating outside the opening. These measures ensure the installation performs correctly through all seasons in Highland Falls, NY.
The Highland Falls, NY municipal office can provide information on local permit requirements and inspection procedures for egress window installation projects.
URL: https://www.nj.gov/dca/
The DCA administers the Uniform Construction Code including egress window requirements under IRC R310 for basement bedroom habitability in New Jersey.
Scaldino Basement Solutions serves Highland Falls, NY homeowners with egress window installation. Schedule a free on-site assessment to evaluate your basement bedroom for code compliance.

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