egress window builder

Increase the safety and value of you home with the installation of a escape window in your basement! Iowa Wall Sawing’s clean and efficient work is completed in just one day. As a full service concrete cutting contractor, IWS has the right equipment to install beautiful egress windows without the dust and gas emissions in your home that is typical with other contractors. 

Complete the Egress Window Builder form below to get your project started today!

 

Egress Window Checklist
Billing Address *
Billing Address
City
State/Province
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Site Address *
Site Address
City
State/Province
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WINDOW & WELL OPTIONS

Window Type: *

In swing windows are ideal for bedrooms while slider windows are typically best for family rooms.
Window Well: *

SITE INFORMATION

Location Of Window: *
Is Floor Joist Parallel to Window? *
Basement Type: *
Basement Ceiling Type: *
Foundation Wall: *
Would you like some dirt for final grade? *
If "Yes", dirt will be left in a pile for you. IWS is not responsible for grading final dirt.

IMPORTANT MEASURMENTS

Please provide all measurements in inches.

ADDITIONAL SITE INFORMATION

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Please include exterior photos of the entrance to the property, access to the street, placement of the window and an interior photo showing the width of the room. You may also email photos of your property to [email protected].

DISCLAIMER AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Customer acknowledges and agrees that Rain, Ground and Surface Water and Perimeter Drain Tile Water can flow into the recessed window well during floods, or periods of heavy rain when water accumulates on your property and/or in your perimeter drain tile and Iowa Wall Sawing, lnc.'s ("IWS") installation of a recessed window well is conditioned upon Customer's acknowledgment and agreement to the following:

1. WAIVER
In consideration of IWS installing the recessed window well, Customer, for themselves, their heirs, personal representatives or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue IWS, its officers, employees, and agents from liability from any and all claims including, its officers, employees and agents, resulting in personal injury, accidents, or illnesses (including death) and property loss arising from, but not limited to, rain, ground or surface water and perimeter drain tile water damage.

2. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
Customer also agrees to indemnify and hold IWS harmless from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorney's fees brought as a result of rain, ground or surface water and perimeter drain tile water damage, and to reimburse IWS for any such expenses incurred. Under no circumstances shall IWS be liable to Customer for any indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, special or exemplary damages.

3. FINAL GRADING AND/OR SETTLING OF DIRT
Customer is responsible for final grading of dirt. IWS will roughly grade dirt around well but is not responsible for final grade and/or setting of dirt.

4. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
Customer has read this DISCLAIMER AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT, fully understands its terms, and understands that they are giving up substantial rights, including their right to sue. Customer acknowledges that they are checking the box below freely and voluntarily, and intend the submission of this form to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.

Agree to Disclaimer *

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Here is our install process:

  1. Fibergass mats are placed on the yard for transportation of our mini-excavator. This helps to prevent yard damage.
  2. Excavation of the foundation is then performed exposing the footings and drain tile.
  3. Rock is put in hole over exposed tile providing optimal drainage. Water that gets into hole will filter down directly to tile.
  4. Time to cut. Foundation is cut to exact size, all cutting is preformed from the out side of your home.
  5. Window installation. IWS installs a custom made inswing window which allows for egress from basement even if the window well is obstructed. Example: installing a crank out window with an uncovered window well, if the well filled up with snow, it is possible the window would not be able to open. Safety first.
  6. Window well instillation is next. IWS offers your standard metal well, or a decorative Rockwell Window Well (www.rockwellinc.com.) The RockWell is fiberglass designed to look like a stone wall giving more character to the egress and also proving a safety step for easy escape. (pictured to the right)
  7. Backfill and removal of all excess material from site. Enjoy the sunlight!

Note: An egress window must have a clear opening of at least 5.7 sq. ft.—large enough to allow a firefighter, with equipment, to enter the home through the window. In addition, the window must be at least 20 in. wide and 24 in. high (while still meeting the 5.7-sq.-ft. requirement). Finally, the bottom of the opening can be no more than 44 in. from the floor.