Why Add a New Window to Your Basement?
A new window in a basement can act as an egress window, allowing for basement bedrooms or fire code compliant in-law suite. It will also do wonders to brighten the space and improve the living appeal of the basement, increasing the utility and value of your home.
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What's Involved in Creating a New Basement Window Opening?
Modpro uses a track mounted wall saw to cut a clean opening in the basement foundation to facilitate the installation of a new basement window. For new basement windows structural enhancements are required on the interior and exterior to ensure the wall above the new opening is adequately supported.
Why Choose Modpro for New Basement Window Installs
Modpro has the right tools, experience and expertise to execute a new basement window installation to Ontario Building Code Requirements safely and with quality. Don't leave this project to any contractor- leverage a specialist who does this type of work every day! Basement window cutting is a niche type of project with nuances which can be easily overlooked by the inexperienced, exposing your home to structural deficiencies or water infiltration risk.
New Basement Window Installation FAQs
1. How much does a new basement window cost?
A new basement window will generally cost between $2750 and $4000 to install, dependning on size of the window, direction of basement joists and if Modpro is finishing the inside of the window. Installing multiple windows does reduce the cost per window.
2. How long does it take?
The installation procees typically takes 2-4 days for 1 window, 3-5 days for 2 windows, depending on if Modpro is finishing the inside of the window. Minimal to no inside access is required on the first day.
3. How big can a new basement window be
It is not recommended that the cutout in the wall exceed 48" wide, as this would trigger an engineer's review. Most common installed sizes are 30"wide x 36"tall casement/inswing or 44"x36" slider type windows.