Egress Window Resources
Code guidance, install notes, and basement finishing advice from the crew that does this every day.
What Actually Differs Between Illinois And Missouri Egress Permits
The egress code is the same in Illinois and Missouri. The permitting process is not, and Missouri's lack of a statewide building code is why.
Read ArticleCompany / TeamWhy GHR Isn't Built Around One Person
GHR Egress Windows runs on a team where five specific people own five specific pieces of the job, which is why the standard never changes no matter who's out of town.
Read ArticleInvestor / Rental IncomeHow A Legal Basement Bedroom Increases Rental Income
A legal basement bedroom raises rental income right away, and the increase repeats every month you hold the property.
Read ArticlePlanningHow Do I Know the Window Well Will Actually Fit Where I Want It
See a true-to-scale 3D model of your egress well set in your yard at the estimate, before anyone digs. GHR Egress Windows, Edwardsville, IL.
Read ArticleInstallation ProcessDo You Need To Move Your Furniture Out For An Egress Window Installation
Egress window installation doesn't require emptying out your basement. Here's what actually happens to the room during the cut. GHR Egress Windows, Edwardsville, IL.
Read ArticleRental Property CodeCan You Legally Rent Out A Basement Room As A Bedroom Without An Egress Window
A basement room without an egress window can't legally be rented as a bedroom in most jurisdictions. Learn how a legal bedroom affects rental income. GHR Egress Windows, Edwardsville, IL.
Read ArticleStructural SafetyCutting A Foundation For An Egress Window Requires A Header
Cutting a foundation for an egress window requires a properly sized header. Skipping it risks structural integrity and a failed inspection. GHR Egress Windows, Edwardsville, IL.
Read ArticleSite AccessWhy Tight Backyard Access Doesn't Rule Out An Egress Window
Tight backyard access, fenced yards, and narrow side lots don't rule out an egress window. GHR Egress Windows hand-excavates every well in Edwardsville, IL.
Read ArticleStructural SafetyA Basement Hopper Window Does Not Meet Egress Code
A standard hopper window does not meet IRC R310 egress requirements. Learn the real code minimums and what actually qualifies. GHR Egress Windows, Edwardsville, IL.
Read ArticleInvestor / Resale ROIOne Egress Window Can Add a Legal Bedroom Before You List This Spring
A basement room without an egress window can't legally count as a bedroom on an appraisal. One egress window can add $15,000 to $25,000 in appraised value. GHR Egress Windows, Edwardsville, IL.
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