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Make your Basement an
Extra income unit with our
Egress Windows
Most of our windows are Egress Qualified (check ALL information below)
Why use our windows for Egress:
1. All Open Inward – minimum clearance of 22″ is enough for the window well
2. Create an unobstructed pathway out once opened
3. Just one handle turn is required to open – no hassle with multiple latches manipulation
4. Windows components are self-supporting when open
Our Windows Operation
Our windows are operated with One Handle.
It is located on the side and can be swapped.
There are 4 operating positions.
1. Position: Vertically Down;
FULLY CLOSED
2. Position: Horizontal;
OPENED TOWARDS INSIDE
3. Position: Angled up;
PASSIVE VENTILATION
4. Position: Vertically Up;
TILTED INSIDE FOR VENT
Ontario Building Code Requirements for Egress Windows
1. The Egress window shall have an unobstructed open portion having a minimum area of 3.8 ft2 with no dimension less than 15” and is operable without the use of tools.
2. When open, all window components must be self-supporting.
3. Egress window wells require a minimum clearance of 22” (550mm) in front of the window. (see attached drawing).
Our Profile Data:
Frame Thickness (FT)
– 70 mm (2 3/4″)
Frame High(FH)
– 68 mm (2 11/16″)
Frame and Sash High(combined)(FSH)
– 118 mm (4 21/32″)
YOUR WINDOW SIZE IS QUALIFIED FOR EGRESS IF:
(Your window High – 5 1/2) * (Your Window Width – 5 1/2) / 144 >= 3.8
AND
Your Window High” – 4 3/4″ > 15″
Your Window Width” – 4 3/4″ > 15″