Egress Windows

Increase safety and extend your living space into your basement with our egress windows. Making sure your basement is safe with the installation of an egress window has many benefits, including:

• Increasing safety in the event of an emergency
• Adding natural light 
• Meeting code requirements for extended living spaces
• And more!

Whether you need to install egress windows or you need your current egress window repaired, WCI is the name to know! We are the trusted egress window installation experts for Polk, Ames, and large portions of Central and Western IA. Call today to get a quote and to schedule your service.

Egress Window Repair

At WCI, we not only do egress window installation, but we also can repair your existing basement window. There are many reasons to repair your egress windows, including:

• Poor maintenance
• Weather
• Incorrect installation

Please contact us to learn more about how we can repair your current egress window.

Iowa Egress Window Requirements

Iowa egress window code states you must have an egress window installed in every bedroom in the basement. According to the 2006 IRC–International Residential Code requirements, egress windows and wells must be provided under the following circumstances:

• If you add a bedroom in your basement, you must have and egress window installed.
• If you create a habitable space in your basement and currently lack an egress window, you must include one when installing the habitable room.

At WCI, we will make sure your basement windows are up to code. Our egress window installation team is trained to make sure your egress windows are safe and meet the requirements. If you are interested in learning more about our process, contact us today. 

Window Well Covers

You can count on a closed well cover to be sturdy enough to support up to 500 pounds while eliminating the risk of anyone falling in the well. The cover is also light enough for a child to escape easily.

Our easy-to-install system is a great option when considering a window well cover. They have many benefits including:

• Choose between a one-piece unit or a modular unit that you can stack to any depth without needing bracing.
• You can easily attach well covers to the well to protect people and pets from accidental falls.
• The windows ship “ready to pour,” with the sash and screen inside the frame for easy one-step installation.

Add safety to your basement window well by getting a well cover. This is a great way to prevent outside accidents and reduce debris getting in your window well. 

Window Well Products

Wellcraft egress window wells are made from polyethylene with UV inhibitors, providing superior weathering capabilities and requiring no maintenance once installed. They come with a ten-year warranty against rusting, rotting, and decay.

Our Egress Window Process

Before making a decision about your egress window installation, talk to a professional here at WCI to ensure a safe process and to avoid problems in the future that could damage your foundation. We can handle your egress window installation or repair from start to finish. To get started, receive an estimate from one of our trained egress experts.