Egress Windows

Custom Egress Windows by Everest to Keep You Safe in Your Home

Safety Compliance: Meets building code requirements for emergency exits.
Enhanced Security: Provides an additional escape route in case of emergencies like fires.
Increased Ventilation: Allows fresh air to enter your basement or lower levels.
Natural Light: Brightens up basements and dark rooms with natural sunlight.
Peace of Mind: Ensures the safety and well-being of your family.
Basement Livability: Makes basements safer and more suitable for living spaces.

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Custom Egress Windows by Everest to Keep You Safe in Your Home

Safety Compliance: Meets building code requirements for emergency exits.
Enhanced Security: Provides an additional escape route in case of emergencies like fires.
Increased Ventilation: Allows fresh air to enter your basement or lower levels.
Natural Light: Brightens up basements and dark rooms with natural sunlight.
Peace of Mind: Ensures the safety and well-being of your family.
Basement Livability: Makes basements safer and more suitable for living spaces.

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Egress Windows: What You Need to Know About Room Safety

Drawing from our experience, having egress windows is an added vital lifesaving equipment whether it is required or not. It serves as an emergency exit in case of danger and other life-threatening situations. Certain types of windows can be used as an egress where people can crawl through when needed.

Our findings show that they have been a concept that people follow over the years. However, regulations and the design standards associated with them have changed from time to time. That is why it is essential to be kept updated about everything regarding egress windows.

For everyone around Toronto or those who are in the Ontario area from Newmarket, Hamilton, Vaughan, Mississauga, Whitby, Brampton, Stoney Creek, Etobicoke, and Caledon, here are the essential things you have to know about egress.

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Why Get Egress Type of Windows in Ontario?

Egress windows are defined as a path out usually installed in sleeping rooms. There are merely a lot of reasons having egress in your home in Newmarket or anywhere in Ontario is a great idea.

Safety : First and foremost, egress adds a high level of security to a room. A lot of people get injured and even die during fires because of the lack of a quick escape route. With egress, the chance of having a safe escape is increased.
Comfort: Egress type windows, especially in basements, can provide added natural lighting to the room since it is required to have a clear opening and comes with size requirements.
Egress windows provide enough opening height, area, and width and they have to be easily operable without any delays to make them efficient in emergencies.

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Three Types of Egress Windows Available

Egress windows are in high demand, due to their added safety benefits. They have to be installed properly according to new regulations that meet the provincial fire safety code standard. The purpose of such windows is to provide sufficient room to help a person escape in case of a fire emergency. Please consult the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for more technical information.

If you are in Vaughan or anywhere in Toronto and Ontario areas like Whitby, Brampton, Stoney Creek, Caledon, and Etobicoke and planning to install an egress window, there are three types of available windows that can be used for egress that you can choose from:

Sliding windows

Sliding windows have two different panes and open side to side, working similarly to a sliding door. Making it a little easier since the opening area of a single pane is a clear opening. To get the minimum code requirement for egress, it should have at least 20 inches in width and 41 inches in height.

Double-hung windows

It is a common type of window used nowadays which has two overlapping sashes with its bottom half opening upward. But if you will use double-hung windows for egress, they should have at least 24 inches of the clear opening pane from top to bottom and be at least 34 inches in width to reach the code’s minimum opening area.

Casement windows

Casement windows’ functions are similar to doors with hinges. It can vary in width and height, but its dimension represents its clear opening area. These types of egress windows, when left ajar, can have a clear opening that is wide enough for someone to creep through in times of emergency. If you have questions about turning your windows into an egress, don’t hesitate to contact and consult your Everest Windows professionals.

Egress Windows Requirements

According to the details from the National Building Code of Canada (NRC-CNRC), there are specific size requirements for installing egress windows. The International Residential Code (IRS) also provides the same set of requirements for the minimum height, width, and clear opening area for egress. If you are planning to put on some egress in your house plan or an existing home, these regulations should be kept in mind:

Minimum opening height: 24 inches
Minimum opening width: 20 inches
Minimum net clearance area: 5.7 square feet
Maximum sill height: 44 inches above the floor

Where Are Egress Windows Required in Your Ontario Building?

Based on our firsthand experience, it is required in every room that is frequented by people and, especially, the sleeping quarters on any floor. Also, they are necessary for basements that have the purpose of being a habitable spaces. Every bedroom should have its own as well. For existing homes that transform a space into a sleeping room, it is also required to put on an egress window. It’s important to follow the Ontario code

Types of Windows

Awning

Opens at 45 degrees; optimal for airflow and rain protection.

Casement

Crank-operated; opens fully for maximum airflow.

Fixed Casement

Non-operational windows for extra light and view.

Bay & Bow

Extra light , visually bigger living space.

Double Slider

Slides open on both sides for easy ventilation.

Double Hung

Two movable panes; versatile opening options.

Single Slider

Slides open from one side; affordable and efficient.

Single Hung

Bottom pane moves; classic and energy-efficient.

End Vent Slider

Central fixed pane with two sliding sides; compact.

Picture

Stationary, maximizes light and views; purely decorative.

Egress

Offers a large, easy escape with a durable frame and external well.

Custom

Tailored to specific design and size needs.

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What types of windows and doors do you offer?

Everest Windows and Doors offers a variety of windows, including awning, bay & bow, custom, casement, egress, fixed & picture, single & double slider, single & double hung, and tilt and turn windows. We also offer storm, front steel, front fiberglass, and sliding patio doors.

Do you provide custom window and door options?

Yes, Everest Windows and Doors provides custom window and door options to meet your specific needs and preferences.

How energy-efficient are your windows and doors?

Everest’s windows and doors are designed to be highly energy-efficient, featuring insulated and low-E glass options that meet Energy Star standards, helping to reduce heating and cooling costs.

What kind of warranty do you offer on your products and installation?

Everest offers a comprehensive 25-year warranty on their products and installation, providing peace of mind and ensuring the longevity of their windows and doors.

Do you offer financing options for window and door purchases?

Yes, Everest Windows and Doors offers 0% financing options, making it easier for customers to afford their high-quality products and services.

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