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Dark areas on the foundation can be a sign of water seeping through, here we used CleanSpace to help prevent moisture and odor from continuing to come into the basement.
At this home in Stanely, WI, we installed 2 egress windows. Adding an egress window to your basement not only lets in more natural light but also is an emergency exit if you should need it.
It can be easy to forget about your basement when you aren't down there all the time, but that doesn’t make it any less important. Old windows can allow not only the outside air to get in, but also water seepage. You are also more susceptible to breakage which can cause big problems especially if it isn't caught right away.
When replacing your basement windows, it is also very important to make sure that the window wells are in good condition. If they are not, there is no better time to replace them then with the window.
You may not see why replacing those old, rusted window wells is important so here are a few reason why you should.
1. The SunHouse is designed to keep weeds from growing in the well
2. The color and shape of the SunHouse were designed specifically to allow more natural light into your basement
3. The SunHouse along with a cover, keep wind from blowing against the window which can cause drafts in the basement.
What are you waiting for?
At this home we installed a full WaterControl Systems along the floor perimeter, as well as our BrightWall system to give it a nice finished looked without actually finishing the basement. We also installed an Egress window here for safety!