Few of us think of windows as lifesaving equipment, but they are!
Bedroom windows that are properly equipped for egress in the event of
an emergency can be the difference between life and death.
3,500
to 4,000 people perish in home fires annually; in addition to the
15,000 to 21,000 who are injured. Half of these deaths occur at night
when people are asleep and get trapped in their bedroom without a
second way out in the event smoke or fire blocks their normal escape
route.
Since September 1973, building codes require that in
all new construction, every sleeping room have at least one operable
window with a clear opening of 5.7 square feet to act as an egress
window during an emergency. The code also requires that the maximum
allowable distance from the floor to the window sill is no more than 44
inches in order to be acceptable as an emergency escape or egress
window.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the
owner, architect, contractor and or builder to select products that
comply with applicable, state and local building codes and that is
appropriate for the application and use. A building permit probability
will be needed.
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REDI-EXIT® Compact Single Hung In-swing Egress Windows |
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 REDDCO'S
REDI-EXIT® Compact Single Hung In-swing Egress Windows are the
smallest windows designed to meet or exceed the emergency egress window
requirements of the IRC 2006 code.
They can be used for new or replacement construction in above ground or basement applications.
These
vinyl windows operate as a normal single hung window but in the event
of an emergency a latch in the corner of the window is opened and the
whole single hung window hinges into the room and out of the way giving
you 5.7 square feet of clear area for escape.
 Since
both the top and bottom of the window opens up it gives you single the
square feet of clear area that you would get from a standard single
hung window that doesn't hinge out of the way.
 These
economical egress windows come in two stock sizes; 28" X 46" and 31" X
41" with right or left hinging, for immediate delivery or can be
special ordered in 1/4" increments to fit any custom size requirements.
A Fiberglass Half Screen comes standard or an optional Stainless Steel Security Screen is available.
Egress
windows are supplied in either white or beige vinyl and can be custom
built with optional grids or lites in both the upper and lower window
sections to match your home. We also offer Low "E" and Argon filled
glass options for energy saving performance. An Optional nailing strip
is available.
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REDI-EXIT® Sliding Basement Egress Windows |
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REDDCO'S REDI-EXIT® Sliding Basement Egress Windows are designed
to meet the emergency basement egress window requirements of the IRC
2006 code.
These white vinyl windows come in four standard sizes 48" X 28", 51" X
42", 48" X 48" and 60" X 48" for both new and replacement construction
applications. The Egress Windows Lift out for easy cleaning.
REDI-EXIT® Sliding Egress Windows are supplied standard with 3/4" clear insulated Low "E" glass and a screen.
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Sliding Basement Egress Windows Features & Benefits |
- New construction and replacement options
- Both sash are removable and fully weatherstripped
- Buck supplied with removable wood bracing system
- Exclusive frame profile allows concrete to bond the window into the wall
- A unique track system eliminates the problem of units being installed upside down or backwards
- Replaceable sill and head tracks
- Deep sash pocket for weather tight seal
- Durable cam type locking system
- Brass rollers on the sash for smooth operation
- Closed cell foam gaskets in all four corners
- White aluminum half screen
- 3/4"insulated glass as standard
- Optional 3/4" insulated, Low "E" and Argon-filled glass
- Other
optional glass coatings for higher energy requirements or laminated
glass for lower sound transmission requirements, ask for details.
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Vinyl Casement In-swing Egress Window |
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 Our Vinyl Casement In-swing Egress Window is one of the smallest windows designed to meet or exceed the emergency egress window requirements of the IRC 2006 code. They can be used for new or replacement construction in basement applications.
This economical egress window comes in a 27" X 45" size with a net clear opening of 20 1/8" X 40 7/8" (5.71 sq. ft.). The standard glass is 3/4" insulated Low "E". It comes with a Fiberglass Full Screen that is removable from the inside.
Vinyl & Wood Sliding Basement Egress Windows
Vinyl & Wood Sliding Basement Windows are designed to meet the emergency egress window requirements of the IRC 2006 code, and are designed for basement applications.
These 48" X 48" windows have a vinyl clad exterior frame and an unfinished clear pine interior finish with flexible weather stripping on all four sides. The exterior vinyl is available in either white or sandstone. The frame is laminated veneer lumber.
These Sliding Egress Windows are supplied standard with a half screen, Low "E" insulated glass and a full perimeter nailing frame.
Acrylic Block Casement Style Egress Window
 This Acrylic Block Casement Style Egress Window (window swings out into well) is designed to meet the emergency egress window requirements of the IRC 2006 code. This window is designed for new and replacement basement construction.
This 29 1/4" X 47 1/4" frame window has a configuration of 6" blocks in a 4 X 7 arrangement. Acrylic Block provides privacy, security and is 75% lighter than glass block. The acrylic block is UV stabilized to prevent yellowing. Its energy rating is comparable to 7/8" insulated glass.
Supplied with a full screen that is removable from the inside.
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Egress Window Features & Benefits |
- New construction and replacement units
- Standard 3.25” mainframe for easy installation
- All glazing options available
- Available in custom sizes
- One hand release multi-point exit in case of emergency
- Available with left or right swing
- All vinyl construction for warmer surface temperatures
- Available in white or beige
- Standard fiberglass screen or optional stainless steel security screen
- Passed forced entry resistance: AAMA 1302.5
- Overall product rating: H - R25 - 48X72
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