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Looking for reliable egress window installation in Toronto?

    Milano Windows & Doors is the #1 egress window installer in Toronto and the GTA, and we are dedicated to providing homeowners or landlords with basement egress windows that adhere to the egress code, are clean, and are installed professionally. From accurate window measurement and opening modification, to final sealing and cleaning up, our team of certified window installers is ready to make sure every job is done right, whether you’re finishing your basement, creating a legal bedroom, a rental unit or simply upgrading your home to meet the requirements of the Ontario Building Code.

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    What Is an Egress Window and Why Does Your Toronto Home Need One?

    A window that is large enough to provide an exit from a below-grade or basement room. The Ontario Building Code requires that basement rooms intended for sleeping (either for family members or for tenants) be provided with at least one egress window that is sized and operable. Your basement bedroom is not legally habitable, if a bad incident occurs your home insurance may be cancelled and your property will not be a legal secondary bedroom or rental unit.

     

    Egress window installation is most often required for Toronto homeowners who finish an unfinished basement, turn an old rec room in the basement into a legal bedroom, create a basement apartment to rent out for income, or are selling a home that requires a legal bedroom in the basement to conform to the buyer and/or lender’s requirements. In all of these cases, if they had no exit window, there’s a law that governs the people living in your home.

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    At Milano Windows & Doors, we install egress windows that meet all the requirements of Ontario Building Code Section 9.7.2, which specify that windows must have a minimum unobstructed open area of 0.35 m², minimum height of 380 mm, minimum width of 380 mm, and a maximum sill height of 1,000 mm from the floor. We are responsible for all aspects, from opening the enlargement through to installing the window wells (where needed) and coordinating permits.

    Specialists in both basement casement and awning egress windows, each of which meets code requirements and opens to full window opening area. Since moisture and cold transfer are always an issue below grade, all of our egress windows feature triple pane Low-E glass, which provides the highest energy efficiency, and are vinyl framed and 100% Canadian manufactured.

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    What Is an Egress Window and Why Does Your Toronto Home Need One?

    A window that is large enough to provide an exit from a below-grade or basement room. The Ontario Building Code requires that basement rooms intended for sleeping (either for family members or for tenants) be provided with at least one egress window that is sized and operable. Your basement bedroom is not legally habitable, if a bad incident occurs your home insurance may be cancelled and your property will not be a legal secondary bedroom or rental unit.

    Egress window installation is most often required for Toronto homeowners who finish an unfinished basement, turn an old rec room in the basement into a legal bedroom, create a basement apartment to rent out for income, or are selling a home that requires a legal bedroom in the basement to conform to the buyer and/or lender’s requirements. In all of these cases, if they had no exit window, there’s a law that governs the people living in your home.

    At Milano Windows & Doors, we install egress windows that meet all the requirements of Ontario Building Code Section 9.7.2, which specify that windows must have a minimum unobstructed open area of 0.35 m², minimum height of 380 mm, minimum width of 380 mm, and a maximum sill height of 1,000 mm from the floor. We are responsible for all aspects, from opening the enlargement through to installing the window wells (where needed) and coordinating permits.

    Specialists in both basement casement and awning egress windows, each of which meets code requirements and opens to full window opening area. Since moisture and cold transfer are always an issue below grade, all of our egress windows feature triple pane Low-E glass, which provides the highest energy efficiency, and are vinyl framed and 100% Canadian manufactured.

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    Egress Window Installers Toronto – Licensed, Experienced, Code-Compliant

    For above-grade window replacements, the selection of an appropriate egress window installer in Toronto is less important. The structural work involved with an egress window project is nearly always a requirement, such as enlarging an existing rough opening in a concrete or block foundation wall, installing the window well, and accurately waterproofing the new opening to prevent water intrusion into the basement. This should be handled by a professional crew and not by handymen.

    For more than 27 years, Milano Windows & Doors have been installing egress windows throughout Toronto and the GTA. Our certified installation team is familiar with the details of the installation, including concrete cutting, lintel installation (if applicable), window well drainage and the framing tolerances required for code-compliant egress window rough openings. We don’t send out so-called sub contractors to do your installation work, the same qualified staff that perform your consultation also performs your installation from start to finish.

    We also assist homeowners in the permit process. Most projects involving egress windows in Toronto will need a building permit from the City of Toronto or the appropriate municipality, such as when the opening is being enlarged. We will help you determine what permits you need for your home, and make sure the finished installation is ready for the inspection phase. The paperwork guidance is taken care of so you don’t have to deal with the paperwork by yourself.

    Replacing your windows should not be an afterthought.

    We have trained installers who are familiar with Ontario Building Code requirements for egress window sizes, height, and placement, allowing you to not worry about failed inspections or permit issues. We provide services to Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill and other surrounding communities of the GTA. Milano Windows & Doors is the first thing that will come to mind when looking for egress window installation Toronto or basement egress window near me, as our reputation is unmatched. Fill out the contact form to schedule a complimentary in-home consultation.

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    Residential Egress Window Installation

    Basement finishing for family use is in Toronto most commonly with the egress window. The egress window is the first thing a building inspector will check in any bedroom for a teenager, home office that also serves as a guest room or a full in-law suite. We engage with homeowners whenever they are planning a house renovation, mid-renovation or following a renovation when the window wasn’t sized correctly. We will measure your current rough opening and you will be advised if a new window can be added in place or if it must be enlarged to comply with code minimums.

    Need basement window installation? We’ve got you covered! We install all types of windows and will help you select the best high-quality windows for your basement or other room in your home.

    Egress Windows for Basement Apartments & Rental Units

    Landlords throughout the Toronto GTA area rely on Milano Windows & Doors to get a basement apartment fully up to the City of Toronto’s legal basement suite. Legal secondary suites have to have egress windows in each sleeping room, appropriate ceiling heights and adequate ventilation. We ensure that our egress window installations meet municipal inspectors’ standards on their initial inspection. We have helped property owners throughout Toronto, Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton and Vaughan get their units rented out to meet inspection requirements and get the proper insurance.

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    When Do You Need an Egress Window in Toronto?

    Many homeowners don’t know if they have a legal requirement to have an egress window – or whether they have an existing window in their basement that already meets the size criteria. These are the most obvious signs that you should have an egress window installed:

    You want to use a basement area for a bedroom or sleeping area for any occupant. You live or rent a suite in your basement and are registered or licensed in accordance with Toronto’s Second Suite licensing program. You own a home for sale, and the listing or appraisal calls out an un-codeable basement bedroom. Your basement has windows, but they are the old narrow slider/window type that do not have at least the required open window area of 0.35 m². You’ve received a notice of an uninspected or non-permitted secondary suite from your home insurance company. You have a building permit and egress compliance is required for a basement renovation.

    If you find yourself in one of these situations, then the answer is simple: You need a window which has been properly installed in your home and the sooner you can get it installed, the easier and less expensive the process will be. Milano Windows & Doors will consult with you for free and provide you with a clear determination as to what is needed for your property.

    Frequently Asked Questions – Egress Window Installation Toronto

    Q: What is the minimum size for an egress window in Ontario?

    The Ontario Building Code specifies the minimum unobstructed open area of a basement egress window as 0.35 square metres, and requires a minimum opening width of 380 mm and a minimum opening height of 380 mm. In addition, the window sill must not exceed 1,000 mm above the finished floor level. These requirements are not generally fulfilled by standard hopper and small slider windows.

    In most cases, yes. If your foundation wall has an existing rough opening where you’d like to install a code compliant egress window, a building permit will be required from the City of Toronto or from your local municipality. At the free consultation in your home, Milano Windows & Doors will guide you through the permitting process unique to your project.

    The cost of egress window installation Toronto is typically between $1,500 and $4,000+ per window, based on the window rough opening size, window enlargement requirements, window well requirements and the type of glass selected. There is no surprise for Milano, because after the free home visit they give the necessary details in a written quote.

    Typically, an egress window can be installed within one day. In large-scale opening of foundation walls projects, up to 2 days of work may be needed. Before work, Milano Windows & Doors will provide you with an exact time frame.

    The most popular types of egress-compliant windows for basements are casement windows and awning windows, since they open completely for the greatest possible window opening area. Sliding windows can be counted if the opening is reasonably sized, but may require a wider rough opening to meet code requirements. You’ll have to determine the style you’re looking for in your opening and basement, but our crew can help you make that decision.

    Yes. Our certified installation team performs concrete cutting and opening enlargement in poured concrete and concrete block foundations. This is a typical project for egress windows in older homes in Toronto. We too perform work on installing lintel and correct waterproofing of the increased opening.

    If the bottom of your new egress window will be less than 900 mm above grade, Ontario Building Code requires a window well. Window wells should be at least 550 mm deep (horizontally from the window) and have drainage at the base. When the window egress project scope is in place, Milano provides and installs code compliant window wells.

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    Lifetime Transferable Warranty

    We install our egress windows with Milano’s lifetime transferable warranty on the window product and installation workmanship. The warranty is also transferred when the house is sold, which is a significant selling point and a true testament to our confidence in the work we do.

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    Code-Compliant Every Time

    All egress windows provided by Milano are compliant with the Ontario Building Code (section 9.7.2) and the City of Toronto’s secondary suite regulations. The first time we pass, we know the standards – we have been doing this for 27 years.

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    Canadian & Energy-Efficient Glass

    All of our egress windows are 100% Canadian, triple pane Low-E glass and Argon gas filled for up to 30% better insulation. Cold and wet are constant issues for installations below-ground. Double sealed glass units keep condensation and draft out all year.

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    Complete Scope – One Crew, One Day

    We do the entire egress window project from heading the window out, installing new windows, putting in window wells and waterproofing, to putting in new trim and window well and cleaning up. No subcontractors. No return visits. The majority of projects for egress windows takes place in a single day.

    Our team is also experienced with City of Toronto requirements to bring an apartment into compliance if you are a landlord installing egress windows in a basement apartment. We know the legal requirements for a basement apartment in Toronto’s zoning bylaws and we will make sure that your basement installation meets the requirements. Call Milano Windows & Doors today for a free, in-home egress window consultation.

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