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All rungs are 12 inches apart , 16 inches wide , and the uprights are 12 inches apart. The ladders are easy to install. As a homeowner, you can make it your next DYI project. Attach the ladder to the well with stainless steel screws for additional stability.

Bolts directly onto the inner part of the well with included hardware. Hooks over the top of a metal well lip, can be bolted to the bottom with included hardware. Window Well Experts offers window well egress ladders in a few different styles.

To accommodate any basement well style, the ladders are available in White, Galvanized Steel, and Black. Typically, if the window well is more than 44 inches in depth, you are required to have an egress ladder. Take a second to measure the depth of the window well to see if it meets the minimum requirements for having a ladder.

It is also a good idea to double-check the codes for your area to be sure you are following the correct regulations. Sort by: Oldest. Newest Oldest. If there is a Closet Organization company in your area they have ladders for custom closets. A custom millwork company would also be able to provide you with one.

They have beautiful ladders for custom in home libraries. I'd do custom, so it fit in the window sill properly. Like Save. Check with fire codes for such installations. Wouldn't want a lawsuit because you provided a non-reg way to escape! Related Discussions ladder for basement Q. Did you solve your design dilemma or find an answer to your question? Very, very few designers monitor the Other section of Houzz, which is why it took so long for you to get a reply.

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Best 3-Story:. This foot plastic and rope ladder folds down to about the size of a shoebox and is stored in an easy-to-spot, yellow bag. Best 2-Story:. A retractable hook makes this single use ladder easy to store, and fits over most window frames or window sills. Best Budget:. Short standoffs at each of the rungs makes this ladder much more stable and easier to use in an emergency. Best for Babies and Pets:. This device can be used to lower down your child or pet with an included foot rope or worn as a backpack during evacuation.

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According to the egress requirements, an opening should be at least 5. The space should be enough for a grown person, including a fighter, with oxygen tanks to get into the well. And allow for a few inches above grade to leave a proper grading away from the building to help prevent water from getting into your basement. Basement Window Measure Guide. Everything, including window size, goes off of that. Egress Kit Measure Guide. Download PDF. Egress Window Well Measure Guide.

To see more details about the installation of the wells, follow this link. The egress kit itself does not have a warranty. Each product in the kit has its own warranty.

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