Sliding Egress Window
Our sliding egress window is a common style of basement window that slides open horizontally from either the left or right. The listed sizes are egress-compliant, and Window Well Experts ships directly to homes and job sites throughout the continental United States.
- Meets Uniform Building Code for Egress
- One-Handed Operation for Quick Emergency Exits
- Durable Vinyl Construction
- Insulated Double Pane LoE Glass, U value=0.34, R value=2.94
- Available in full 8” wall thickness
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High-Quality Sliding Egress Windows
A sliding egress window is a familiar horizontal basement window design. The sash slides open from either the left or right, making it a practical option for a basement window project where an emergency escape and rescue opening may be needed.
Sliding egress windows are designed for basement egress applications, allowing enough room for people to escape in an emergency scenario. For a basement sleeping room or finished living space, the completed installation needs to meet local building codes and building permit rules. The window well, the fully open position of the window, and the path used as a means of escape can all affect whether the completed installation meets local requirements. At Window Well Experts, we advise customers to verify requirements with their local county building inspector before starting a project.
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Why Choose a Sliding Egress Window?
The window is sized to fit an existing basement window opening, or can be installed as a new installation. Sliding horizontally means nothing swings into the well or back into the room, and one-handed operation keeps a quick exit simple during an emergency.
The rest of the appeal is in how the window performs day to day. Insulated double-pane Low-E glass carries a U value of 0.34 and an R value of 2.94, and the double weather-stripped sashes help block drafts and moisture from outside. Sashes and frames are weeped so water drains to the outside, and the all-vinyl frame never needs painting and will not rust. Every listed size meets the Uniform Building Code for egress, though you should still confirm the requirements for your location before installation.
Measuring Guide
Our sliding egress windows are a safe, practical option for basements. Check out your measurements using this guide!
Product Features
Engineered for long-term basement protection. Built for strength, durability, and weather resistance.
Easy Interior Access
The half screen and the sashes both come out from the inside, so cleaning the glass does not require stepping outside.
Thick Wall Compatibility
The window is available in a full 8″ wall thickness.
Maintenance-Free Vinyl Frames
Handles subzero winters and brutal summers without cracking.
Pour-In-Place Protection
The window is poly-wrapped for pour-in-place installation to prevent any concrete from getting on it.
Double Weather-Stripping
Sashes are double weather-stripped to protect from outside weather infiltration.
Lifetime Warranty
If a window ever fails under normal use, we replace it. Please see the details here.
Pour-In-Place Protection
The window is poly-wrapped for pour-in-place installation to prevent any concrete from getting on it.
Correctable Components
Reversible if poured incorrectly. Header, jamb, and sill parts snap-in for correction
Egress Compliant
Available in the Egress size SW4848.
We Ship Egress Windows Nationwide
Window Well Experts ships sliding egress windows anywhere in the continental United States. The window is designed to fit into a standard basement window space, making it a good DIY project.
Extreme Durability
If your windows ever fails under normal use, we replace it.
Direct shipping
Order your egress window for delivery to your home or work site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This window slides open horizontally from either the left or right.
Yes. The sizes listed for this product are egress compliant. The final egress window installation may still be subject to local building codes and site-specific requirements.
Yes. Our sliding windows are egress compliant. A compliant escape route also depends on the window well being sized correctly and fitted with an egress ladder where the depth requires one. Verify the requirements for your property with your local building inspector before beginning the project, since they can vary by location.
Yes. The half screen is removable from the inside.
Yes, the horizontal sliding design allows the sash to open for fresh air. It will also bring available natural light into a basement space.
Measure the existing basement window space and confirm the wall thickness. For windows whose purpose is emergency egress, also review the exterior space, window well sizing, and applicable egress window requirements before ordering.
Building permit requirements depend on your location and project. Window Well Experts recommends checking with your local county building inspector to verify code requirements before starting.
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Window Well Experts offers window wells, window well covers, egress windows, and accessories, all shipped across the continental United States. A sliding egress window fits into that lineup as the piece that brings natural light and ventilation into a basement while keeping the opening code compliant.
Every location can have different requirements for basement egress and emergency escape codes. Before selecting a window, review local code requirements and confirm the details of your project with your local county building inspector.
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Tell us about your basement window space, wall thickness, and project plans, and Window Well Experts can help you request a quote. Use the free estimate form or contact us to get started.