Double hung egress windows feature two panes of glass and are normally designed so that both the top and bottom sash can be raised and lowered.
Double hung egress window.
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This means that to meet egress window height requirements a bedroom window must be nearly 4 ft.
They also need to be relatively large to meet the minimum size requirement for egress windows needing a space 28 inches to 60 inches wide and 23 5 inches to 60 inches high.
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These double pane vinyl compact single hung in swing egress windows are typically used in rooms when space to install a double hung egress window is limited or for basement egress applications.
Pella lifestyle 29 5 in x 47 5 in wood new construction white enduraclad double hung window.
Thermastar by pella 35 5 in x 65 5 in vinyl new construction egress white double hung window.
This height requirement takes it out of the running for most basement egress situations.
Even when it s fully open more than half of a double hung window s overall area is blocked by glass.
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