William M. Bateman

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There are many different and types and styles of homes around the world that we all as humans need for survival. Centuries ago the home has evolved from a simple tent, cave, log cabin...... into the modern homes of today with all the ammenities necessary for comfortable living. One of the most genius and popular designs is the Bi-Level home. Its a design that became mostly popular in the 1960's and continues to this day to offer good square footage for comfortable living under a simple and practical design.  

Why Bi-Levels are so popular:

• Constructed easily on one square foundation
• One standard roof line
• Mostly one interior plumbing wall for all waste lines
• Standard straight gutters
• Two floors on top of each other for perfect economic heat exchange throughout house
• Fits on a small building lot
• Good square footage
• Garage space
• Most have 2-3 bathrroms for larger families
• Plenty of space for laundry room
• Back deck for relaxing or entertaining
• Easy floor plan to clean

Bi-Levels offer so many different qualities in a small package that most homes do not. Bigger isn't always better and you want to enjoy your home and family while not having it consume your life with constant cleaning and maintainance. There are many different remodeling options as well with Bi-Levels that can set yours apart from the rest and make it younique.

Bi-Level remodel options:

• Larger deck
• Bathroom designs
• Finished basement
• Egress window
• Kitchen designs
• Patio
• Upgraded siding
• Open walls
• Upgraded paint
• New upgraded roof
• Add new addition

In the photo above we removed wall in between kitchen and living/dining room area. It instantly created an open floor plan with a more pleasing appeal. These walls removed are usually weight bearing so we had to add extra support in the ceiling to ensure the integrity of the homes weight load, especially in the winter months with heavy snow on your roof.

What we added from this upgrade:

• An open floor plan
• Increased airflow
• More sitting/entertaining area
• Added lighting
• Custom oak top
• New countertop and sink
• Tile backsplash

In this photo above we added a fully maintainance free composite deck to replace the smaller old pressure treated deck. Composite decks add a little more money to a deck project over your tradition pressure treated lumber deck but in the long run add low maintainance and adds value to your home instantly. With that being said, pressure treated decks have been around for years and are tried and true. You can easily expect 30 years with the proper maintainance of apply stain every few years.

There are many different options for your home to make it the home of your dream and WMB Construction out of Orange County, NY can make those dreams become a reality. With over 30 years in the business we have the ideas and foresight to turn your Bi-Level into your own creation under one small roof.

                        If you are looking for an egress window contractor,

                                    you have come to the right spot!!!!!!!

          We know all the "in's and outs" when it comes to egress windows!!!!

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Working out of Monroe.NY for many years, Bill Bateman has performed hundreds of egress window installations over the years helping protect families from harm in the case of a house fire. National code requires all finished basements to have an egress window as a fire escape to protect your loved ones in time of need. Not only for safety reasons, egress windows add a lot more than that to your basement.

Benefits of adding an Egress Window:

• Peace in mind that your loved ones are protected
• Added light
• More ventilation
• Double pane glass adds more insulation
• Low E glass that protects from UV rays

What are the building codes when installing an egress window?

• Window must be minimum 5.7 sq. ft.
• Window must have a minimum 22" net clear when open
• Inside window sill height must not reach over 44" high
• Window well must be minimum 9 sq. ft. inside measurements
• Window well height must not exceed 44"
• In the case inside/outside window height exceed 44", a ladder must be added

Added an egress window to your home can be both exciting and stressful! Exciting for the people that want one and stressful for the people trying to sell their home and its holding up your closing. Every town is requiring egress windows and we see that 90% of the time it is when the customer is trying to sell and is in violation. The violation has to be corrected and holds up the sale for both buyer and seller. Contact us today for a free estimate if you are interested in an egress window installation!!!!

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Are looking for information on the cost and requirements of an egress window?

You have came to the right spot!!! We specialize in the installation of egress window and can make it a very pain free process for you.

Thank you for viewing our page on egress windows costs and requirements page. Most customers always have concerns when installing an egress window and I hope this page can help you navigate through your project!

Adding an egress window to your home can be exciting and stressful at the same point. Exciting for the person that wants to add safety, light and ventilation. Stressful for the person that is looking to sell their home and is in violation because of not having an egress window. Both senarios have nothing but advantages and in the long run add value and safety to your home.

Customers always ask what is involved and what is the cost of an egress window. Many different factors play into the cost and installation. On average an egress window ranges 3k-5k within reason. Not a bad investment considering the work involved and what you get for it. Just peace in mind is worth it knowing that your loved ones will be protected in case of an emergency.

What are the requirements of an egress window?:

• Minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square feet
• Minimum net clear opening height of 24"
• Minimum net clear opening width of 20"
• Window well must be 9 square feet
• Maximum 44" sill height from finished floor
• Maximum 44" height from insde window well
• Any heights over 44" require a ladder installed
• Ladders shall be affixed permanetly with width of at least 12 inches; shall project at least 3" from wall and ladder treads should not exceed 18" on center
• Window must be able to open without any tools or locks 

What can determine the cost when installing an egress window?:

• Block wall or poured concrete wall
• Access to the location where window is
• Amount of digging depth
• Removal of excess dirt off of premises
• Finish the interior or not
• Add a Bilco preformed egress window well
• Removal of trees in front of location where window is to be installed

 Commonly asked questions:

• How long will it take to install an egress window? Typically 2-5 days
• Will there be any dust during the project? Yes, as with any construction you can expect some dust. We have a system though that keeps dust at nominal levels
• What if there are any gas/water/electrical lines in wall? We will move at an additional cost; unfortunately we cannot determine that until wall has been opened
• Will not having an egress window hold up my closing? Absolutely, if you have a finished basement you need one and 90% of our calls are for this reason
• Will an egress window increase the value of my home? Any upgrade will increase the value. Besides more ventilation and light, you bring your basement to code and also protect your loved ones in case of an emergency
• What kind of window will you be using? We use an Anderson 400 series casement window with a 22" net clear opening

 Thank you for viewing our page on egress windows cost/requirements and hope that the information can help you. From our experience most people wait until they are forced to put one in when selling their home. After we install the windows the customers see the difference and enhancement it bring and wish they did it years ago so they could've enjoyed it. When you are looking to install any forms of egress you can always contact us at anytime with any questions you may have concerning your egress window.

Here at WMB CONSTRUCTION we pride ourselves in on time quality work here in the Hudson Valley, NY.  For all your needs we are here for you! Based out of Monroe, NY; we are your one stop construction company.  With that being said, yor home has many needs; roof, siding, kitchen, bathroom, patios, drainage, garage door, finished basement, egress window, anderson windows, pella windows, decks, remodeling, painting, flooring, staining.......etc!  

We perform all phases of construction and home remodeling all over Orange County, NY  Most of our work is close based due to word of mouth recomendations with repeat customers. We like establishing trust within our customers that lasts a lifetime. 

Adding an egress window to your home is an excellent idea, opening up your basement to fresh air and light and most importantly the safety of your family and your pets. Across the country it has become a national code and all homes must pass inspection and have an egress window if your basement is finished. 

Requirements for an egress window:

• Window must be 5.7 square feet 
• Window must have a clear opening of 20"
• Window must be at least 24" in height
• Window well must be 9 square feet interior dimensions
• Sill height of window from inside floor of basement must not exceed 44"
• Height inside window well must not exceed 44"
• If inside/outside heights exceed 44", a ladder must be installed
• Window must be operatable by hand with no tools
• Bars on the outside of window will not be acceptable
• Garage doors are not an acceptable exit

What are the benefits of adding an egress window?:

• First off, the safety of your family and loved ones
• Better ventilation because we all know basements can be stuffy and moist
• Added natural light which makes for a better and more heathly atmosphere
• If your basement is't finished this is a great way go get material in
• Added value to your home

Here at WMBCONSTRUCTION we specialize in installing egress windows and all windows around the beautiful Hudson Valley in Monroe, NY. We know what your home means to you and mainly the safety of your family. These codes were put in play for a reason and even in our home town of Orange County, NY we have seen how they have helped save lives during a fire and at the same time improve everyday live when there is no tragedy.  

We all have bathrooms in our homes and here at WMB CONSTRUCTION we pride ourselves in building and renovating them here in Orange County, NY 10950. Bathroom can range in any shape or size and can have many different features you can add or choose from. Nothing beats a hot shower on a cold morning or cold shower on a hot muggy day.

New or old revovation, bathroom designs are always exciting! Every customer has different tastes, wants and needs which makes it exciting for us to create your inside oasis. 

Bathroom options:

• Bathtub
• Showerstall
• Concrete showerbase
• Body jets
• Jacuzzi
• Jacuzzi tub
• Bidet
• Multiple showerheads
• Heated floors
• Handicap tubs and bars
• Shower jets
• In wall shelves

Bathrooms are a part of our everyday lives and we all deserve to be clean in a fashionable way. Nothing better than a nice bath/shower after a long days work or even a night on the town. 

Septic systems are crucial part for containing the waste from your home properly. If your town is not connected to a public sewer you will definetly need a septic system. Proper design, engineering and professional installation by a quilified contractor is crucial when installing a new system. Something so simple as tank placement can be so crucial and installed wrong can fail the entire system.

What can go wrong with a poor installation?:

• Waste line pitched wrong
• Leech field pitched wrong
• Not enough distribution boxes installed
• Not enough drainage installed
• Ground has bad perculation
• Contractor doesn't install filter fabic
• Horrific odors emitting from the ground

 Most homes in rural areas have septic systems to relieve the waste. Depending on your property, a proper location will be needed to determine the placement.

What needs to determined:

• Where waste line exits the home
• What elevation will the tank sit
• What kind of dirt/clay/shale is on site
• Size of home and water usage
• Pick area with good sunlight to help with evaporation

.At the end of the day we all want peace in mind in all aspects of our lives. Choosing WMB CONSTRUCTION will make sure your system is installed correctly and give you many years of problem free use.