As a new home builder you want solutions that are high quality, valuable, easy to install and that will ultimately increase the overall value of the home. The Boman Kemp Basement Window Well System is the perfect solution for you!
This complete system is the most cost effective way to open up an otherwise dark and dingy basement and allow you to market this additional space in your total price.
Livable space and cost are often the top factors in a home buyers purchase decision. By having the foresight to include basement egress windows during new construction, the builder – while meeting egress code – has also provided the home buyer a means for utilizing the basement as livable space either now or in the future.
Boman Kemp Basement Window Well Systems offer the builder a complete solution for meeting egress at an affordable price.
To learn more about the Boman Kemp Basement Window Well Systems for your application visit the links on the right or click here.
FAQ FOR BUILDERS
Yes. Certain size systems are compliant with section 310 of the UBC, section 310 of CABO and section 310 of the current IRC code. Please see the egress section for more detail.
Throughout the Country, egress is becoming required due to the change in residential codes. With the new International Residential Code or IRC, the I codes mandate a means of egress (or escape) from every habitable room.
In short, builders that provide a means of egress for their basement during the construction phase will have fewer complaints from customers down the road who wished they had egress offered to them during that time. Retrofitting egress windows typically quadruples the cost of egress units, compared to planning ahead during construction.
You will also be able to offer the safety and peace of mind to your homeowners either as a standard option, or as an upgrade!
There are several products that meet egress, however the 4040 system is recommended due to dealer availability. Please visit the System Builder for recommended sizing.
Window buck = 18 gauge galvanized steel with baked on enamel paint.
Area well = 18 gauge galvanized steel with baked on enamel paint.
Vinyl window = Double insulated glass in vinyl frame.
Safety grate = .25” steel rolled angle, with steel safety bars. Powder coated.
Plastic cover = Vacuum formed polycarbonate plastic.
Ladder = .25” thick steel rolled flat bar, with steel rungs. Powder coated.
The NFRC rated Boman Kemp’s V- 70 vinyl basement window. The ratings were as follows:
The vinyl window with clear glass had a U value of .50 and an R value of 2.00. The vinyl window with Low-E glass had a U value of .38 and an R value of 2.70.
There are two colors available to choose from white and almond. Most Boman Kemp dealers will stock white with almond available for special order. The windows are also available with grids, Low E and tempered glass, but all of these would be considered special order. Please contact your Sales Rep’s for more detail.
It is recommended that you back fill the bottom of the area well with 12-24 inches of a 1” stone backfill. In areas of high water it is recommended to install a drain in the bottom of the area well that is tied into the perimeter footing drain.
Yes. Boman Kemp offers a variety of standard sizes. Contact the nearest distributor for additional sizes and availability.
No. The plastic cover is designed to be used only with the steel safety grate.
BUILDERS INFO
Benefits Of The Boman Kemp Basement Window System
Provides the ability to market up to twice the livable space at a fraction of the cost of conventional construction. Meets and exceeds basement egress requirements. Patented components exclusive to the Boman Kemp Basement Window System make installation a breeze. Available nationwide.