Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions For Installing Basement Egress Windows

By Sam Satterwhite
How to saw the hole, frame the opening and set a basement egress window. Read an overview of how to install basement egress windows.
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16. Apply a generous bead of caulk around the treated wood frame to create a seal behind the nailing fin of the window. Set the window in place, check it for level, and drive screws or nails through the nailing fin to secure it to the frame. Some manufacturers specify that the fin must be nailed, not screwed.
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