Q:Is 36"x40" casement code compliant for a bedroom egress?
by|Nov 18, 2021
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A: Please see results of egress calculator:
Clad-Wood Casement
SELECT INPUT TYPE:
FractionsorDecimals
FRAME WIDTH (INCHES):
36
3/4
FRAME HEIGHT (INCHES):
40
3/4
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Meets IRC Egress Requirements.
Measurement Result 1st Floor 2nd Floor and Above
Clear Opening Width: 28.554 ≥ 20" ≥ 20"
Clear Opening Height: 36.509 ≥ 24" ≥ 24"
Clear Opening Sq. Ft.: 7.239 ≥ 5.0 sq. ft. ≥ 5.7 sq. ft.
Vent Area Sq. Ft.: 8.373 N.A. N.A.
Daylight Opening Sq. Ft. 8.134 N.A. N.A.
by|Dec 1, 2021
Q:Im looking for custom size windows. Does Jeld Wen make windows to order? Do they sell small fixed windows that match the casement windows like in so many modern designs?
by|Oct 7, 2021
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A: Thank you for your inquiry. JELD-WEN does offer custom size windows. We also offer fixed windows. Please contact your local Home Depot associate for order assistance.
by|Oct 8, 2021
Q:Interior frame wood, clear fir or pine ? Does hardware come as chrome instead of bronze?
by|Aug 16, 2021
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A: Hi Rainman, the pine is clear "AuraLast pine protects against wood rot & termites for 20 years", you can special order it with different color hardware at your local HD
by|Aug 18, 2021
Q:Would this sale apply to larger sizes? I'm looking for two 72x66" and seven 36x66".
by|Aug 10, 2021
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A: Elizabeth - Please check with your local Home Depot for information on current Promotions.
by|Aug 13, 2021
Q:Does this window size meet egress square inches?
by|May 10, 2021
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A: No, the window would have to be frame size of 28x36 to meet egress on the first floor. This will give you 5.0 sq ft
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Jeld-Wen Customer Service Team
by|May 11, 2021
Q:Why is the rough opening dimension in the specifications the same as the window size? The installation instructions say to verify the window is 1/2 inch smaller than the RO.
by|May 4, 2021
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A: The 36.75 x 48.75 is the rough opening measurement of the window, the frame size will be 36 x 48, taking 3/4" from width and height of the window to get the frame size.
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Jeld-Wen Customer Service Team
by|May 4, 2021
Q:Can the 36” x 41” size be used as an egress window?
by|Apr 25, 2021
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A: Yes it can. The clear opening for that window is 7.1 sq ft.
Jeld-Wen Customer Service Team
by|Apr 26, 2021
Q:Can this be used as an egress window?
by|Mar 12, 2021
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A: Yes, this size window will meet egress. It is 5 sq ft opening, clear opening is 20.1w x35.7h
Jeld-Wen Customer Service Team
by|Mar 12, 2021
Q:What is the BetterVue mesh screen? Is this window completely see-thru?
by|Feb 27, 2021
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A: The bettervue mesh screen is a tighter weave of the screen material, it still allows a clear view from the screen but does a better job of keeping bugs from getting into the house. Yes it is completely see through.
Jeld-Wen Customer Service Team
by|Mar 1, 2021
Q:Does Jeld Wen make an egress window this size? 30.75 x 36.75?
by|Feb 16, 2021
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A: No, this Rough Opening measurement for the casement window will not meet egress. The Rough Opening would have to be 32.75 x 36.75 to meet egress at 5.3 sq ft. You should check with your local building codes as they will supercede the Nation Building Codes for your area.
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Jeld-Wen Customer Service Team