CONNECTICUTNew London County project guides & egress planning
Use Waterford and East Lyme to compare two different installations and the questions visible from inside and outside.
Local projects worth comparing.
Waterford: the cover is one part of the route
The Waterford exterior photographs bring the well, grate, clear cover, and ladder into view. Pair them with the interior comparison when discussing operation. Do not use a covered-well photograph to infer a buried drainage arrangement or measured opening.
East Lyme: a finished-room reference
The East Lyme set shows the change from the original small opening to a larger two-panel installation. It is useful for discussing trim, room-side appearance, and the relationship to the exterior well. The final product and finish scope for another home need their own assessment.
Compare the sites without assuming shared conditions
Two homes in the same county can have different grades, access routes, water histories, and renovation goals. Tell the team what is known about your own property. Use the appropriate town’s municipal resources and include any wider basement alteration in that discussion.
A Waterford basement, transformed.
Compare the original basement window with the installed egress window in this New London County home. Explore the exterior view in the gallery, too.
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