Better Living Basements

Precast Concrete Foundations

The “Better Living Basement” System from Norwalk Concrete Industries is a unique and innovative residential application. With precast foundation panels, an exterior basement entrance, and egress window wells, using this advanced method of construction provide time-saving and cost effective alternative to common construction methods.

Basement Entrance

Consisting of a precast concrete stairwell and a Bilco basement door, PermEntry is the fastest and most economical way to add convenient, direct basement access to any home. PermEntry is ideal for new home construction and can be delivered and installed by Norwalk Concrere Industries in just a few hours.

Advantages and Features

Concrete Stairwell

  • Precast in one piece
  • Thoroughly vibrated for maximum density
  • Manufactured to rigid specifications for controlled high quality
  • A performance-proven product
  • Can be installed on poured concrete and concrete block foundations
  • Thousands installed since 1980

Bilco Basement Door

  • Rugged heavy gauge steel throughout
  • Neat trim appearance
  • Torsion bar door operators
  • Inside locking device
  • Automatic hold open door catches

ScapeWEL

ScapeWEL Window Wells add light, ventilation, and code-compliant emergency egress to basement areas, making them as warm, comfortable, and safe as any room in the home.

Standard window wells block the flow of incoming light and can leave basements dark and uninviting. With ScapeWEL, window wells become code-compliant safety escape routes and basement areas are opened up for additional living space. Not only will you increase the value of your home, but you’ll get added selling features, frequent referrals, higher profits and more saleable square footage. Best of all, the ScapeWEL window well system is a cost-efficient alternative to other window well methods.

The easy to install component system simply snaps together on-site. With ScapeWEL, you’ll complete the job efficiently and effectively with a modern design for any home.

Advantages and Standard Features

  • Allows more natural light into basement
  • Attractive earth tone color complements basement interior and blends with any architecture
  • Satisfies Section 310.4 of UBC and the IRC 2003 Building Code for basement egress.
  • Easily added to existing home plans Mounting flanges attach directly to the foundation or window buck
  • Provides planting space for visual enhancement
  • Terraced step design aids emergency escape Ideal for new construction and remodeling
  • Component System – simply snaps together on-site
  • The perfect companion to escape windows
  •  Maintenance free and UV stabilized for many years of trouble-free service
  • Model
  • 4048-42
  • 4048-54
  • 4048-66
  • 4862-42
  • 4862-54
  • 4862-766
  • Inside width
  • 42″
  • 54″
  • 66″
  • 42″
  • 54″
  • 66″
  • Projection from foundation
  • 41″
  • 41″
  • 41″
  • 49″
  • 49″
  • 49″
  • Height of side panel
  • 48″
  • 48″
  • 48″
  • 62″
  • 62″
  • 62″
  • Wall mount
  • 42″
  • 54″
  • 66″
  • 42″
  • 54″
  • 66″
  • Buck mount
  • 38″
  • 50″
  • 62″
  • 38″
  • 50″
  • 62″

ScapeWEL Window Wells add light, ventilation, and code-compliant emergency egress to basement areas, making them as warm, comfortable, and safe as any room in the home.

Standard window wells block the flow of incoming light and can leave basements dark and uninviting. With ScapeWEL, window wells become code-compliant safety escape routes and basement areas are opened up for additional living space. Not only will you increase the value of your home, but you’ll get added selling features, frequent referrals, higher profits and more saleable square footage. Best of all, the ScapeWEL window well system is a cost-efficient alternative to other window well methods.

The easy to install component system simply snaps together on-site. With ScapeWEL, you’ll complete the job efficiently and effectively with a modern design for any home.

Advantages and Standard Features

  • Allows more natural light into basement
  • Attractive earth tone color complements basement interior and blends with any architecture
  • Satisfies Section 310.4 of UBC and the IRC 2003 Building Code for basement egress.
  • Easily added to existing home plans Mounting flanges attach directly to the foundation or window buck
  • Provides planting space for visual enhancement
  • Terraced step design aids emergency escape Ideal for new construction and remodeling
  • Component System – simply snaps together on-site
  • The perfect companion to escape windows
  •  Maintenance free and UV stabilized for many years of trouble-free service