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THE GARDEN STEP® WINDOW SYSTEM
*IRC 2006 COMPLIANT
International Residential Code™
4'x4' Garden Picture Window
  • Meets all egress requirements.
  • Vinyl or aluminum sash, frame and buck.
  • Insulated glass is standard, as is double weather stripping to enhance energy efficiency.
  • Allows 6.4 times more light in than traditionally-sized styles of basement windows.
Garden Step™ Landscape Well
  • Provides easy step-by-step egress to safety.
  • Optional white powder-coated finish available.
  • Ledges accommodate landscaping and floral plantings to add beauty to your view.
 
A basement is never more than a cellar...
if it lacks significant sunlight.
if it has shoddy windows that leak wind and water.
if the windows provide only minimal security and no emergency egress.

By designing the foundation to include the Garden Step™ Window System and investing as little as $1 per square foot of flooring, you can have additional living area at a fraction of the cost of above-grade construction.

Now a basement can be... a bedroom, an office, an exercise room, a game room, or an entertainment center with all the amenities, style and quality of above-grade living.

Each Garden Step™ Window System:
Maximizes Sunlight:
  • 16 square feet per opening.
  • A landscape well that steps the earth away allowing for greater penetration of sunlight to illuminate and warm the room.
Maximizes Egress/Emergency Escape:
  • Sash opens a full 24" for easy exit.
  • The Garden Step™ Landscape Well is stepped to provide safe, easy, rapid egress.
Maximizes Security:
  • Windows are designed to withstand manipulation and forced entry.
  • Anti-lift devices in addition to two locks provide unequaled security.
Maximizes Comfort:
  • Warm, safe and snug to provide comfort and security for your whole family.
 
Monarch Products That Meet Egress Code.
 
MONARCH MANUFACTURING CO. has designed a system of products that meets the new proposed International Residential Code™ for one (1) and two (2) families. This code is being sponsored by:
  • International Code Council (ICC)
  • Uniform Building Codes (UBC)
  • Building Officials Code Administration (BOCA)
  • Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI)
 
Definition of Egress as described in this proposed code (Section R310) as it pertains to windows below ground level:
Windows
Sill Height of Window Above Floor:   Not to Exceed 44"
Minimum Opening Area:   Greater than or Equal to 5.7 sq. ft.
Minimum Opening Height:   Greater than or Equal to 24"
Minimum Opening Width:   Greater than or Equal to 20"
Window Wells/Area Walls
Required where window opening sill height is below ground elevation.
Horizontal Dimensions:   Greater than or Equal to 9 sq. ft. (width x projection)
Width & Depth   Greater than or Equal to 36"
Ladders
Required on window wells deeper than 44" and must be permanently attached.
Steps:   (distance between rungs) less than or equal to 18"
Rungs:   12" wide or greater and project minimum of 3" away from wall but maximum of 6".  Bottom rung must be less than or equal to 18" from soil.
Grates
Shall be removable without special tools.
 
Monarch systems that meet the code requirements of above:
MONARCH MANUFACTURING DISCLAIMER:
Monarch produces products that meet IRC 2000 Egress Code. Check with your local inspector to see if our products comply to your local and state building code.
 
  4’ Wide 5’ Wide 6’ Wide
Premier V
N/A   4040
5040   50505
N/A
Picture Window/Steel Frames
4036   4040
5040 6040
C-2000 Aluminum Inserts
4036   4040
5040 6040
Astoria Pro Vinyl Inserts
No   4040
5040 6040
Garden Series Vinyl Casement Builders Series Vinyl
N/A   4040
N/A N/A
 
Width Projection Height
Width Projection Height
Width Projection Height
Area Walls: Bolt to Frame
49 36 24
61 36 24
73 36 24
 
  36
  36
  36
 
  48*
  48*
  48*
 
  60*
  60*
  60*
 
  72*
  72*
  72*
Anchor to Foundation
55 36 24
67 36 24
79 36 24
 
  36*
  36*
  36*
 
  48*
  48*
  48*
 
  60*
  60*
  60*
 
  72*
  72*
  72*
Garden-Step™ Set of 3:
55 35 24
   
 
55 36 24
   
 
55 41 24
   
 
55 47 24
   
Grates: 4936 6136 7336
  5536 6736 7936
*Ladders: required by code 3 rung=48" well 4 rung=60" well 5 rung=72" well
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