Window Well Cover

Having a cover for your metal window well will help keep the snow, leaves, water, and even animals out. More importantly, it can help with the problems with drainage. Unless the well has a special designed drain, you may end up with water inside your house.

Are window well covers a standard size?

Size. The horizontal area of the window well needs to be a minimum of nine square feet, with a minimum horizontal projection and vertical width of 36 inches. Given the math involved, some homeowners may expect the dimensions to be the toughest part of installing a window well.

Can you make window well covers?

DIY Wooden Window Well Cover

This cover is made of hardwood which is designed and well crafted to fit the well. Get enough wood, you’re not just going to make a frame to seal it up with a glass or screen, your wood will do the craft and design. Sanding shouldn’t be left out and then paint beautifully.

Are window well covers removable?

All of our window well covers are easily removable. From snap-on/snap-off clips (our most common option) to burglar resistant locks with quick release pin removable from inside to more deluxe systems with hinges and prop open devices.

Whats the purpose of window well covers?

Window well covers are sheets of material, usually metal or plastic, designed to fit over window wells and prevent people or animals from falling in. They’re also meant to keep rainwater and snow from collecting in window wells, where they could cause basement flooding.

Should you cover window wells in winter?

Keep snow, ice, and all the elements away from your window well by installing a custom basement window well cover. Basement window well covers help in protecting the home from melting ice and snow, and moisture in general.

How should window well covers fit?

Install Your Window-Well Cover
Center the cover over the window well with the back edge snug against the house. On both sides of the cover, measure about 4 in. to 6 in. Remove the cover from the window well. Fasten the clips firmly to the cover so that the prongs can grab the edges.

Should window well be attached to foundation?

A properly designed and installed window well will be sized appropriately for the window, bolted securely to the foundation wall and feature a functioning drain that carries water into a drain tile system or out to daylight. If any of these features are missing or compromised, the window well is likely to flood.

How big is a well cover?

Residential wells commonly have 4,5,6 inch casings. Older wells or agricultural wells tend to use larger casings, 8,10,12 inch (or bigger diameters) depending on the amount of water needed for pumping.

Can you cover a window well with a deck?

Short answer Yes, you can build a deck over a basement window. Depending on the height and size of the deck, it will impact your basement. A deck over a window will shade the window, limiting basement sunlight.

How do you keep water out of window wells?

The easiest way to keep your window well drain unclogged is by installing a quality window well cover. It will prevent excessive water, debris and even small animals from getting into your window well and causing problems.