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Window wells allow more light to enter and keep the soil and water away from the window, these are small structures usually positioned outside ground-level/semi-basement windows. These are usually placed a few feet or a meter deep and filled with a small layer of gravel in order to drain the well.In order to drain the well, these are usually placed a few feet or a meter deep and filled with a small layer of gravel. Window wells are both decorative and practical. By installing a basement window well, you transform your basement into a more comfortable place because it enables you to increase natural lighting in a lower level.

 

If you're thinking about remodeling your house then one aspect you should not take for granted is safety. After you're done picking out furniture and matching curtain colors take a second and think how safe your house really is?

 

Safety is the best reason for installing a basement window well. If there were an emergency, emergency crews can enter the basement and it also enables the occupants to safely leave the basement.

 

Below are some examples of basement window wells:

 

The Mesh cover is made up with an expanded metal top. Not only does the pattern make it perfect for keeping out debris, it also keeps your children and pets safe. A unique vinyl coating can be applied to it, giving it extra durability against the elements. For more info about window well, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Replacement_window

 

The Classic cover is perfect for strength and durability. Aside from the fact that it's a great looking cover, it compliments any landscape as well.

 

If keeping out debris, rain and snow is your concern, the Poly-carbonate cover is perfect for the job. As part of the Inner-fit system, the poly-carbonate build of vertical backings covering windows that rise above the basement egress windows is a huge advantage.

 

In case you decide to install a window well by yourself you should remember two things. Even without the permission from municipal authorities, a small-scale window installation is still possible to install. But you need to comply with relative building codes when planning to have larger projects. Remember to check your window well for water accumulation.

 

Do consider these steps if you're planning to do the job independently You will need to take your prefabricated window well and place it against your ground-level window in order to have an idea of the area you need to dig out. You have to make sure that you cover the bottom of the hole with 4 inches (or 10 cm) of gravel and  place the window well against the foundation

 

 So, best thing to do is to install metal grate window well covers on your home today and enjoy the comfort of knowing you're even more protected. You can never put a price on safety.