Basement Window Well Covers

Window well covers are integral parts of basement window wells. Basement window well covers, as the name implies are used to cover the basement window wells. They are used for safety purposes.

Basement window well covers come in different sizes and shapes.  A basement window well cover also comes with a lock system for security purposes. The window well covers are very easy to install and also light weight. They are available at affordable prices. Custom made well covers come in various colors, shapes, sizes and design patterns.

Home owners prefer to install basement window well covers because of the following reasons:

• They prevent excess rain water from entering into the window wells.
• Window well covers act as shields and protect the area from animal intrusions, debris and wind.
• Children and pets can safely play around when a window well is covered.
• They are easy to clean.

Basement window well covers: Types

• Bubble well covers
• Metal covers
• Fiber glass covers

Basement window well covers made of metal are durable and perfect for window wells. They are strong and efficient. Metal covers with grid are highly on demand as they allow ample air into the rooms and prevent debris from entering into the wells. The basement window well covers should be purchased according to the climatic conditions in the region. Glass and metal window well covers are suitable in cold regions. They allow ample sunlight into the basement regions. The egress window wells have the escape ladder which is useful for easy escape in case of a fire accident. These wells can be covered with egress window well covers.

Basement window well covers not only serve the purpose of safety but also add extra elegance to the area. A well polished basement window well cover definitely attracts viewers.

Installation

The basement window well covers are very easy to install. It is always a good idea to first measure the well length before purchasing a basement window well cover.  Fix the basement window well cover evenly along the edges of the window well. Take care that all the screws are tight otherwise uneven covering may be sometimes dangerous. Kids and pets may fall into the well if the screws are not tight.

Uses

• They reduce basement moisture. Fully covered glass covers not only allow ample sunlight into the rooms but also prevent rain water from entering into the well.
• The bottom of the well can be filled with colored stones. This adds extra elegance to the wells.
• In moderate climatic regions, the space inside the window well can be utilized to grow small plants. These plants add extra elegance to the well. Home owners can also place beautiful flower pots on the top of the metal covers.

Maintenance

The space inside the well should be kept clean. The drainage system should be checked frequently. Any obstacles to water flow, such as dirt, should be cleared off from the drainage pipes.  The well covers can be cleaned using dish washing detergent. Plastic well covers should be checked for any cracks. It is better to apply caulking. Damaged basement window well covers should be replaced with new ones. Glass well covers, if broken should be replaced as it is not safe for children and pets.