There are many things you need to consider when selecting a window well cover for your window wells around your home. Not only do you need to make sure the cover fits correctly, but you also need to take into account which type of window well cover you would like. Window well covers come in different shapes and sizes and are made of different kinds of materials, allowing you to find the best window well cover for your house, personal style, and needs.

If you want to learn more about which window well cover will suit you best, continue reading the information below.

Sloped and Bubble Window Well Covers

Sloped and bubble window well covers are trendy and boast quite a few “pros.” Because of the shape of sloped and bubble covers, any water, snow, or ice will be directed away from the foundation of your home. These types of covers are easy to keep clean, look good, and are typically UV treated to avoid yellowing. They will keep debris and other unwanted items out of your wells; additionally, they will help keep children and pets safe.

Flat Window Well Covers

Flat window well covers are a common choice among homeowners. They are flat to the ground, keeping sightlines clear and unobstructed. They successfully keep leaves and other debris, water, people, and animals out of the well (therefore away from your basement!). Because they are flat, they will not redirect water away from your home. These covers are easy to keep clean and allow plenty of light to shine through your window. Flat covers are also typically UV treated to avoid yellowing.

Grates For Your Window Wells

Window well grates are quite a bit different than dome, sloped, or flat covers. They are easy to clean and easy to maintain, as they are rust-resistant. They come in many different sizes and patterns. Because they are grates (slotted), water and some types of debris can make their way into your window well. They let in most of the light, but block some of it due to the opaque nature of the grate. Similarly to flat, sloped, and domed covers, they protect animals and people.

Quality Matters

Regardless of the style, you select for your covers, purchasing a cover that is high in quality is important. Cheap and low-quality covers are likely to crack or break, leak, or become rusted or discolored. Purchase a good quality window well cover, and you’ll only need to purchase it once. The best window well covers are high-quality covers.

Contact Windowell Expressions

For high-quality window well covers that come in a variety of styles, shapes, and sizes, look no further than Windowell Expressions. Windowell Expressions is your one-stop-shop for all things window wells. We offer custom and standard window well covers to fit your exact needs, window well, and foundation liners to hide the ugly, and even window well replacements. Contact Windowell Expressions today for all of your window well needs.

If your child or children have downstairs bedrooms with a window well, it may be worth considering purchasing a liner that brightens up the window well and reflects their personality.

Today, we’ll talk about some ideas for window well liner for kids.

Ideas to Spruce up Kids Bedroom Window Wells

Window wells serve a beneficial service for homes with basements, but they don’t have to be gray and dreary looking or scary for kids. There are a variety of liners you can consider that are fun and enjoyable for kids, with some matching a bedroom’s theme such as:

• Nautical
• Princess
• Sports
• Cars
• Trains
• Fairy garden
• And more

Read about basement uses and benefits of window well liners for kids.

Basement Uses

Your basement may have been neglected and only used to store items, or it’s the only place where the washer and dryer would fit. However, now your family’s growing or changing, and it’s time to wipe off the dust and turn some of that space into bedrooms. Your older kids may be tired of sharing a room with their little brother or sister and want to move downstairs for more privacy, or you need to make room for an additional family member. Whatever the case, it’s time to use your basement for extra room.

If you already have unfinished rooms that have dirty and gray window wells, you may worry younger kids may not like them, especially in the dark; they may even be afraid of them and refuse to move downstairs.

This creates a dilemma, but one that is easily amended when you involve your children in the decorating and designing of the rooms and add a window well liner.

Benefits of Window Well Liners

Once the room(s) have been finished and your child is happy with it, take them to a window well store that sells liners and have them pick out their liner to match their decor. If a little girl loves the ocean, a bright, colorful liner with fish and accessories can pull together a bedroom, resulting in a cozy space, your child will want to be in. If your son loves all things space, a liner incorporating the solar system is a great idea or a constellation of stars that light up his room.

Some benefits of window well liners include:

• Allows for a child’s privacy
• Can match with the bedroom decor
• Eases children’s fear and anxiety
• An inexpensive way to spruce up dull window wells
• Still allows for light to pour into the room
• Is customizable from various colors, textures, sizes, themes, and patterns
• Is interchangeable to change with holidays or seasons

If your daughter loves Christmas and decorates her bedroom every year, she can change out the window well liner for a Christmas winter wonderland. If Spring is her season, a liner with colorful plants or even a liner that allows for real plants would be ideal for her. If your son loves sports and especially football season, why not implement some football accessories to include in the window well. The choices are endless and can make for a fun conversation starter.

Windowell Expressions Can Help

If you want more information about our liners or window covers, please get in touch with us. We can offer you options that work best for your home and your family. Contact us today.