How Deep Should a Basement Window Well Be
If you’re planning some renovations and find yourself wondering how deep your basement window well should be, you’re not alone! We’ve all heard the old adage to measure twice and cut once. When it comes to making sure you’re setting yourself up for success with your window well installation, it’s wise to make sure you’re […]
What Are Window Wells Made Of?
Anyone who has a home with a basement knows that window wells are an absolute necessity to keep your property safe. These are what make it possible to have windows that let in that beautiful, natural sunlight, and can even provide an easy way in and out of the basement if you find yourself in […]
How Do You Cover A Window Well?
If you are a homeowner, chances are you have brainstormed your windows structure, as well as how to cover a window well. For every home, window wells are part of all building codes and regulations that are mandatory. Since you legally have to have them, make sure you know how to care and cover them […]
Window Well Height: What’s The Rule?
Whether you are building a new home, or remodeling an old home- knowing the requirements for windows and window well height is a must. There are certain rules and codes to follow in Utah and beginning with these in mind will make either option seem less stressful. What Is A Window Well? First things first. […]
Plastic vs. Steel Grate Window Well Covers
Window wells offer several benefits to your home. They allow extra natural light into your home’s basement, and they provide an alternate exit in the event of an emergency. Your basement is a more enjoyable place to live; it is also a safer place for your loved ones to dwell. On the other hand, window […]
What To Do About Leaking Window Wells
A leaky window well can cause many issues for a homeowner. It can damage your home’s foundation, your basement, your belongings, and even the window. Not only is this incredibly frustrating and disheartening, but it can also cost you thousands and thousands of dollars in repairs. So, what should you do about leaky window wells? […]
When To Replace Your Window Well
When was the last time you checked your window wells? Learning to recognize the signs of a well-worn window well that needs replacing could save you from needing to replace more expensive things down the road. Take care of window well replacement before it has the chance to cause expensive damages to your house. Investing […]
Maintenance Tips To Make Your Windows Wells Last Longer
Prolong the life of your window well with a few easy maintenance tips. It’s much easier (and cheaper) to maintain your window wells and their liners than it is to replace them. Keep them around longer when you take care of them. 1. Clear Any Debris From The Drain. The drain that clears any water […]
How a Window Well Liner Can Transform Your Basement
The first step to transforming your basement is adding window wells and lining those wells. With the pairing of a window well and a polished liner, basements are given a lighter and more polished feel. Bring in some natural lighting and create a beautiful scene with a personalized window well. Avoid the dark and damp […]
When Do You Need to Replace Your Window Well Liner?
What a Window Well Liner Does Window wells are naturally a dark place as they are located underground. The retaining well placed around a basement window to push back the surrounding ground—known as the window well—is prone to dirt and damage because of its location. Window wells are often made of steel but can also […]