While planning for a hew house, remember to make proper arrangements for the basement and the window well system so that sunlight can enter and there is ample ventilation too. A window well also acts as an emergency escape. However, you need to use a window well cover for keeping the well covered in normal hours. A window well is an extended area from attached to the window from the outside. It is connected to the basement of the house. An open window well is dangerous; hence it is necessary to use a window well cover for safety measures.

Window well covers are commonly made of plastic. These covers can be both transparent and translucent. The covers are designed in such a way that they provide strong and attractive protection to window wells. The well covers are lightweight and quite affordable. Each window well cover is designed to fit the exact shape and size of your window well. Some covers are made of metal grates. The well covers function in keeping away rain, snow, dirt, and animals from your house. They also prevent children from falling and assist in keeping away burglars. Most window well covers give protection from ultra violet rays, reflecting them back into the atmosphere. They are provided with security locking system thus ensuring complete safety.

People who use a window well cover for the first time are likely to ask some common questions-

  1. Can their kids jump on them?

Almost all well covers come with lifetime warranty. Each style cover is capable of holding at least 300lbs and is extremely durable.

  1. Are the covers removable?

The well covers are easy to install and remove. The light weight design of the cover allows you to lift it off in case of an emergency or at times when you want to clean the well.

A window well cover allows almost 92% transmission of light into the basement. One of the biggest advantages of these covers is that they can be trimmed to fit any window size. For a proper installation of the well cover you need to follow certain instructions.

  • As the first step you need to measure and choose the well cover that will fit your window well appropriately.

  • Place the well cover on the well according to the proportions. Then locate the support bracket on the cover.

  • Lay the cover flat on the well. From below mark the rear support brackets on the foundation of the height.

  • The next step involves drilling and installing the rear support brackets. You have to drill the upper hole first and set the bracket. You can install the bracket only after you have made the lower hole.

  • Then you have to locate and install the pin brackets.

  • You have to center the window well cover on top of the well. Make a hole on each bracket support location and then install the locking pin.

  • After the locking pin is set in place you have to place the cover on your window well. Before that you can trim the cover as per the size of your well.

  • The last step consists of going inside your window well from your basement and installing the locking pins.

A window well cover gives strong protection to your basement and house and that is why every house with a window well needs it.