Window Wells are an essential part of every home architecture that has a
basement built into it. These window wells are used to pull up the groundwater
regularly. This way, the window wells prevent water damage to basement
windows which can spread to the entire basement.
Now, these window wells can accumulate dirt and moisture that can build up to
create a lot of issues for you. So, you need window well covers to ensure that the
well doesn’t get filled with dirt.
About Window Well Covers
Window well covers are quite like window guards, but for your basement
windows. You can get these covers in multiple shapes and sizes.
And the best part is, you can DIY install plastic or metal window well covers,
without needing any kind of professional assistance.
Let’s go over the basic steps that you need to take to fit window well covers
Window Well Covers Installation Steps
1. Get the Right Measurements for Window Well
You need to get the measurements of the window well from the front and the
back, and from the points where it connects to the house.
You should try to get the maximum length so that you get the right size
window well cover. Also, keep in mind the shape of the window well and also
make sure that the edge of the well supports the entire sheet.
2. Measure the Window Well Cover
Measure the window well cover size and you need to keep about 4 to 6 inches
of the cover that is going to rest on the wall. You need to mark it with tape.
Mark all the ends before applying the cover to ensure that you have gotten just
the right measurements. The process is quite similar to what you do with
window well grates.
3. Remove the Cover
Now, it is time to begin the installation process. You need to insert a 2x4”
chunk under the plastic below one of the marked tapes. After that, you need to
create an opening that needs to be slightly wider than the screw diameter. Be
careful with a drill and use it delicately so that it doesn’t damage the plastic.
The reason for putting the chunk of wood is to prevent the plastic from
breaking when you do bore on it.
4. Install the Cover
Now, you just need to place the window well cover and tighten the clamps to
the cover. Make sure that the prongs are properly holding the edges. When
you have fastened the cover, make sure that there are no bends or buckling of
clips on it. After that, test the plastic cover to ensure that it is installed
properly.
Final Words
This is all there is to it! You just need to make sure that you buy the right window
well cover that is just right for your home window wells. If you take the right
measurements for the well and get the right cover, the installation process would
become a whole lot simpler for you.