How to Install a Window Well Cover | Lowe's (2024)

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How to Install a Window Well Cover | Lowe's? ›

Measure the Window Well for a Cover

Measure the width of the window well at both the front and back, where it touches the house. Note the widest width. Then measure from the side of the house to the outside edge of the window well in at least two places. Note the shape of the window well.

Measure the Window Well for a Cover

Measure the width of the window well at both the front and back, where it touches the house. Note the widest width. Then measure from the side of the house to the outside edge of the window well in at least two places. Note the shape of the window well.

A window well cover is a sheet of material manufactured to fit over the top of an exposed window well to cover the well and basem*nt window. Its purpose is to prevent accidental falls inside the window well and to prevent buildup of water, snow, and debris in the window well which could lead to basem*nt flooding.

How to install. Conquest Steel window well covers are easy to install. Simply attach the cover to your wall using the pre-drilled holes and appropriate mounting hardware.

If you have basem*nt windows, window wells can be a great addition to your home. To prevent pets and children from falling into them and add safety, having covered window wells is suggested. They keep rain and snow from causing moisture problems.

While the window well cover will always allow a certain amount of air flow, a cover vent may be requested where the homeowner desires greater air flow.

Measuring the well casing to determine the required well cap size is quite simple. Well caps are sized by the nominal well casing size which is controlled by the well casings inside diameter (ID) (up to 12”). For 14” and larger well casings the size is controlled by the outside diameter.

All covers are custom-built to fit any window well, no matter the well's shape, size, or style. We design window well covers to fit metal, composite, wood, concrete, plastic, and stone window wells! We take the guesswork out of Custom Covers – it's that easy. We handle the Math, you enjoy the Benefits!

CUSTOM WINDOW WELL COVERS

It will prevent excessive water, debris, and even small animals from getting into your window well and causing problems. For this cover, you will need to make sure that it fits your window well exactly for a proper seal. No matter what size your well is, we have a cover to match it!

Polycarbonate Window Well Covers

They're also easy to install and can withstand 400 pounds of weight being placed on them. They're an overall excellent choice. Clear window well covers are a great option if you're concerned about light getting into your basem*nt.

Should you caulk window well covers? ›

Sometimes a simple solution is all that's needed to stop water from entering through your window wells. Caulking your windows can help seal small gaps that may have opened or prevent gaps from forming where the seals were beginning to fray.

Having window well covers offers several advantages. They provide a robust barrier against water, snow, dirt, debris, and animals, keeping them away from your basem*nt windows and preventing them from entering your house.

Adding some stacked planters to your window well and filling them with colorful flowers can do wonders for the view from the inside. Depending on the angle of the sun into your window well, you may need to choose flowers that don't require a ton of sunlight to thrive.

While the window well cover will always allow a certain amount of air flow, a cover vent may be requested where the homeowner desires greater air flow. In most cases this is requested where a dryer vent is located within the window well.

Don't settle for anything less than the best – choose polycarbonate for superior strength and unbeatable protection. Polycarbonate is a virtually unbreakable resin that withstands massive force.

Since window well covers surround the entirety of the window, you don't have to worry about water getting through. They are made to be leak proof so that water can't make its way through, even if there is a big storm. This helps to protect your basem*nt from potential flooding.

Window Well Installation. Since it requires digging around your foundation, fastening the window wells to the foundation and dealing with drainage, this project is best for highly experienced do-it-yourselfers or professional contractors.