How To Keep Water Out Of Window Wells
Window wells provide an otherwise dark basement with needed light while basement egress windows provide an escape path in the case of an emergency such as a fire. Standing water in your window wells is never good, or normal. Window wells should be installed with a proper drain to avoid collecting water in the well. There are some things you can do yourself to keep water out of your window well.
Window wells fill up with water for multiple reasons. It can happen from weeds, leaves, dirt, and other debris clogging the drain causing the well to fill, and sometimes overflow, with water. It can also happen if the well was not installed properly, wasn’t properly sized or fitted, has deteriorated over time, doesn’t have a cover or a cover that fits properly, or lacks a sound drainage system. Although rare, not all homes are built with window well drains. Maintaining your wells and keeping them free of weeds and debris will keep the drain area clear allowing water to drain properly.
You might be wondering why this is an issue. Water sitting in a window well will press against the window and basement walls and will start to seep inside. Enough water can have so much pressure that it shatters your windows completely.
We offer a complete line of window well covers, window well drains and replacement liners to address just about any type of basement window well problem. If your window wells are overflowing, we can design and install a new drain system. If your window well liner is rusted or deformed, we can replace it. If your wells are uncovered, we also can install custom fit window well covers. Our skilled Advisor will come out and assess your situation for free. The representative will educate you and ensure you are fully knowledgeable of the situation and the solution, even if it is something we cannot correct for you! Schedule your free consultation today!
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