Diy Basement Egress Window Well

Required materials for this egress window well project 1 4 in.

Diy basement egress window well.

E gress window well covers can help to protect the egress windows around your basement. While covers are available in many kinds of styles the costs are all comparable often over 1 000. Rather than spending money follow the instructions below to make your own covers. Spikes 4 x 6 treated timbers 4 mil plastic sheeting exterior stain fabric spikes landscape fabric pea gravel plastic tarp silicone caulk spray paint wood.

Made with with a simple wood frame corrugated plexiglass roofing and plexiglass sides it will also allow a lot of light to enter the basement window. The swinging lid can be easily lifted in case of emergency. If your egress window is lower in the ground here is a great diy window well cover that might fit your needs. There are several ways of trimming out a basement window including using wood extension jambs but a.

Materials purchased from menards. Setting the window well. Level the ground in front of the window and lower the well into the hole. Installed using masonry hammer drill along with concrete anchors and.

Buy the plexiglas metal grate.