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Posted Mar 31, 2021 in Window Wells and Covers

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High qual­i­ty, cus­tom fit­ted win­dow well cov­ers pro­vide safe­ty and pro­tec­tion to a home in many ways, and they are an excel­lent invest­ment for the main­te­nance of a home. While allow­ing nor­mal ven­ti­la­tion and access to light, win­dow well cov­ers help to avoid falls from chil­dren and ani­mals, they pro­tect a home from water and debris, and they can pro­tect a home from intrud­ers. A win­dow well cov­er should not be flim­sy, one size fits all cov­er. It should be cus­tom fit and made of strong mate­ri­als for true safe­ty and protection.

Open met­al win­dow wells are a safe­ty haz­ard for chil­dren, house pets, and wild ani­mals. There have been many report­ed falls of chil­dren, and even some adults, into open, unpro­tect­ed win­dow wells. Ani­mals like deer, squir­rels, and cats have fall­en or even nest­ed in win­dow wells, cre­at­ing the safe­ty haz­ard of wildlife access­ing a home. A well-fit­ted win­dow well cov­er helps avoid these secu­ri­ty risks for those who are poten­tial­ly hurt, as well as pro­tect­ing the home.

A con­tin­ued prob­lem for met­al win­dow wells is debris and water leak­ing into a house dur­ing sea­son­al changes and storms. Water or mois­ture in a base­ment leads to the dam­age and crack­ing of a home’s foun­da­tion. Addi­tion­al­ly, mold growth and air qual­i­ty issues can occur from mois­ture leak­ing into a home. A win­dow well cov­er keeps out dirt, water, snow, and leaves, and pro­tects a home by keep­ing the win­dow wells clean and dry.

About the Author

Maria Kirchner, founder of Family Waterproofing, is a waterproofing expert with extensive hands-on experience in basement waterproofing, concrete raising, and moisture prevention. Passionate about staying ahead through annual training, she shares practical tips on her blog to empower homeowners—like tackling sinking slabs with polyurethane foam for quick, cost-effective fixes. Her customer-first approach has earned hundreds of 5-star reviews, helping families protect their homes with confidence. Connect with Maria for personalised advice: Contact Us.

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