Basement Window Well Covers

Basement window well covers are used to keep windows clean and free of pests.  They also provide safety by protecting children and pets from falling in the basement window well and getting hurt.

Basement window well covers can be made of acrylic plastic, polycarbonate plastic or steel. Acrylic plastic does not stand up well to sun and weather and is not a long lasting choice for basement window well covers. Polycarbonate plastic is strong and durable and is considered unbreakable. Steel basement window well covers are sometimes available with a coating to prevent rusting.

Different styles of basement window well covers

Basement window well covers are found in plastic bubbles, plastic low-profiles (flat), or steel grates.  Other basement window well covers are vented or sloped.

Basement well shapes can be round, square or rectangular. Not only do basement wells come in different shapes and sizes but they can be constructed using either masonry or metal.  Therefore, basement window well covers can be made according to custom specifications

Opening and closing basement window well covers

Most kinds of basement window well covers use a steel frame to snap the cover in place.  In the case of the basement window well cover used for a window of an escape route the cover is locked and opened from the inside.  This allows for easy exiting and added security.