Most of the new construction I see has very large window wells to let more light into the basement. This is a good thing, but what options do you have to comply with local building codes and keep your property safe while keeping up the atheistics of your home. These stainless steel handrails were made for a Denver Colorado home. They comply with municipal codes and really finish the area that is both appealing and low maintenance.
Window well covers are another great way to close off those large window wells but still allow the maximum amount of light through your basement window. The window well featured above is securely bolted to the foundation. This give your home an added security level by not allowing any access from the outside. The window well cover also has an escape hatch that only opens from the inside. A hatch in combination with an escape ladder or window well latter allows anyone form the inside to climb out in the event of an emergency.
Standard Window Well
Alot of existing and new construction homes use a preformed window well. This image illustrates a solution for a standard window well. This cover can be locked down to add security or can just be set ontop of the the preformed window well to keep pets and bunnies out of your well. Believe it or not I build alot of these covers to keep bunnies out. this well cover can support a grown man, so do not have any fears that its going to be flimsy or week. The finish can be galvanized, paint or powdercoat. If your looking into having a one of these solutions for your window well, contact palehorsemetalfabrication.com
