window well

Greetings, dear readers! Here at EHS Sales, we're always excited to dive into the nitty-gritty of home improvement topics to help you make informed decisions about your space. Today, we're peering through the window (pun intended) to explore a question that often arises in the realm of home safety and maintenance: Are window well covers necessary? Let's shed some light on this often-overlooked aspect of home protection. The Importance of Window Well Covers: Picture this: You've invested time, effort, and love into making your home a sanctuary. But lurking beneath those basement windows lies a potential hazard—open window wells. These depressions around...

Exploring the Purpose and Importance of Window Wells When it comes to the architecture of a home, certain features may go unnoticed despite their significant role in both aesthetics and functionality. Window wells are one such element that often flies under the radar, yet they serve a crucial purpose in many homes, particularly those with below-grade windows. Let's delve into what window wells are for and why they are essential components of a well-designed structure. Understanding Window Wells Firstly, what exactly are window wells? Window wells are essentially excavated areas that surround below-grade windows, typically found in basements or lower levels of buildings....

Are you looking to bring a touch of modern elegance to your home while enhancing safety and natural light? Look no further than our exclusive Modern Square Window Wells, crafted from durable stainless steel. Designed and manufactured in Stratford, Ontario, these window wells present a stylish and contemporary alternative to both the traditional rounded window wells and our Rustic Square Window Wells. In this blog post, we'll take you through the features, benefits, and assembly process of these remarkable additions to your home. Bringing Light and Safety Together One of the standout features of our Modern Square Window Wells is their ability...

Are you installing your own window well? To maximize gravel and drainage at the base of the well we recommend the following: - For small window wells (less than 50" width), put 4" of drainage stone in the bottom of the well. - Once you get beyond 56" width we recommend 8"-10" of drainage below so the window well is sitting on the drainage as well as fastened to the wall. We also recommend putting 12" of drainage behind the window well so the backfill material isn't settling against it.  [caption id="attachment_1343" align="alignnone" width="225"] recommended use of gravel to maximize drainage[/caption] ...