28 Jul Ten-Minute Summer Window Well Inspection Checklist

Summer’s here! While most families are planning barbeques and beach days, it’s also a great time to knock out a few quick home maintenance tasks, like inspecting your basement window wells. Taking ten minutes for your home’s health today could mean saving significant dollars down the road.

⭐ Our pro tip: do this following a good rain, so you can see how water is acting in your window wells.

Minutes 1-2: Clear the debris

Leaves, mulch and weeds, and random backyard bits love to gather in window wells. Remove anything blocking the drain or piled against your window to prevent moisture buildup. It’s also a good idea for a routine check of the windows and screens themselves, since you’re there.

Minutes 3-4: Any standing water?

If there’s water sitting in the bottom, your drainage may need repair. If you don’t want to wait for a rainfall, use a bucket of water to see how the water drains. A dry well is a happy well! EHS Sales Ltd. offers basement window solutions with durable materials made right here in Canada, and guidance on installing with gravel drainage.

Minutes 5-6: Examine the interior walls of your window well

Give the walls a once-over. In time, the elements and UV exposure will eventually damage your wells. Is the metal bowed, cracked, or rusting? If so, leaks may be in your future, so repairs or replacement may be in order.

Did you know? Our galvannealed or stainless steel window wells are designed to stay sleek and sturdy year after year, through all four seasons.

Minutes 7-8: Examine the fit

Window wells should be snug against your home’s foundation, without big gaps where critters or water could sneak through. If you want to avoid the hassle of gaps, we can customize window wells that are a perfect fit for your space and even help with installation!

Minutes 9-10: Check the fit of your cover

Does it need cleaning? Does it have a good fit to keep water and other debris out? Is it damaged?

Clear covers can help keep your window wells free of debris, improve energy efficiency, and boost curb appeal. We offer sized-to-fit, durable window well covers. When matched with our wells, they form a rugged and protective system to help keep your basement dry even under intense weather conditions.

Interested in replacing your worn-out wells or finding a custom fit? EHS Sales Ltd. makes it easy for homeowners and contractors alike.

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