It is not a long lasting choice for basement window well covers.
Plastic diy window well covers.
Polycarbonate plastic is strong and durable.
It is considered unbreakable.
You re investing in materials as well as your time to design fabricate and install the cover.
Plexiglass on wood or metal.
I needed a large window well cover to protect a below grade window and for egress.
It is not going to be strong when someone steps over it though.
Consider the total investment you are making in the cover and the continued investment you will need to make with upkeep and periodic replacements of this cover.
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Basement window well covers can be made of acrylic plastic polycarbonate plastic or steel.
Item 122888 model ww5838umb.
Shape products plastic window well cover.
Remove the cover from the window well.
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Use poly carbonate pvc to make a window well cover that is superior plastic.
Steel basement window well covers are sometimes available with a coating to prevent rust.
Creative designs of basement window covers for your diy project.
You will need to save a lot of money for you to make such a well cover.
Apr 14 2018 in this video i used 3 4 emt to make a window well cover frame for my rockwell egress window well.
Diy polycarbonate window well cover plans.
There was nothing commercially available in this size so i built it myself.
I used clear corrugated greenhouse roofing to allow light.
This kind of a well cover it the best for those who like preserving their well clean.
Low profile circular plastic window well cover model 4017c 21 48 21 48.
You will find this kind of a well cover very strong.
The best is to get make a metal or plastic frame and fasten the plexiglass cover on top of it.
If you buy one of the window well cover products such as maccourt it comes with all the necessary accessories to install it fully.
A diy window well cover is an investment just like any cover.
The scrap wood helps prevent damage to the plastic as you drill.
It won t become brittle cloud or break by falling icicles.