Lifetime Warranty On All WWS Covers
(262) 633-3707
info@windowwellsupply.com
When we think of winter damage, we think of falling branches or salt-stained floors. We rarely think about the static weight sitting right outside our basement window.
If you have an open window well, a heavy snowfall doesn't just block your view—it turns your window well into a pressurized "snow-vault" that threatens your home’s efficiency and safety.
The "Deep Freeze" Physics
In the summer, your window well deals with air. In the winter, it deals with lateral pressure.
-
The Science: As the ground freezes and expands, it pushes against your window well liner. If that well is filled with heavy, wet snow, the pressure on your window glass and the seal of the liner increases exponentially.
-
The Result: This is how "mystery leaks" start in the spring. Small gaps created by winter pressure become highways for meltwater.
The Myth of the "Easy Clear"
"I'll just shovel it out," says every homeowner—until they’re standing in a 4-foot deep hole in $-15^\circ$ weather, trying to hoist heavy slush over their head.
A Better Way: High-impact, sloped covers are designed so that the wind naturally clears light snow, and heavy snow can be swept off in seconds without you ever having to step foot inside the well.
Don't Let Your Egress Become a Trap
If a fire or emergency happens in the winter, every second counts.
-
Ice Glazing: An uncovered well allows freezing rain to coat your egress ladder in a sheet of ice.
-
The Drift: A sudden snowdrift can pack a well tight in hours, effectively "locking" you inside your basement.
-
The Solution: A locked-from-the-inside, quick-release cover keeps the interior of the well bone-dry and snow-free, ensuring your exit strategy works 365 days a year.
Don't Wait for the Thaw
By the time the snow starts melting, the damage (and the dampness) is already done. Securing your wells in mid-winter isn't just about aesthetics; it's about protecting the structural integrity of your basement before the "Big Melt" hits.