You spray it, and it expands in the space and fills it. If you overfill the space, just use a razor blade to trim off the excess once it dries. Otherwise, your window will look like it has a mushroom growing from beneath its surface. Weatherstripping also works well to winterize your windows and doors. Weatherstripping comes in a variety of shapes and sizes.
V-shaped or tension-seal weather stripping works well for the side channels of double-hung windows. Pulley seals can block the air that streams through the holes where cords go into the window frames.
Because it comes in so many varieties, you must assume that no weatherstripping is the same. One thing you can count on: you most likely will need warmer weather before you apply it. Most weatherstripping requires a temperature of at least 10 degrees Celsius for a successful application. It will not work for the entire winter, but it can get you by for a day or two until you can buy more durable materials. You can squeeze the bubble wrap into the holes between the window and frame, wedging it in with a butter knife.
You can also apply it to your window pain itself, with the bubble side toward the exterior of the window. Spray the window with a spritz of water and then apply the bubble wrap.
You should not use bubble wrap for the duration of the winter. But if you live in a place that has a cold snap here and there, it works.
To keep your basement warm, invest in window covers or thick blinds. Window well covers will trap heat in the basement and prevent drafts from coming into your basement windows. If you have a bunch of snow, they will prevent the snow from accumulating in your window well.
Window fashion designers understand this. You can purchase heavily, thermally lined drapes that block breezes. The drapes cost more than the other solutions mentioned so far, but they look nice.
You can use them repeatedly without having to re-install them annually. Year-round cellular shades will also keep the heat in and the cold out. You will have to custom order them to fit your windows. Specialized window fashion will give you a fancier way to keep the heat in and the utility bill low. You can justify their cost by figuring out how much you will save on this bill monthly. From heat blockade to light control, cellulars can take care of it all. Known as excellent all-rounder shades, cellular shades provide a good amount of insulation and keep the place cool and comfortable.
Custom Plantation Shutters: Super flexible and sturdy, plantation shutters can work for all kinds of basements. With ultimate light and privacy control, they are an excellent choice when it comes to basement window treatments. Easy to maintain and super easy to install, all they need is a light dusting once or twice a week.
Smart and sturdy, they can complete the look of your basement just as you expect. Pure Wood Blinds: For those who are looking forward to adding some class to their basement windows, pure wood blinds are the way to go. Easy to install, they are a little tricky to maintain. Swipe them with a microfibre cloth twice a week and you are good to go. Seamless and exquisite, they are the best window coverings for a walkout basement if the budget is not in question.
Playing with Different Combinations Depending upon the kind of basement, you can also play with combinations. Pair up the plantation shutters with sheers and enjoy double benefits. You can also add cellulars with draperies and block the outside heat and light completely. As with the other prefabricated items, this product comes with installation instructions. While grating does not prevent water and other elements from entering the well, they are great at protecting against intruders and accidental falls into the window well.
Aside from falls, there are other safety issues to consider with window well covers. If your concern is intruders entering from a basement window, some of the prefabricated options come with locking kits. These kits are designed to keep intruders out but have a simple release on the inside to allow quick exit from your basement in case of emergency.
Of course, not all basement windows are egress windows. Some are simply for ventilation. The window wells for these are typically a lot smaller than the wells for egress windows.
Of course, there are as many prefabricated options to cover these wells as with larger wells. If you want to build your own covers for these smaller wells, there are just as many inexpensive DIY projects available to you. There are many companies that will make custom grates for your window wells. As mentioned before, grates will not keep water from entering your well, but depending on the size of the grating, it can keep out animals and debris.
A bonus with custom grates is that they can be designed to lie flush with the ground, or a wooden deck if your deck is built over a window well.
Speaking of decks, there are also safety considerations if you are building a deck that will cover an egress window. Either the deck will need to be high enough for people to escape under it or will need a hatch for people to climb through to the top.
The codes for building a deck over an egress window vary in different areas but this article is a great start. Of course, you always have the option to go without a cover for your basement window wells. Open window wells can add visual appeal to your basement window both outside and in.
Properly designed window wells will drain adequately, and with a raised lip, will be easily seen to avoid accidents. If terraced, they can also be an effective emergency exit. Whether you are looking to cover a small well for a ventilation window, or a large well for an egress window, we hope these ideas have given you a jumping off point. If you decide to go with a DIY project or with something prefabricated, remember your safety considerations, and you can surely find the best way to cover your basement window wells.
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