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Setting the egress window well installation on level ground will help keep it from warping. The well should be at least 3″ above grade to prevent flooding, more if this is a low spot in your yard. This will allow room for drilling holes and mounting the well flanges to the foundation wall on each side. The hole for your egress installation needs to be at least 12″ larger than the window well, all the way around. Cover the hole with a heavy sheet of plywood with a tarp covering if rain is expected. It is possible to dig the hole by hand, depending on the depth of the well, soil conditions, your determination, and level of fitness. Plan for a 4-5 week lead time for the wells the accessories‘ lead times may vary. If you have any questions, we have the answers about not only wells but windows, ladders, and covers. Ordering from us is simple! Give one of our Experts a call at 1-88. Order your basement well and accessories: The egress window well should extend beyond the existing (or planned) window rough opening by approximately 2-3″ each side for a mount-to-foundation installation and 8-12″ deeper than the bottom of the rough opening for adequate drainage. How to Measure Your Egress Window Wells Correctly? On average, the markings are good for ten days. A short description of the project’s scope–the well, window, ladder (if applicable), and the cover (if applicable).Ĭall your Local Diggers Hotline/One Call/Julie three to five business days before digging.A diagram of your home showing North and where the egress well will be located.To apply for your permit, you may need to supply:

When you talk to the inspector, ask how long it will take for the permit process to take, and take that into account.

Before you order, PLAN:Ĭheck our egress code explanations on our website () with your local building inspector to verify any locally specific code requirements before ordering or performing egress window well installation. Read on to find the steps you need to consider before installing an egress window and window well in the lower level of your home. This guide is meant to help all homeowners to plan and order the right basement egress solutions for their needs.

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