How We Do It: Window Well Replacement
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- An inside look at our technicians replacing an old window well.
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Thank you so much man... doing a job for father in law and would have forgotten some key tools had I not watched this.... again thank you
Happy to help!
One of the best videos overall. Thanks
Thank you very much, Leenie. We are glad you liked it!
Awesome video, the other video's over due it too much. This explains it perfect. I'm probably overdoing the job I'm doing now, by placing about 4 tons of gravel under the well. Wish I'd have seen this sooner.
Thank you very much! We are happy to help and wish we got to you sooner as well!
Caulking down the sides of the well seam where the well edge meets the footing wall and even sandwich in-between.
Absolutely correct. Check out our NEW window well video!
Pretty cool stuff.
Thanks very much!
What type of screws did you use to secure that metal enclosure to the concrete block? Did you have to use anchors after drilling the holes?
We just removed an old rusted one and put the new one in today. I want to secure it to the block.
I found the Sika Flex online at Home Depot.
Where did you get that flat piece to cover the inside of the well (before putting the plastic cover over it)?
Thanks
Hi John!
Concrete lag anchors will work to secure your window well to the masonry wall. Just be sure to drill your holes in the mortar joints, as those blocks are hollow and won't hold the bolt.
The Sika Flex you can use to seal between the well and the wall.
Metal or hardware supply stores can get you a piece of metal for the cover.
is it wrong to dig out outside the well deeper by a foot as well and back fill to the level of stone inside the well but grade slightly away and then cover with fabric and again cover with compacted dirt.. The stone outside well will match level inside well which is 5 inches below bottom of vent, the additional area creates a natural basin to drain away. Hopefully this makes sense to you enough to answer. ??? IM guessing having stone outside just allows for more area of water to collect and drain. Any other tips are appreciated but you should try this as the hydraulics of it would make sense especially with Large storm heavy volume events.
Hi Jeff! You're right, and it's part of the practice we now implement. We don't dig a foot down, but it's about 6-8" down and fill with stone. This allows water more square footage to dissipate into the soil around and underneath the well before building up to the level of the window itself.
It is also a good idea to get a window well drain installed, which we have in another one of our videos. This will prevent the water level from reaching the window level in the first place.
Nice video. We purchased a house with a window well below a low deck, and the home inspector said we have a wet wall in that area. After crawling under, I found that the grading was wrong. The window well is about 10 inches too low. Was wondering if I should dig it out and replace it with a taller one, or place a shorter galvanized window well over the existing window well to give it more height so I can place more fill dirt to give more height to the grade. Your thoughts?
Best to replace with a new one, especially as the old one will not likely fit flush against the new. Do it nice or do it twice!
Hi ..how much this is cost pls
Hello Suha! It depends on the depth of the window well. For this particular one, the cost is about $600.
Any chance you guys service the Phoenix area? lol. I have two window well liners that need replacing and multiple contractors have said they don't know how to do the job, or quoted 15k per well. Basements are not very common here.
Hi Ryan! Unfortunately, we do not serve the Phoenix Area. those are expensive prices!! One suggestion would be to buy the material yourself and hire the labor to install them.
Why secure the clear cover right in the middle why not on the edge?
Hi Gundy! This is an old type of cover that we don't use anymore, but the reason is simple. The cover did not fit the well perfectly, so the fasteners need to clip above the well, which was set inwards of the edge.
All of our window well covers now are custom-cut on site and fit perfectly!
this video is great. But where can i get this grate and cover?
Hi George! We get all of our materials from a contractor supply store for Window Wells. For smaller projects, homeowners can go to a "Big Box" store. They have some smaller, more common, sizes available. Otherwise, we would love to come out and help you with the project!
How would you suggest we replace our window well liner that is surrounded by concrete on the outside...it's nearly 30 years old and is rusting through in places...
Hi Patrice. We would have to see it to be sure, but you may need to remove some of the concrete to replace it.
is that just cement you put over top of the Sikaflex?
We used a mortar/cement to fill a gap from a chunked out piece of the foundation wall. It was an old farmhouse conversion so the foundation was not perfect.
Hi,,did u install the weeping tile
Hello Suha! Yes, we do! Here is a link to that video:
czcams.com/video/YLoq4xCPibA/video.html
What did you use for that clay like sealer after you use the sikaflex?
Hi Rhea! You may be referring to the hydraulic cement. That was used in this case to fill a gap in the foundation so we could install the window well flush against the wall.
Thank you!!
Happy to help!
how does the stone help drainage when its just a top coat near level for an inch or so?drainage? its just laid on top of the dirtlevel with windowsill It doesnt consume water? i get it if the stone is laid down a couple feet below but to me it looks like the stone was just a top coat in this instance . anyone care to explain??
Hi Culbyj! The stone is used to help promote drainage, yes. What that essentially means is that, without a window well drain installed, we would rather have a few inches of gravel than straight dirt. Water does not drain through dirt as quick as gravel, allowing the well a little time to dissipate the water below. If dirt was up to the sill, almost any amount of water will push against the window, causing eventual seepage. The best solution is to do a window well drain with every window, as shown in our more recent videos.
@@Therealsealllc Okay I get it with drainage but how deep of a pit below the window well with stone for 1, and 2 drainage, Your talking about piping into the lawn to a basin or just some popcorn pipe wrapped, (basin or no basin)? Im not in chicago but your videos are impressive. Thank you for response. Im limited in resources. so cant hire someone. Thanks for any advice... I have one I want to dig out and replace for a crawl space.. CAn you Just use that ez flow popcorn pipe with the sleeve without a basin?/ SOutheast pa. Its the small hurricanes that gets our crawls space sometimes.Apologize for the poor grammar
how far away should it be be piped away. My lawn doesnt slope towards the house its fairly even on a split level home
@@culbyj3665 Happy to help! The gravel base is usually no more than 6" deep in the window well. Most of our drains actually run through the wall into a sump pit or drain tile system. This video below explains the whole process:
czcams.com/video/CHMIc1YcvWI/video.html
We don't use that popcorn pipe, but it is feasible to dig a trench and run the water to a lower spot in the yard if you have the grade. The reason we do it inside is it is much simpler, quicker, economical, and easier to service.
@@culbyj3665 If it's fairly even, you'll have to pipe it a good bit away and create some sort of dry well for the water to disperse into the yard. Depending on the depth of the window well, you could end up digging quite a bit. Best option, if available, is to run it inside to a sump pit.
Excellent work! BTW! what kind sealant did you use to cover the gaps.
Sikaflex. There are different colors and types to choose from, contact your local supplier and they will be able to get you the right product.
Thanks!
Happy to help!
What is that clay sealant you use to cover the gap? Besides the sikaflex.
looks like concrete@@rheamoran9828
And how does replacing a window well stop the water.
This window well was allowing water in through the edges and deteriorated window well. We replaced it and stopped the water from building up. In some cases, a new drain needs to be installed as well.
I wish my problem was so easily solvable.
Are you within the Chicagoland area? We can certainly help!
I'm so confused why not just remove the window and brick it up?
This is for Window Well Replacement. The galvanized well around the window. The window was not being replaced in this project.
@@Therealsealllc I know I'm saying why replace the window well at all just remove the window then you won't need the well. That window isn't allowing light or egress so just brick it up
@@TimKennedy1 Ah, I see! This was actually my parent's house, and one of the first videos we made. We replaced the wells for the purpose of the video. Since then, the house was sold and torn down, so no more window, or house!
We also provide the service of removing windows and blocking them in. We should make a video about that!