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Basement window well covers can be made of acrylic plastic, polycarbonate plastic or steel. Acrylic plastic does not stand up well to sun and weather and is not a long lasting choice for basement window well covers. Polycarbonate plastic is strong and durable and is considered unbreakable. Steel basement window well covers are sometimes available with a coating to prevent rusting. These can also help prevent water damage and snow fill in a well, depending on the style you get whether it's polycarbonate, steel or other material. Steel covers include mesh, rebar and other forms of covers, which sometimes have holes in them to allow sunlight through. They also help prevent accidents and protect children and small pets from falling into what can equate to a 3-4 foot deep hole next to your home, and most homes have numerous well enclosures. While the egress window wells are there for your safety in case of a fire or other emergency escape situation, it also allows emergency crews to easily enter your home. Basement window well covers are found in plastic bubbles, plastic low-profiles (flat), or steel grates. Other basement window well covers are vented or sloped. Basement well shapes can be round, square or rectangular. Not only do basement wells come in different shapes and sizes but they can be constructed using either masonry or metal. Therefore, basement window well covers can be made according to custom specifications. Most kinds of basement window well covers use a steel frame to snap the cover in place. In the case of the basement window well cover used for a window of an escape route the cover is locked and opened from the inside. This allows for easy exiting and added security. Certain basement window covers are custom fit for better protection and when properly built can hold more than 300 pounds. This is not the case with a lot of poorly made covers that rust easily and do not hold much weight. Rubberized coated window well covers are often better because unlike painted or sand blasted covers, they include UV protection, anti-rust and corrosion protection for maximum life and maximum protection. DoItYourself. “Basement Window Well Covers.” How-To Topics. 21 Sep. 2009 [http://www.doityourself.com/stry/basement-window-well-covers]. Rusty Bender. “The Importance of Window Well Covers.” Article Alley. 21 Sep. 2009 [http://www.articlealley.com/article_817963_27.html].
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