The best is to get make a metal or plastic frame and fasten the plexiglass cover on top of it.
Diy plexiglass window well cover.
Measure the window well for a cover measure the width of the window well at both the front and back where it touches the house.
Then measure from the side of the house to the outside edge of the window well in at least two places.
I need a basement window well cover to provide protection from both water snow and from stray basketballs the windows are near our basketball hoop.
8 easy to make diy window well cover ideas 1.
A diy window well cover is an investment just like any cover.
Especially windows wells can be super stunning and provide a great.
Keep in mind these waterproofing coverings require both a top covering section and a base section for the covering to attach to usually with rubberized edges that act as seals.
Apr 14 2018 in this video i used 3 4 emt to make a window well cover frame for my rockwell egress window well.
If you buy one of the window well cover products such as maccourt it comes with all the necessary accessories to install it fully.
Note the widest width.
It won t become brittle cloud or break by falling icicles.
How to make a window well cover the rainy and monsoon season is just around the corner.
I needed a large window well cover to protect a below grade window and for egress.
You re investing in materials as well as your time to design fabricate and install the cover.
It is not going to be strong when someone steps over it though.
Diy window well cover wells may look beautiful.
You don t want the leaves and.
Use poly carbonate pvc to make a window well cover that is superior plastic.
I used clear corrugated greenhouse roofing to allow light.
Tools needed for making diy window well cover adjustable wrench check right angle impact wrench torque wrench painter s tape tape measure.
I have previously purchased the better quality maccourt plastic well covers at lowes but despite their 10 year warranty they tend to shatter after a couple of winters and repeated basketball.
The best window well coverings you can make are plexiglas or a similar material as long as you have the tools to cut it.