{"id":695,"date":"2015-09-28T22:35:08","date_gmt":"2015-09-28T22:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.customwindowwells.net\/?page_id=695"},"modified":"2023-11-15T14:55:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T14:55:33","slug":"window-well-replacements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/customwindowwells.com\/window-well-replacements\/","title":{"rendered":"Window Well Replacements"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many people call us to ask what can be done about a rusted window well.\u00a0 Unfortunately, we always feel like the bearer of bad news.<\/h2>\n

\"window-well-replacements\"Let’s begin by discussing why your well is rusting.\u00a0 It is typically one of two things.\u00a0 First, it is either the bolts attaching your wells to the foundation which are touching the rebar in your concrete – or it is that your well is attached (or touching) the metal window buck.\u00a0 In either case, it is making an electrical connection to your rebar which is tied into your home ground.<\/p>\n

When this is occurring, the well is the least noble metal and also generally sitting in moist dirt.\u00a0 It will be the first metal to break down and rust will begin.\u00a0 This process is call electrolysis<\/strong>. \u00a0By the time your well is rusted through, it is well on it’s way as the back side has taken most of the punishment.<\/p>\n

Can this be fixed\u00a0or painted?\u00a0 The answer is no<\/strong>.\u00a0 If it is touching the window buck, the only solution is to replace it with a slightly larger window well.\u00a0 The worst thing you can do is try to paint it.\u00a0 The rust will\u00a0 come through and it will look worse.\u00a0 Secondly, as the well moves around with temperature fluctuations, the paint will begin to peel.<\/p>\n

Your best solution is to replace the well entirely.\u00a0 This is a very labor intensive job and we suggest you hire someone to do it.\u00a0 When we do a well replacement, the old well is completely dug out by hand.\u00a0 If you have a concrete patio or sidewalk within 12-18″ of the well, we may need to cut and remove the concrete so we have enough space to dig out the old window well and install the new one.<\/p>\n

We are sorry to deliver this news.\u00a0 We wish there was an easier fix.\u00a0 We do sell beautiful liners but our liners can only be installed in rusting window wells if the rust is VERY minimal. Eventually someone will have to deal with a rusted or even a collapsed well.<\/p>\n

We only do work in Colorado.\u00a0 If you are located along the Front Range of Colorado, we would be happy to take care of this project for you.<\/p>\n

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Rockwell Window Wells<\/h2>\n

Rockwell Series egress window wells have a stone texture that truly looks and feels like real stone. Made from extremely durable fiberglass composite, these wells \u00a0feature built in safety-steps to allow for an easy emergency exit\u00a0and they provide a beautiful open space that makes a basement room feel larger and brighter. Available in tan and grey.<\/p>\n

Denali Series egress window wells are also made from extremely durable fiberglass composite and feature an elegant soft texture. Egress ladders provided where needed for egress. Available in white.<\/p>\n