Egress Window Well Drains
During Colorado’s moisture seasons, basement window wells will collect water that can leak into your basement through window openings or foundation cracks. When you hire Liftech to install custom drainage systems, you never need to worry about water building up against your basement windows.
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When installing window well drains, it’s essential to ensure they are designed and installed correctly by Liftech professionals to maximize their effectiveness. Properly maintained window well drains can save you money in the long run by preventing costly repairs and potential health hazards associated with water damage.
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Egress Window Well Drain Installation Process
1) Direct window well floor grade directly into drains.
2) Install & seal drain pipe through the foundation wall.
3) Tie drain pipe to the french drain and sump pump, so water is pumped away from foundation.
4) Cover the well with a layer of fresh gravel.
5) Repair or replace sealant or caulking.
6) Replace damaged interior and/or exterior window flashing.
Window Well Drain Advantages For Homeowners:
Installing window well drains in Colorado can provide several benefits for homeowners, especially in areas prone to heavier precipitation or snowmelt.
- Prevent Flooding: Colorado is known for its unpredictable weather, which can include heavy rain and snow. Window well drains help prevent water from accumulating in window wells and potentially flooding your basement.
- Protect Your Further Damage: Window well drains can prevent water from seeping into your basement through windows, which can cause structural damage, mold growth, and damage to your belongings.
- Enhance Safety: Window wells without proper drainage can become a safety hazard. In cold climates like Colorado, stagnant water in window wells can freeze, malfunctioning the windows or creating slippery surfaces increasing the risk of accidents.
- Improve Indoor Air Quality: Preventing water intrusion through window wells can help maintain good indoor air quality by reducing the risk of mold and mildew growth, which can thrive in damp, dark environments like basements.
- Preserve Property Value: A dry and well-maintained basement is a valuable asset. Preventing water damage maintains the value of your home.
- Compliance with Building Codes: In some Colorado municipalities, it may be required by building codes to have proper window well drainage to ensure the safety of the occupants.
- Peace of Mind: Knowing that your basement is protected from water damage can provide peace of mind, especially during Colorado’s rainy or snowy seasons.
Signs Window Wells Need Moisture Control
Signs of water damage include cracks in your walls, water-damaged items, stains, odors, and visible mold.
Even when water damage isn’t visible, there’s a chance it’s there, spreading and causing damage.
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Comprehensive Moisture Control:
Basement Perimeter Drain
Eliminate water infultrating your basement by directing the water & maintaining a slow and steady flow away from your home foundation. Maintain the soil stability alongside your foundation’s footer & supporting base of the foundation.
Sump Pump Systems
Liftech offers a “good, better, best” tier of sump pump setups and will give you professional guidence. Understanding the differences will be key to determine the best sump pump system for each Colorado homeowner.
Foundation Leak Repair
Liftech specializes in permanently sealing foundation crack leaks from water intrusion using a no-excavation solution. The result stops water intrusion from it’s erroded & cracked entry points. It’s a long-lasting solution that is quickly installed and minimizes impact to your home.
Window Repair or Replacement
If your egress windows are at the end of their useful life or beyond repair, replacement is likely your best option. Or maybe you are simply looking to update home with the latest effeciency & legal standards?
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Window Well Drain F.A.Q.
Frequently asked questions about Window Well Drais & the products Liftech uses:
Are window wells supposed to have drains?
Window well drains are essential for basement waterproofing. Window wells on their own primarily allow sunlight into a basement room, rather than preventing water from getting in. Window wells can only hold so much water before it goes through the window. Without a window well drain, your basement will be at risk every time you face a heavy downpour and heavy snow melt.
Where does a window well drain to?
Check out the Window Well Drain Installation Process above on this page for steps + images detailing where water is diverted.
Essentially, water is diverted by:
- Adding drain pipe through the foundation wall from window well drain.
- Tying the drain pipe to perimeter french drain feeding into the sump pump, so water is ultimately pumped away from foundation.
Should window well drains be filled with gravel?
It’s a good idea to lay several inches of gravel or crushed stone at the bottom of a window well to better regulate the flow of water into the drain below. The amount of gravel can vary depending on the window well situationm, but Liftech usually installs roughly 6 inches of gravel.
Why does my window well keep filling up with water?
The most common reason we see water infultraging window wells is because grading near home is sloping; directing water into the egress window well. Fix your grading to direct water away from foundation & window well, and you’ve atleast stopped water from continually flowing into well.
The next biggest reason is because there is no where for the water to be directed out of window well once inside. We’ve seen window wells sealed to foundations, which effectively seals all water inside. We’ve also seen non-porus flooring for window wells which traps the water.
Are window well drains required in Colorado?
Egress windows have secuirty & safey codes they must abide, that can differ from county, HOAs, and local governements.
However, while window well drains are essential for Homeowners to avoid costly water damage, window well drains are unfortunately not required by law. We commonly see Colorado homes with poor or cheaply constructed window dell drainage, which is a shame. But, we’re here to help. Give us a call if you need moisture control for your window wells.
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