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Quick Answer: To prevent basement mold growth, control moisture at every opportunity. Outside your home, seal foundation cracks, slope the ground away from the house, and cover your window wells to block rain, snow, and debris. Inside, run a dehumidifier to keep relative humidity between 30 and 50 percent and improve ventilation with exhaust fans…

Short answer: Colorado follows the International Residential Code, which requires every basement, habitable attic, and sleeping room to have an emergency escape and rescue opening, with some exceptions. When the opening is a window, it must provide a minimum net clear opening of 5.7 square feet, a minimum width of 20 inches, a minimum height…

Covering basement window wells is always a good idea, but is essential in the winter! Homeowners with window wells face a unique challenge when choosing window covers for cold weather while trying to winter proof windows. Winter window covers need to help keep basement window wells clear during snow and ice season and protect your…

If you are planning a window well installation or replacing an old one, the drainage decisions you make now are what keep water out later. In the photos on this page, you can see water rising in a homeowner’s window well, first creeping toward the lower sill of the basement window, then spilling past it….

About sixty years ago, egress window and egress window well requirements began to show up in the Universal Building Code as being necessary to protect the general public living in single family homes. An egress well will do a number of things: Provide additional light by allowing larger windows to be installed in foundation walls…

Imagine walking out at night and meeting one of the window wells or covers we will show you in a second. Broken bones will be your slightest worry, especially if you encounter a broken window well cover. In a burst of pre-Halloween inspiration, our sales team participated in creating the 2025 list of the creepiest…

“Doing it yourself” certainly offers numerous advantages for many small home improvement projects, such as painting or refinishing furniture, which can be both cost-effective and personally satisfying. However, when it comes to certain tasks like crafting DIY window well covers, the Custom vs DIY Window Well Cover debate takes a different turn. 10 Reasons why…

A fast way out of the basement matters most in the moments you never planned for. An egress ladder gives everyone in a below-grade bedroom a climbable exit through the window well, a safe way out of your basement when it matters most. This guide covers when an egress ladder is required, how egress windows…

The Benefits Of Custom Window Well Covers In Denver In Denver, a basement window well cover is essential for legal compliance, home value enhancement, and safety. It meets building codes, adds curb appeal, provides security, prevents falls, and safeguards against water damage and debris accumulation. As a manufacturer for over 30 years, we give you…

Window Well Cover Benefits For Your Home This article covers all basics of choosing a window well cover. In addition, we answered some of the most common questions and the benefits of window well covers. One of the most frequently asked questions addressed is “Are window well covers necessary?” Benefits of window well covers Safety:…

Opening a window that’s been closed for weeks or months should let in fresh air. Instead, you slide it open and find dark spots of dirt and mold lining the window track. It happens more often than most people expect, especially on windows that don’t get opened often. Moldy window tracks are more than an…

Let’s be honest. One of the worst fears of any homeowner, or business owner, is to find wild animals living in any part of the property. Keep reading for prevention tips.

Tips & Guides on Waterproofing your Basement A flooded basement can be a nightmare, but even small amounts of water getting in through cracks in your wall, basement window, or foundation can bring a list of problems, including mold, musty odors, damaged walls, damaged carpets. Discover what it takes to waterproof your basement with our…

America is the homeland of all oversized things like the Big Lighthouse in Buxton, the Big Basket in Columbus, the Big Stadium in Ann Arbor, and many more. Let’s admit it… all giant things in our country make us incredibly proud, especially when one sees how crazy-amazing they might be.  Our engineers created a giant…

Summer is almost here. Are you looking for a fantastic project to do this summer? You’ve come to the right place. Check our expert advice on how to take your yard to the next level. These DIY outdoor projects will make your house stand out above the rest of your neighborhood.  1. PROTECT YOUR BASEMENT &…