How to size a window well?

Well sizing is a complicated process that involves several variables. Our installers will help you choose the right size for your window well based on your home’s exterior and its drainage needs. The most important aspect of a window well is that it has the appropriate slope for the surrounding area. It’s also important to make sure the well has the necessary walls and framing to hold the weight of the earth and the water.

How to size a window well to catch water for birdbath?

A window well with a large enough diameter to accommodate a birdbath should have a depth that extends below the bottom of the outside rim level of the window by at least one-half the diameter of the birdbath’s basin. This allows for a rim gap that can accommodate a small water drainage hole. This ensures that the birdbath will not overflow when it rains.

How to size a window well to catch water for vegetable garden?

If you want to grow a nice crop of vegetables in your yard, you’ll need to have a way to catch excess water during the spring, summer, and fall. A window well is an easy way to accomplish this. By creating a window well, you can capture runoff from rainwater, melting snow, and groundwater that flows into your yard.

How to size a window well to catch rain water?

To size a window well to catch rainwater, measure the perimeter of your window well from inside, and add an additional two inches. This extra length will allow the window well to sit slightly below ground level. This will help to ensure that water will flow into the window well when it rains, rather than pooling on the surface.

How to get water into a window well?

Most window wells are just wide enough to fit a bucket, but you can also use a window cleaner bucket with a strainer on top, or even a garbage can with holes in the base. If you want to dip into a window well, you’ll need a bucket with a lip on it that will sit over the well opening.