Fire Escape Window Well Covers

Many of the covers are made from durable polycarbonate or plastic that can withstand a significant amount of weight.

Fire escape window well covers.

The bilco scapewel polyethylene window well is an egress well system that adds natural daylight and ventilation to basement rooms. Thanks to the quick release locking pin your cover will be both securely fastened to the window well and easy to open from the inside. Allows easier access in and out of the well allows natural light and air flow egress compliant escape hatches suitable for custom sized hinged will covers optional for metal grates and plastic window well covers view more photosget a free estimate. Before you measure your well for a cover note the shape of your window well.

The egress well must not interfere with the egress window fully opening. Egress windows wells covers accessories. Window well systems meet irc 2018 building code requirements for emergency egress and are constructed of non corrosive materials for many years of maintenance free service. The wells are available in a two tier 48 height and three tier 62 height with widths of 42 54 and 66.

Each provides a safe escape route in the event of a fire. Styles vary from dome to hinged and sizes accompany each brand of window well. Egress window wells are required where the bottom of the egress window is below ground level. Window well covers help protect the window and the well from rain and snow.

Bilco egress window well systems add natural daylight and ventilation to basement rooms making them as warm and comfortable as any area in the home. The specialty egress window well cover locks will provide an extra layer of security to your basement fire escape. Next measure the length of the window well on both sides the side that connects the well to the wall and the opposite side away from the wall. There are a wide variety of covers that can accommodate your window well system.

Egress is defined as the action of going out of or leaving a place. Window well covers with hinges and prop up bars make ventilation and emergency fire escape much easier. The scapewel has a side and step panels that simply snap together on the job site. Create a safe liveable space for the whole family with a maintenance free fire escape system.

We have designed and developed the best window and well solutions to ensure that everyone has an easy escape in case of an emergency. The distance from the egress window to the back of the egress well must be at least 36 the minimum area of the egress well must be 9 square feet.