Window Well Safety and Code Tips for Basement Projects
Why Window Wells Matter Before You Frame The Basement A basement window well looks simple from the outside, but it does a lot of work for safety, drainage, and code compliance. If the well is too small, too shallow, or packed against the window, it can block egress and create a maintenance headache later. It is much easier to fix a window well while the basement is still open than after interior finishes are already installed. Egress Rules That Usually Drive The