ScapeWEL Egress Window Wells - ScapeWEL Window Wells add light, ventilation, and building code-compliant emergency egress to basement areas, making them as warm, comfortable, and safe as any room in the home.
ScapeWEL Egress Window Wells ScapeWEL Window Wells add light, ventilation, and building code-compliant emergency egress to basement areas, making them as warm, comfortable, and safe as any room in the home.
Standard window wells block the flow of incoming light and can leave basements dark and uninviting. With ScapeWEL, window wells become code-compliant safety escape routes and basement areas are opened up for additional living space.
Not only will you increase the value of your home, but you'll get added selling features, frequent referrals, higher profits and more saleable square footage. Best of all, the ScapeWEL window well system is a cost-efficient alternative to other window well methods.
The easy to install component system simply snaps together on-site. With ScapeWEL, you'll complete the job efficiently and effectively with a modern design for any home.
"Makes lower-level living areas as warm and comfortable as any room in the home"
Advantages and Standard Features
Allows more natural light into basement
Attractive earth tone color complements basement interior and blends with any architecture
Satisfies Section R310.2 of the IRC 2009 Building Code for basement egress.
Easily added to existing home plans
Mounting flanges attach directly to the foundation or window buck
Provides planting space for visual enhancement
Terraced step design aids emergency escape
Ideal for new construction and remodeling
Component System - simply snaps together on-site
The perfect companion to escape windows
Maintenance free and UV stabilized for many years of trouble-free service
Cover options available to reduce the accumulation of snow, leaves and debris inside the well
Specifications
Window well shall be model(s) ________________ as manufactured by The Bilco Company. Window well shall satisfy basement egress codes, section Section R310.2 of CABO one and two family dwelling. Window well panels shall be blow molded from high density polyethylene resin and filled with rigid setting, closed cell polyurethane foam for added strength and rigidity. Panels shall be UV stabilized for low maintenance and taupe in color. Wells to be ______________ (Specify either foundation wall mount or window buck mount). Mounting flanges shall be mill finish aluminum and include pre-punched keyhole slots for mounting direct to foundation wall (keyholes to earth side) or window bucks (keyholes to window side) with screw anchoring systems. Side panels and step sections shall be packaged separately and snap together on site for easy installation*. Assembly, installation and backfilling shall be in accordance with manufacturers printed instructions. Manufacturer shall guarantee against defects in material or workmanship for a period of five (5) years, provided that the window well has been installed in accordance with these instructions.
* Polycarbonate cover and metal cover grates are available for all window well models.
