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Here is your one stop shop to finding everything you need to know about window well covers. Browse through all the different options and choices you have before you finally make your window well cover purchase. Some frequently asked questions like: “How does a window well cover help keep your home secure?”, “What’s the difference in materials that can be used? Will the covers I want complement my landscaping?”, or “Should I get custom window well covers or just go with pre-made?” can be answered here. If you can’t find what your looking for don’t hesitate to contact us with any of your questions.

What Can You Do to Prevent Your Basement Window Well From Leaking This Winter?

Dec 11, 2018

Depending on where you live, winter can mean increased levels of moisture and precipitation which, depending on how well your basement window wells were installed, can mean leakage and basement water damage. A leaking basement window is not something you want to leave unaddressed for long as it can lead to mold, rotting studs, and… Continue reading What Can You Do to Prevent Your Basement Window Well From Leaking This Winter?

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Custom vs DIY Window Well Covers

Nov 20, 2018

From bringing natural light into your basement to offering a backup escape route in case of emergencies, window wells are a handy feature to have attached to your home. But to protect window wells adequately, you need covers as well. The question is, should you go with a custom design or a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach?… Continue reading Custom vs DIY Window Well Covers

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The Importance of Having a Window Well Ladder

Nov 14, 2018

Window wells are a requirement for homes with basements. In fact, window wells legally must have enough space for a firefighter in full gear. But whether it’s you or emergency services trying to access your window well, having a window well ladder makes it easier to go up and down. But how do you know… Continue reading The Importance of Having a Window Well Ladder

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Plastic Window Well Covers vs Steel Window Well Covers: Which Is Best?

Oct 30, 2018

If you live in the Denver area, window well covers are a must. For homes with basements, it’s important to cover up those window wells, especially when you have pets or children who play in the yard and are in danger of falling in the well. Covers pose no danger to those living in the… Continue reading Plastic Window Well Covers vs Steel Window Well Covers: Which Is Best?

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Which Metal Window Well Covers are Best?

Oct 04, 2018

Do you realize how many different types of metal there are available for use in manufacturing? Lots. Iron, lead, copper, gold, aluminum, brass, just to name a few. Steel is an alloy metal, meaning it’s a mixture of more than one thing. It’s mostly iron, but combined with carbon and sometimes other elements like nickel or chrome. Steel… Continue reading Which Metal Window Well Covers are Best?

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Mountainland Covers Is Now Wasatch Window Well Covers

Mar 02, 2018

Mountainland Covers has rebranded as Wasatch Window Well Covers Our Mountainland Covers office in Denver will continue to offer all our products and services in the Denver area as Wasatch Window Well Covers. Wasatch Window Well Covers product offerings will contain all existing Mountainland covers products and still provide you with the best services available for… Continue reading Mountainland Covers Is Now Wasatch Window Well Covers

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What About a DIY Window Well Cover?

Feb 23, 2018

So, you’re a handyman. Or, maybe you’re not, but you decide that a DIY window well cover is the best way to go. After all, there’s something to be said about building, creating, installing that gives you a sense of pride in what you’re done as well as the money you’ve saved. Plus, you can brag… Continue reading What About a DIY Window Well Cover?

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Steel Window Well Covers Offer Strength

Aug 22, 2017

Steel window well covers are most likely the ones that come to mind when you are considering custom covers for your basement wells. They’re affordable, look good and offer great protection. This makes them a popular choice for most home owners. Let’s take a look at what to expect with steel window well covers. Strongest Covers… Continue reading Steel Window Well Covers Offer Strength

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Who Needs Egress Window Covers?

Jul 09, 2017

Well, anyone who has egress windows. For some homes, it may be more necessary than others, but egress window covers should be an addition to any home or business that has empty, open window wells. If you own a building that has a basement, you probably want to protect it as best you can. We’ve… Continue reading Who Needs Egress Window Covers?

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What are EGRESS Window Well Covers?

May 20, 2017

You may have heard the term “egress” when talking about window wells and wondered what exactly it is. Generally speaking, egress window well covers would be the same thing as any other window well cover. An egress window is one that is simply large enough to get out of in case of emergency. The word… Continue reading What are EGRESS Window Well Covers?

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Are All Window Well Covers Custom Made and Worth the Cost?

Mar 01, 2017

The answer to this is no and yes. Many window well covers, like the ones you find at big box stores, are pre made and there is nothing custom about them. Covers that are custom made for your wells are a better value over time and definitely worth the minor cost. If you’re in the… Continue reading Are All Window Well Covers Custom Made and Worth the Cost?

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7 Tips for Basement Window Well Covers

Feb 12, 2017

If you’re looking at getting some basement window well covers for your home, here are 5 tips that may save you some time and money. Or, at least give you something to think about. 1 – Purpose This should, of course, be one of the first things that you consider. If your goal is to… Continue reading 7 Tips for Basement Window Well Covers

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Safe and secure window well covers

Great job! Didn’t have to be home for the measurements or install. I would definitely recommend this company.

D

Everything was great and a seamless experience. I didn’t have to be there for measuring or install and the cover fits perfect. Very fair price as well. I would recommend to anyone. Just need to have the expectation that from measure to install was 5 weeks for me, but that’s what they said it would be (4-6 weeks). I called in for an update at one point and they got right back to me with answers on progress. Solid job on all points of contact.

Sam Saslow

This was seriously the easiest, least invasive, home improvement project I’ve ever done. We needed a cover for one of our egress windows so I called their office to get the process started. The lady on the phone was very nice and explained my options. After picking which one I wanted, they just ran with it. I wasn’t required to be home for any of it which was nice. They stayed in touch mostly through text (which was SO nice and easy). They came when they said they would and the cover looks great. I couldn’t have asked for an easier process.

Kati Eyser