Add or extend wells when re-grading

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Add or Extend Window Wells When Re-grading Extend or Add when Re-grading Wells

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before re-grading
wall framing
floor framing
drainage
pressure treated wood
basement window
foundation wall
cross section
basement
after re-grading
when re-grading, window wells may have to be added or extended
gravel
drainage tile

Generated explanation

Two cross sections compare a basement window well before and after exterior re-grading. Before re-grading, the surface slopes toward the well, with an arrow indicating drainage toward the foundation. After re-grading, the raised surface slopes away from the house, and the pressure-treated wood well wall is extended above the new grade to retain soil clear of the basement window. Gravel beneath the well connects downward to drainage tile beside the foundation footing. The illustration emphasizes that window wells may need to be added or extended when changing exterior grades.

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