Drain problems

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Drain Problems for Window Wells Well Drain Problems Wells

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wall framing
floor framing
basement window
pressure treated wood window well
water level if drain isn't working
water
check for water stains/damage here
the drain pipe may be visible above the gravel or there may not be a pipe at all
cutaway
drain pipe filled with gravel
foundation wall
basement
cross section
window well cover
a clear cover can be a cost-effective answer to many window well drain problems

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A cross section shows a pressure-treated wood window well beside a basement window and foundation wall, with gravel at the bottom and a vertical drain pipe extending toward the footing drain. Standing water is illustrated rising to the window sill when the well drain is not working, and arrows identify areas to check for water stains or damage. A cutaway exposes gravel inside the drain pipe, while an annotation notes that the pipe may project above the gravel or may be absent altogether. An inset shows a curved clear window well cover presented as a cost-effective response to many window well drain problems.

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