{"id":187,"date":"2019-09-25T14:16:23","date_gmt":"2019-09-25T20:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cljohnsonwelding.com\/?p=187"},"modified":"2021-08-11T00:08:20","modified_gmt":"2021-08-11T06:08:20","slug":"window-well-grates-why-they-are-worth-the-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cljohnsonwelding.com\/window-well-grates-why-they-are-worth-the-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"Window Well Grates: Why They are Worth the Investment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The City of Calgary does not have a bylaw stating that window well covers are mandatory, BUT, they do stipulate requirements around how the covers should operate if used by homeowners.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a window below grade, bylaw codes state:<em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201cWhere a protective enclosure is installed over the window well, the enclosure shall be openable from the inside&nbsp; without the use of keys, tools or special knowledge of the opening mechanism.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of a well-constructed window well grate are many!&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Below are the TOP 10 reasons why our window grates are worth the investment:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Increased surface area of your exterior space<\/strong><ul><li>When you have below-grade windows, you lose surface area of your yard.&nbsp;By installing custom window well grates you regain that usable space in a safe and aesthetically pleasing manner.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Prevent falls and reduce hazards<\/strong><ul><li>Whether it is children playing in your yard, or a backyard BBQ, it\u2019s comforting to know that everyone is safe from an unexpected fall.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Increased airflow and ventilation (compared to a window well cover)<\/strong><ul><li>A well cover compared to a well grate is quite restricting in terms of fresh airflow, and you do not need to temporarily remove a grate in order for that fresh air to flow into your open window!<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Sturdy <\/strong><ul><li>It&#8217;s able to support up to 400 lbs.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Durable and weather-resistant with custom powder coating<\/strong><ul><li>Powder coating reduces the opportunity for rust to set in AND allows you to coordinate with the exterior colors of your home.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Custom designed and fitted<\/strong><ul><li>No two window wells are exactly the same, especially in-depth.&nbsp;Having your window well grate custom designed and fit (including a well ladder if required) ensures the best and safest fit.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Reduce debris and garbage in the well<\/strong><ul><li>Garbage and debris build up in a window well reduces the proper drainage required to keep your below grade rooms dry.&nbsp;A custom well grate keeps that debris where you can easily clean it while allowing for good drainage when required.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Allows for natural light (compared to a window well cover)<\/strong><ul><li>We spend a lot of money installing new windows that meet the below grade\/egress bylaws; isn\u2019t it a shame to then to reduce all that natural light?!<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Easy exit in an emergency<\/strong><ul><li>A custom-designed and custom-fitted window well grate (that can be hinged if preferred) is the best way to be seen in an emergency while allowing you an easy exit.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Increased security of your home<\/strong><ul><li>We have all heard it before; thieves prefer opportunities that are easy, discreet, fast and quiet so as to not draw attention to what they are doing.&nbsp;By placing one more obstacle between them and your locked window, you are adding a deterrent to encourage thieves to go elsewhere.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cljohnsonwelding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/blog1-image1-web.jpg\" alt=\"Window Well Gate | CL Johnson Welding\" class=\"wp-image-191\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cljohnsonwelding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/blog1-image1-web.jpg 384w, https:\/\/cljohnsonwelding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/blog1-image1-web-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cljohnsonwelding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/blog1-image2-web.jpg\" alt=\"Window Well Gate | CL Johnson Welding\" class=\"wp-image-192\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cljohnsonwelding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/blog1-image2-web.jpg 384w, https:\/\/cljohnsonwelding.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/blog1-image2-web-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter has-large-icon-size has-icon-color has-icon-background-color items-justified-left is-style-pill-shape is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li style=\"color: #ffffff; 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