basement window too close to ground
Hi,
I have a 3 foot wide basement window that is only one inch above grade. Since we get a fair amount of rain and snow here, I wonder what is the best strategy to prevent water from entering the basement throught this window.
The window was created by the previous owner of the house by widening a smaller window. Since the new openning was cut out by concrete saw, I figure there is a good chance that a hair line crack might develop sometime down the road.
The grading around is okay, ie. water runs away with no problem.
I was suggest by a friend to pour a concrete pad a few feet wide right in front of the window. Will this work ? Or should I create a window well instead ?
Appreciate if someone can give me some suggestions.
read more and respond »Posted 2 years ago by Henry in Home Repair
