Screens, Locks, and Cover Removal
Custom window well covers. Professionally installed. Made right here in Colorado.
Every custom window well cover from Windows Well Covered includes a quick-release locking system designed to improve safety, security, and everyday usability.
These locks help prevent unwanted access from outside the home while also helping keep covers securely in place during strong winds and severe Colorado weather. The system is designed to remain easy to use from inside the home when access or emergency egress is needed.
Because the locking system is accessed through the basement window, most homeowners will need to temporarily remove their window screen before engaging or disengaging the locks.
The videos below provide quick visual walkthroughs for:
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- Engaging the locking system
- Removing the locks
- Lifting and removing the cover
If you have questions about your cover or locking system, our team is happy to help.
Why We Use a Quick-Release Locking System
Our locking system is designed around three priorities that are important to Colorado homeowners.
Home Safety
The quick-release system allows the cover to be removed from inside the home when needed while helping discourage exterior tampering.
Child & Pet Protection
Properly secured covers help reduce the risk of accidental falls into open window wells.
Wind & Weather Resistance
Colorado weather can bring strong winds, snow, and debris. The locking system helps keep covers securely positioned year-round.
How to Engage the Locking System
Once the screen has been removed, the quick-release locks can be easily engaged from inside the home.
Properly securing the locks helps keep the cover stable during storms, high winds, and changing weather conditions.
How to Unlock & Remove the Locks
When access to the window well is needed for maintenance, cleaning, landscaping, or emergency egress, the locks can be quickly disengaged from inside the home.
How to Remove the Window Well Cover
After the locking system has been disengaged, the cover can be safely lifted off when access to the window well is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need to remove my screen every time I use the locks?
In most cases, yes. The locks are accessed through the basement window from inside the home.
Are the locks included with every cover?
Yes. Every custom window well cover includes a quick-release locking system. It is optional to lock. Whether it is locked or unlocked, the installation keeps the window well cover from being able to slide out of place if someone stands on it.
Can the cover still be removed during an emergency?
Yes. The locking system is specifically designed for quick interior access and emergency egress without any keys, tools, or special knowledge
Will the locks prevent covers from blowing away?
The locking system helps keep covers secure during strong wind conditions and severe weather. It can also provide peace of mind as a theft deterrent and prevent curious children from moving the window well cover from the outside of the home.