Gravel in basement window wells ???
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Gravel in basement window wells ???
How deep of gravel and what size should I put in my window well? Currently I just see dirt there .
should it end just under the bottom of the window??
3/4 or 1/2?
should it end just under the bottom of the window??
3/4 or 1/2?
Last edited by wantboost; 08-20-18 at 04:05 PM.
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No, I like the bottom of the window well to be as far below the window as possible. Often a clean crushed stone or pea gravel is used to prevent the dirt from splashing and the stone lets water easily pass through.
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So 6 to 10 inches deep of 3/4 or 1/2 crush gravel or pea gravel?? But how much gap do I leave below window. .
Should I also dig a d fill some of the outside window well??
Should I also dig a d fill some of the outside window well??
Last edited by wantboost; 08-20-18 at 07:06 PM.
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Heres some sites . They said dont use pea gravel cauae it doesnt drain well .
Also. 12 inch above drain pipe should be soil ! Which I dunno if my window well has a drain or not.
If no drain use 1.5 inch crush .
I guess I cant post links ?
Also. 12 inch above drain pipe should be soil ! Which I dunno if my window well has a drain or not.
If no drain use 1.5 inch crush .
I guess I cant post links ?
Last edited by wantboost; 08-21-18 at 04:08 PM.