Installation Instructions

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Lux Says:
Before you order:
Check with your local building inspector* to
verify your code requirements before
ordering or installing any areawall.
Call your Local Diggers Hotline/One Call
before digging.
Measure:
The areawall should extend
beyond the window rough
opening by approximately 3”
each side for a mount-to-
foundation installation.
The top of the areawall should
extend a minimum of 2” above
the established grade line and
down at least 12” below the
windowsill. Position the areawall
to allow sufficient drainage away
from the foundation with your
desired finished grade level.
Mounting:
Flanges should be attached to the foundation wall at 12”
centers minimum to assure structural stability. Use sleeve or
wedge type anchors appropriate for your foundation
construction. Anchors are not provided.
Connect window wells into the foundation drainage system if
available.
Backfilling:
Place fill evenly around the areawall in 12” layers using non-
mechanical compaction to ensure areawall profile does not
become distorted. Add washed stone in the base of the
window well for drainage and structural support.
Compacted fill around the outside of the areawall should be
at least 12” or one-half of areawall projection. Select backfill
material should be used that is free of large rock, soil clods,
frozen material or other active soils. Avoid use of heavy
construction equipment near window wells after
backfilling.
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quality products.
• Life-Step™ and Corner-Step™ egress
ladders are required for finished window well
heights greater than 44”*. For required
egress ladders, position directly across from
the window operational opening (most
windows require an offset ladder placement).
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egress ladder
Add 12” of clean rock in window well base