I need ideas on how to make the window well on my patio safe!

mrs1916

11 years ago

My patio was recently re-done and we are using it more than ever, which is great! However, the window well within it is now a safety hazard - particularly for my toddler! What can I do to prevent anyone from falling in that will still look attractive?
Note in pictures attached that I cannot "hang" anything off the metal portion of the well because it does not continue all around, and covering it with a piece of wood or something will still be a tripping hazard. I would love your suggestions, which are hopefully cost-effective too! Thanks in advance!

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Changing Rooms
11 years ago
I would put black wrought iron bars over, they can look quite attractive if done well.
chezchoong
11 years ago
Put planter around it, with some distance so as not to block the light….
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mrs1916
Original Author
11 years ago
Millie2u that was my top idea, but I was hoping for something cheaper that I could do on my own.
Chezchoong, you can't see from the pic, but I have only a little less than a foot of depth to work with because of the door that leads onto the patio (have to leave space for it to swing open). Might be tricky finding something that long and narrow. Hmmm..I'm going to have to keep thinking on this one. Thanks for getting the ideas going for me!
lefty47
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
HI -- There are clear plastic bubble tops the are for going over the top of the corrigated galvinized window wells.It may need to be modified a bit. Check with your local hardware store.
houssaon
11 years ago
You might be able to get a less expensive piece of garden fencing that you can attach someway to the inside/ This will too high for someone to not see or the toddler to get over. http://www.homedepot.com/buy/outdoors/landscaping-supplies/easy-gardener/22-in-x-10-in-adirondack-decorative-border-white-53914.html Or put some wire fencing in the hole so the toddler can't fall down into, just on to. Actually if this is close to traffic, it is a potential issue for adults to accidently fall into.
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Patricia Keating
11 years ago
What about installing toughened glass? Very popular when used as treads in staircases and not expensive. No problem with loss of light!!
LINDA WANG
9 years ago
how about RAILING ? make samll one arond them and make big simile notie. DONT TOUCH ME!!!