10/07/2026
🌧️ A basement window sitting flush or too low to the ground grade is an open invitation for water intrusion.
Building standards require adequate clearance between exterior ground level and basement window frames. When mulch, soil, or garden beds sit level with the window sill without a proper window well and drainage gravel, heavy rain and melting snow have nowhere to go but straight against the frame, leading to wood rot, window seal deterioration, and water leaking directly into the basement.
Installing a properly sized window well with a clear drain keeps surface runoff safely diverted away from your foundation openings.
PHI evaluates exterior grading, perimeter drainage, and basement window clearances during a comprehensive home inspection to protect your home from moisture damage.
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