Basement Light Well: You have these options

Light wells are mainly used to supply air and light to the corresponding basement rooms. Depending on the soil and water conditions, the right light well must be installed, which has a significant impact on costs. If the soil is permeable, a fiber-reinforced plastic mast is usually sufficient. If the water is pressurized, the mast must also be resistant to pressurized water and installed accordingly. In terms of thermal protection Manufacturers of light well systems must comply with the latest EnEV requirements. High-quality light trees are also reliable Anti-burglary protection and reduce contamination from dirt, dust or leaves – some models also protect against unwanted small animals.

Structural characteristics of a light well

The correct construction of the light spaces requires that the upper edge of the window is illuminated by a wedge of light. If the soil is permeable, the light well is usually equipped with a drain at the bottom, connected to a special percolation pack or to the rain drainage system. Pressure-tight trees usually have no drainage; the upper opening must be protected from rain water. Since there is usually a waterproof basement in such water conditions, it is also possible to install additional waterproof windows. The upper opening, however, is always equipped with a grate or (in the completely new versions) a glass cover, which also protects against thieves and falling leaves in autumn.

On the market you will find two types of light wells:

Models firmly attached to the masonry (usually)

The first variant must be statically effective because it is part of the masonry and therefore requires reliable insulation from cold and moisture. This type of skylight consists of prefabricated elements made of concrete or glass fiber reinforced plastic (GRP; they are fixed by screwing.

Light wells installed separately from the surrounding masonry (renovation)

The second type of basement well requires a foundation that is poured next to the building. Therefore the trees do not come into direct contact with the object.

Suggestion: Regardless of the type of light well, be sure to install the window at least 20 cm above the bottom edge of the light well. This avoids possible blockages: a clear advantage in terms of drainage.

Different versions possible depending on your wishes

Complete light well systems can and are adapted to the height differences of your property in various sizes available. For this reason, the following variants are available to you:

Standard
Reachable by car
Models for difficult terrain conditions
Specially designed for heating and drying rooms
Variants for very wide or large basement windows
Solutions for particularly large quantities of light
Bright trees for greening.

It is best to decide together with your construction company which model is best for you before starting to build the house. This way you don’t get a standardized product; Cellar well tailored to your needs Includes light shaft body, light shaft cover and mounting set.

Freely selectable additional accessories

Both tailor-made products and standard models can be adapted even better to your home or its surroundings with the appropriate accessories. The list of extras is long and includes, among other things:

Rear ventilation panels
Extension elements with height adjustment
Attachment for direct connection to the garden plate

Light well alarm system
Brackets without thermal bridges
Light wells in gabions
Acrylic covers
Light well grate/expanded metal grate
Insect protection.

Good to know: Our internal catalog offers you the opportunity to design your light wells exactly to your tastes. We at MARE Haus work together with different partners and select the best products from their offers, so that you always have a wide range of light well variants to choose from for your house construction project in the Berlin, Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania region.