Frost reaches 2.4 m in Winnipeg, which is deeper than most of the country and deep enough that it governs the whole installation. A well that stops short of the frost line will be lifted by the ground underneath it sooner or later.
What shapes a window well in Winnipeg is Red River clay and a 2.4 m frost line, probably the hardest ground for a window well in the country. It is roughly 1,330 km by road from our plant to Winnipeg, and delivery there takes 2 to 15 business days.
Nothing here is drop-shipped. Wells bound for Winnipeg are rolled, corrugated and flanged in our Calgary plant, then either collected or put on a truck the same week.
Getting one to Winnipeg
A Winnipeg order ships for $189.99 CAD regardless of how many wells are on it, arriving in 2 to 15 business days. Stock galvanized sizes go out within one to two business days. Powder coated wells are finished to order, which adds one to two weeks before dispatch.
Working with a 2.4 m frost line
The practical consequence is depth. Excavations here go deep, which usually means a taller well than the same window would take further south, and often two wells stacked where the drop exceeds the tallest single height we roll.
Stacking for depth
Where the drop is deeper than 42 inches, two wells of matching width and projection fasten together. Order both and say so in the order notes so we can match the flanges.
How to measure the opening
Run the tape along the foundation past both sides of the window for width. Measure straight out from the wall for projection. Measure down from finished grade to where the base will sit for height. Where the excavation already exists, its dimensions are the ones that matter.
Do not simply match the well you are taking out. Old wells in Winnipeg were often the wrong size when they went in, and a rusted one has almost always moved since.
Common questions from Winnipeg
What does Winnipeg require for a basement bedroom window?
The governing document is the Manitoba Building Code, administered locally through your municipal building department. A 30 inch projection gives 762 mm of clearance in front of the window. The window itself has its own opening requirement, so confirm both before you order.
Can I get a size that is not listed?
Yes. We manufacture in our own shop, so any width, projection or height is possible. Send the three measurements and we will quote it for delivery to Winnipeg.
How deep should a window well be in Winnipeg?
Deep enough that the base sits below the level the excavation reaches, with the lip finishing at grade. At around 2.4 m, frost design depth here is well above the national norm, so excavations tend to be deeper and the well taller than the same window would need further south. Measure from finished grade down to where the base will actually sit, not from the window.
How much does shipping a window well to Winnipeg cost?
Freight anywhere in Canada is $189.99 CAD per order, not per item, and transit runs 2 to 15 business days on top of the build time. Because it is charged per order, several wells ship for the same price as one.
Figures quoted here follow NBC 9.9.10.1 and local design practice and are general guidance, not a code ruling for your property. Confirm requirements with Manitoba Municipal Relations or your municipal building department in Winnipeg.