anyone make own egress wells and covers?

[Just Don]

anyone built there own egress window wells? Actually building wooden window wells for egress is easiest part. Making a cover to keep every stray pop bottle and gobs of tree leaves is most difficult.

Was thinking plexiglass but size width is limiting factor unless I seam it or put wood extension next to house first then plexi. thinking 4 foot square.

Bought en wells and covers seem real pricey,,,but do look better.

Do I need to do anything to control heat inside the one on south face of house? Other is north side and gets some shade.

North side has additional problem of brick and house sticks out 5" more on top than bottom because of width of brick,,,plus angle of corbel block.

Drainage is assured since pure gravel all the way down to drain tile. Water doesnt hold in gravel much.

What can I do for a decent attractive cover that doesnt blow away in every breeze???