How To Cut Concrete Wall For Window

If you are looking to enlarge your basement windows whether to fit fire code requirements or just because you will need to cut the concrete in the basement walls.

How to cut concrete wall for window.

In a concrete wall without wood framing install the window framework by fastening it into the concrete wall with self tapping concrete screws. Enlargements and cut outs cost more than cutting a window down. The cost to excavate land for the window well ranges from 50 to 200 per cubic yard. For a block wall installation fasten with rust resistant screws using a toe nail method through the jambs into the head and sill boards at each corner.

Consult a structural engineer for advice about supporting a concrete wall when making a cutout for a door or window. I also don t remember a major dust storm i think they used water. Since our egress basement window was in a wall perpendicular to the floor joists in a weight bearing wall we built a temporary support wall photo 2 to carry the weight before cutting out the window opening and putting in the header. Cutting through concrete isn t as exact as cutting through wood.

Rent a gas powered concrete saw equipped with a diamond blade from your local. In this case you may need to cut into the foundation or concrete wall and dig a window well. Slicing through slabs thicker than six inches is best left to a pro but anything less than six inches a depth that would include most concrete walls patios and sidewalks can be cut by a. You ll typically have to cut 1 to 1 5 cubic yards per well.

A plus room for adjustment. I don t recall exactly what it cost i think about 300 per window and well worth it. This wet cutting track guided saw can cut cleanly and completely through 12 in. You may also need a cover to prevent moisture from the soil seeping in.