How To Cut Concrete Wall For Window

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.

How to cut concrete wall for window.

Cutting through concrete isn t as exact as cutting through wood. Consult a structural engineer for advice about supporting a concrete wall when making a cutout for a door or window. 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. In a concrete wall without wood framing install the window framework by fastening it into the concrete wall with self tapping concrete screws.

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. I don t recall exactly what it cost i think about 300 per window and well worth it. 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. Rent a gas powered concrete saw equipped with a diamond blade from your local.

Not all window companies cut concrete but most will be able to suggest somebody in the area. The cost to excavate land for the window well ranges from 50 to 200 per cubic yard. I also don t remember a major dust storm i think they used water. You may also need a cover to prevent moisture from the soil seeping in.

The cost for hiring a pro to cut this egress window opening runs roughly 100 or more per hour and the job will take three to four hours. You ll typically have to cut 1 to 1 5 cubic yards per well. A plus room for adjustment. In this case you may need to cut into the foundation or concrete wall and dig a window well.