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| My DH wants to cut some glass block windows into the south side of our poured concrete basement when we finish it. It's a dry basement right now, and I'm concerned that we'll cause problems. Any experience on this? We're also looking at enlarging an existing window and cutting in a window well for egress. It's my understanding we need that for fire code if anyone wants to sleep down there. Thoughts? |
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| Of course it can be done. The window wells should have a drain tied into your foundation drain. Fortunately, when we installed our egress window, we were able to find a concrete cutting service that also specialized in the install of egress windows. Super clean and tight result. |
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| "BTW, after seeing the cuts done professionally with a "ring saw", I'd try to avoid someone that uses a regular masonry saw. Too much chiseling with the latter to complete the thick wall cut, and it's not as accurate. " It depends on how big a saw is (and can) be used in the space. My regular concrete cutting guy has saws up to 48 inches in diameter. |
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