Cutting Egress Windows for Light and Safety

[@TheKitkat49]

Loved the bit at the end with the kids in the tractor, that was so cute!

[@SuzanneM7]

What a difference, the light just floods in ☀️👏🏻

[@markjensen6192]

My wife & I are a "2 man" (person) construction team, renovating homes together. Our next job is this exact thing. Thank you for being straight forward and Frank. Very informative. A winner.

[@hazeleyesyt]

I never thought that seeing a window space be cut out would bring me so much joy! That was so satisfying! Can't wait to see the house done! =)

[@MMDemp]

Todays Task is an absolutely delightful channel. I love hearing about so many details as you do each of your building tasks. It would be so great if you could do more than one vlog per week. I watch ALL of them. I also never miss watching the Bonnie Hoellein vlogsl. You and Bonnie are charming people with sweet, joyful children.

[@mariacasella979]

I'd watch Joel's channel any day!he is smart,talented,creative,patient,kind..He is working so hard and doing it all on his own

[@christinacarrier88]

My husband is a welder and writes on steel alot, he uses soap stone. Works great and is super cheap! Just don't forget to take it out of your pocket before washing. Bonnie will have your head! I know from experience! lol I'm loving watching the house transformation! You guys are kicking butt!

[@emilyericker]

I can listen to you talk home reno ALL day...you are a GREAT teacher sharing important tips and tricks along the way. Your focus on safety and quality is fantastic. The folks that end up in this house will benefit tremendously....if I lived in the area I’d buy this place in a heartbeat 💓

[@kellyedes6318]

You remind me so much of Tom Silva from this old house. One of my favorite tv shows. The house is coming along nice.

[@shelleypoole6415]

What a difference! I feel that this house would be better for you guys. Seems that there will be more rooms and Bonnie would have a walk in closet and bathroom!

[@TodaysTask]

Shh I don't want Bonnie to get too many ideas to move.

[@sunflowermom51]

Your videos are so interesting and informative. My hubby is in construction so I can follow a lot of what you are explaining.

[@TodaysTask]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@yousefrakha7624]

Hey jole I'm the person that asked you about ahat nails we should use for concrete. And the one's you recommended the work so good and they are strong thank you. Keep the good work up

[@lillieblair372]

Great video Joel well done keep up the good work. Love how the house is coming on ❤️👍. Loved how the kids were in the tractor at the end. It was really cute

[@VirtualSunshine]

I love these videos! I find house renovations so interesting. Especially as you are doing most of the work yourselves.

[@janegreen9112]

Love how many of us ladies are Luvvin ya Joel😂 I won’t tell Bonnie if you don’t!! You’re brill, easy to understand,you don’t rush info so even I can keep up. So excited to see the house done but enjoying your love and passion in the meantime.👍🏼

[@amypletcher4411]

I was wondering if a homeowner could change out those little windows in the basement for something bigger?! When I saw your mother-in-law doing her cleaning windows video and talking about how much light they bring in, I was sold!! Love your video!! We have 3 little ones and I know we could change at least 2 windows.

[@TodaysTask]

It is such an improvement in light, but it also creates a secondary exit in the case of a fire. I have heard that some insurances will cover the cost of the egress windows. Might be worth checking out.

[@jstephenraja1381]

Hi Joel you’re the best . Would like to see more more of what you di with the house and everyday life. Love you so much ❤️❤️

[@sandyc6569]

Yur a smart man Joel! I just know once you are this is gonna be a beautiful house!!!

[@Jessicastone728]

I love your family you guys are such a great family. I'm a huge fan I faithfully watch Bonnie's channel as well. Your kids are so adorable ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@gsm19911]

Question. It’s it “better” to have the foundation resting on top of the window like this house? What are that advantages and disadvantages? Or is it better to have the windows at the top of the foundation with just the sill plate above?

[@cheeseheadfiddle]

Awesome video. What a dramatic improvement on the space.

[@user-ol3oz8cs6b]

glad you are feeling better,,,fair play to you for the information re water,gas,electricity ect...always good to know about these things..xx

[@TodaysTask]

Thanks 👍

[@seanpayne3820]

If your cutter uses a mount wall saw make sure to leave them a good foot to foot and a half on the left side specifically (if cutting from outside which is best option weather permitting) so they don’t have to do upside down cuts I hated making them makes a big mess when I used to cut. also if basement finished you use a tub and plastic will contain all the water that gets inside. And GRAVEL GRAVEL GRAVEL. jth btw 😅

[@kimmychan1967]

Every basement needs these!

[@flowergirl1765]

Great video! I love your filming style and how informative you are.

[@ashleybautista2650]

I love your truck! I love your channel and beautiful family! Sending love from Wisconsin! 💕

[@KLAY1946]

I wish I could work with you, I'd learn so much. I was wondering do you have to worry about theft of anything with those windows open like that?

[@TodaysTask]

Come work anytime..... Yes I worry about theft for sure so I boarded up the windows for now.

[@danielmarkvideo]

Good video, nice job. However at the end with the kids in the bucket I was like, dude.. you know that excavator had a hydraulic thumb right?

[@greyowl1013]

Really excited and looking forward to seeing this house finished!!

[@wallrach5476]

Awesome work!!! This house would be perfect for you guys ;) AND Bonnie would get her BIG closet!

[@kimberlynorman2616]

I wish these videos were longer; there so fun to watch

[@carolineann5518]

Been looking forward to seeing this vlog since we got a sneak peek on bonnie the other day.

[@mattdillon2300]

happy fathers day to you and all the dads out thre

[@scottrohrer8964]

Hi Joel, thanks for the information. Question, could the same technique be used to cut the wall of a 8 inch thick wrap around porch? The slab of the porch is 6 inches thick. The wall is 11ft tall and i would only be cutting a 5 ft x 4 ft egress? The top of the egress would be 4-5 ft below the top of the wall. Do you think the wall would still be structurally sound with the use of a lintel? Thx Scott

[@TodaysTask]

I don’t know for sure when it comes to brick. I would contact and engineer for sure. That would be money well spent in my opinion.

[@scottrohrer8964]

@@TodaysTask It's pured not brick. Thx

[@jonb6474]

You're going have to put lintels in both side of the walls for sure. I'm a professional concrete cutter and have cut way bigger opens through block walls. But find out the type of lintel and size requirements and you'll be fine.

[@MathuSmyth1]

I'm about to be expanding a doorway in my home in a block wall. Just out of curiosity, do you only need one lintel? I was under the impression you needed one on both sides. Or is that because it's solid concrete?

[@TodaysTask]

It depends on what the engineer wants. He will take the roof and floor loads into consideration.

[@lvhr6176]

Great video, I am planning on doing something similar except cutting a door instead of a window, where do you get those lintel beams from and where did you look to get this concrete cutting services, did a quick search but could not find someone to handle cutting foundation walls like that. Thanks again

[@TodaysTask]

the lentils are engineered channel iron, and you can search concrete cutting.

[@jaredshowers1]

Bro!! Your amazing! I dug mine! Well I only had one. But I'm gonna send you some pics! God bless you! Thanks For your vid

[@TheBlissfullyDandy]

I like how you pronounce "lintel" like "lentil" the food hahah

[@mikedangelo286]

Great video! The ending is the best!!!

[@sethbeske268]

Hi Joel I am very interested in watching you with your house you are doing a great job stay safe remodeling the house Joel I will be thinking about you. I watch Bonnies videos two i am subscribed to both of your channels. Have a great day Joel. Sethbeske

[@mapleleaf6068]

Thank you for the great video. Very helpful. I am wondering if just one lintel on the inside will be enough for support? I am going to do the same job in my basement and a little worried if just one lintel is okay.

[@TodaysTask]

Yes one lintel is enough, but you need to have the lintels engineered for the load they will carry. Good luck with your project. It will change your basement forever.

[@jacobhuston1512]

Just found your channel! Love your content! I'm curious how much did it cost to have your foundation cut?

[@TodaysTask]

It cost $1,900 for all windows and two small HVAC access holes.

[@jacobhuston1512]

@@TodaysTask Thank you so much for the response!

[@michaelhaze4507]

If the support joist are perpendicular to the window that I’m enlarging generally a steel structural window do I need both a header and a temporary support wall ?

[@michaelhaze4507]

Im new to the business what's more Ideal Gas or electric? great content btw.

[@sheilas716]

Did bluestake mark out with paint where the gas and water lines were? I know that they do that here in Ontario Canada

[@sophiet8504]

Incredible Joel, great job!👌😁

[@nathanaelreynolds1732]

I don't see the video of you installing the windows like you mentioned at the end. I have a similar project I am about to start working on.

[@laurenh825]

This is fascinating, Joel!

[@joyce52]

Joel, are there going to be more bedrooms downstairs? Somewhere along the line I missed that part I guess. Just realized that the only bedroom upstairs is the master while looking at the drawings Bonnie had. By the way, you are a very "Handy Man" so would you build a tiny house for me? I am old, so I need one with a bedroom on main floor. Just kidding, but I do love them and wish they had become a thing before I got so old. Love how you love your family and how you want the best for them.

[@TodaysTask]

Yes there will be two bedrooms down stairs and three bedrooms upstairs. the drawings only show the kitchen and master area because thats all that needed drafting. There are two more rooms upstairs that will stay the same. I would love to build a tiny house...

[@KalynJewel]

This house is looking amazing! I can’t believe you guys aren’t going to move into it, seems so open and spacious the further along it gets. And that master bathroom & closet on the plans would be amazing! Loving watching this whole process!

[@philip695]

question: what do i do about the water for a finished carpeted basement

[@virgleo]

Hi Joel! I have a helpful suggestion about the master bath. Don't put the door to the closet in the bathroom, put the door to the closet in the bedroom, that way if someone is using the bathroom, you can still have access to the closet. When a closet is in the bathroom it's a big pain in the a$$. Let me know what you think, It really is a big deal.

[@jamafukkinR00]

What are saws used in this project Can u tell what saws u used bye name please

[@TodaysTask]

Husqvarna Circle Saw is the only one I know for sure.

[@m.p.s.3890]

do you install the lintel on the inside of the window only? or on both sides, the inside and outside of the window?

[@TodaysTask]

I only do the inside.

[@CybekCusal]

Lentil needs to be rated to hold up the whole house, not just the concrete. Also some of those walls are load bearing and some aren't yet you used the same lentil for both.

[@TodaysTask]

Good catch. The lentils I put in are big enough to support the loadbearing walls, and since it was the same piece of steel, I put them in the other ones as well.

[@cocolatte3009]

How much is the cost for 1 egress window?

[@cheeseheadfiddle]

A lentil is like a little dried bean. A lintel is a horizontal beam

[@bradleywagner8727]

Did you ever post the rest of this project?

[@LifeWithMeriana]

Hey Joel, you mentioned the special circle saw? Please let me know which one you used. Thank you

[@TodaysTask]

He used a regular concrete saw the first day. It wasn't shown in the video because I lost the footage some how. The second day he connects the corner cuts with a Ring saw which is what is shown in the video.

[@LifeWithMeriana]

Todays Task you are awesome thank you!!

[@eveb3749]

Can this be done on any house with a concrete foundation?

[@TodaysTask]

Yes, you will want to have an engineer make specifications, but I have done this to two homes now.

[@OperaticEngineer]

Super informative! Great video 👍🏻

[@cabl3duk313]

I watched this before I started my first ever egress install

[@leosilvaus]

What concrete cutter did you use?

[@NRB_75]

Curious....what do you do with concrete that is cut out? Haul it off or leave it in hole? I am in process of having an egress done

[@TodaysTask]

I have done both, leave it in the window well if the they are deep enough, or break it up and take it away. There is now easy way about this project.

[@NRB_75]

@@TodaysTask yeah they were big pieces but I wanted to make sure it was ok to do. I was wondering with water drainage under the big rocks if it would cause issues later

[@1ninjatiger]

Let there be light...and there was 👍🏻😂 huge difference.

[@tinabuchanan3780]

I saw Bonnie's video where she got upset about the vent in the floor. I have lived in several houses where vents were located in the middle of the floor between rooms.

[@michelebadey3883]

JOEL!!!! GREAT VIDEO SO THATS HOW IT IS DONE. WHAT A DIFFERENCE THAT MADE TO THE BASEMENT. YOUR VIDEOS ARE TERRIFIC.🔨🔨🔧⚒⚒⚒

[@TodaysTask]

Thanks 👍

[@dannydanny9875]

Time to let in the Sunshine Joel! ^_^

[@daveyandersen]

Is there a video of the window installation in the egress?

[@TodaysTask]

I do not have one, I wish we could have captured it.

[@ambull80]

No rebar in those foundations? Just wondering.

[@TodaysTask]

Yes, there were three pieces that we could see when we cut the foundation.

[@ambull80]

@@TodaysTask thanks

[@jking5772]

I wonder if cutting out that many windows affects the integrity of the foundation ?

[@lholder1104]

Do you have someone on site to help spot you and watch out for the power lines and such?

[@TodaysTask]

Yes, I have had my Dad on site almost everyday we have worked.

[@lholder1104]

@@TodaysTask Thank goodness...If I was Bonnie it would make me a nervous wreck if you were out there alone! ;-)

[@thomaseichstaedt4988]

Lots of deer in the area. I can tell by the browse lines on the bushes.

[@charlynsalaiz3752]

Can you use this same lintel technique on cinderblock construction? Does anyone know?

[@TodaysTask]

Yes, it will work the same.

[@dondyer6218]

where do you buy the whole egress system

[@vivibelswoopy]

Does the house have steel siding?

[@TodaysTask]

It has aluminum siding, but it is going to be replaced.

[@mariobmxo183]

Hey where do I get lintels?

[@josephporchia5902]

How much does this cost to have done?

[@TodaysTask]

It really depends, it costs a lot more now than it did, but about $1,900 when I did it.

[@dennisdeleonard1912]

a really good video....

[@charleswoznak4249]

How big does the window have to be for egress?

[@jonb6474]

I'm a professional concrete cutter and do these all the time. You're wanna look up building code for your area. Basically there is gonna be a maximum height for the bottom of the window so that small children or a elderly person can get out easily as well as a way to easily get out of the window well it's self. I believe there may also be different requirements on how the window opens and how much the window has to open to easily get out. Also remember when you dig out the dirt for the egress window well on the outside make sure you have very good water drainage in place. This not only keeps water out of the window well but also keep water away from the foundation.

[@tugboat2]

Very interesting!

[@Learninggether]

Great video!

[@MrImperial67]

I know the window is 48x48 but what were the dimensions of the cut you made to accommodate that window

[@TodaysTask]

They are exactly 48x48 the glass size is much smaller, but all windows are measured by their opening.

[@redciroc1211]

How much does that cost????

[@TodaysTask]

Pre Covid it was $1,900 to cut all the windows. But I know it can be much much more depending on location and company.

[@redciroc1211]

@@TodaysTask that is a great upgrade to the basement i like it a lot that's something ill definitely consider when im a home owner

[@donaldmacneil1308]

What does it cost to have a window that size put in?

[@TodaysTask]

just to have the windows cut was about $2,000, I will recoup all of it on resell and if staying in the house the daylight is well worth it.

[@MariaAkaBruno]

Good job 💪 😎

[@ryanmiddleton8215]

No part 2??

[@MultiPoupina]

This guy is amazing

[@joeskis]

has home invasions gone up proportional to egress installs? Seems like the easiest and most hidden way to break into a person's home.

[@TodaysTask]

No, but escaping house fires has gone up.

[@joeskis]

@@TodaysTask they really have data on that? If so I doubt they ask a follow-up question; could you have escaped without using the egress window? I'm not an anti- I just think it opens up a great way for a thief to get in.

[@rayvb5712]

Is it just me that sees no sill plate under the joists?

[@stevenlight5006]

The weight of the trailer ,and the brakes on the truck is the main reason for safety.

[@mickeybinas]

I don't see anything marked on the ground

[@richardsilva-spokane3436]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@taylorwhedon9486]

Did you have to have an engineer involved?

[@33snowgal]

Funny, 811 in a lot of Canada is a heath line

[@TodaysTask]

HA HA. I wondered how different that number would be for different areas.

[@samuelanderson4314]

It's called a ring saw.

[@kristenlee5051]

You have to move that vent in the middle of the floor!

[@keltonfergus5732]

Where's the egress window install video?

[@wyattburns6436]

Why would I put so many egress windows in a 1100 sq ft house

[@TodaysTask]

Mostly to bring in natural light. It helps the basement to not feel so closed off.

[@dannydanny9875]

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