Egress Basement Window Installation | How To | DIY Home Improvement

[@stepheniv4087]

I’ve looked at several homes recently which did not have enough bedrooms to fit our family size, and have often wondered what it would take to add an egress window in the basement. Great how-to video on the in’s and out’s of adding. Thanks! For those commenting on “why would someone do this”, you can’t resell a home and include the basement square footage and/or bedroom without a 2nd exit from said room/area. An egress window allows you to count both, thus increasing your homes value. Very worth it if you’re taking the time and money to finish out a basement.

[@mpoulin]

Would a hatchway count? I thought egress windows were bigger. Like a standard door sized opening and stairs in the well to easily get out. My hatchway is basically the same size as this opening. We built a room in our basement and the hatchway exit is in that space, which is why I'm asking.

[@ambermcfadden3520]

Thanks for explaining that, I was wondering what was the point in replacing the window

[@jasoncruz3506]

Stephen IV if a contact did this job how much would it cost

[@dave3464]

@@jasoncruz3506 $1500-2000 where i live

[@eriknango]

@@dave3464 I was about to ask.

[@swilhelm3180]

When he drops the Ramset and his son gives the thumbs up....hilarious! Because the narration continues absolutely normally. Its this contrast that makes it so very funny. This is something easy to do but very rarely done on online videos. Whoever thought of this combination is a comedic genius. And the video offers great how-to info as well!

[@mambobond]

That is the scariest circular saw I've ever seen!

[@kalijasin]

Calling in the concrete cutter guys was smart. 👍🏻

[@aussiewanderer6304]

And it only cost $350!

[@EllisDesignandTradeCo]

A window? Should've made it a door at that point and rented out the space! Haha, amazing job as always man!

[@Superduty_59]

I thought the same thing about a door. Should have made it a walk out basement! Probably wouldn't have cost much more.

[@elisscaliving5864]

j jones that’s not a common practice

[@CSSIandAssociate]

@@Superduty_59 A lot easier to get supplies and furnishings in and out.

[@priceandpride]

Exactly! Increase the value

[@bobbyward2440]

The whole point is that he wanted light in HIS basement..a door would add no extra light

[@Mr_Ashley]

“Pretty scary” bit of a understatement. Fook that!

[@trevormarsteller]

this is amazing. you have pretty much just convinced me to do an egress window in my basement.

[@huddybozak8803]

Did you do it?

[@tjtj7742]

I live in California, I don’t have a basement, I don’t own a home yet, but I really enjoyed watching this video. Hopefully I can buy a home with a basement so I can cut the concrete out with those huge awesome saws and install a window.

[@r3sianon975]

@@zaphoidbeeblebrox1809 Really? Is that how cheap houses go there? Holy shit

[@nazmicangokkaya3194]

@@zaphoidbeeblebrox1809 wow cheap house

[@josho1982]

Move to east St. Louis houses for $3,500

[@tjtj7742]

paul smithson How are these neighborhoods neighborhoods in St. Louis? I remember homes out in Flint Michigan being sold for next to nothing during the real estate crash but the neighborhoods were pretty much run down.

[@mattbrown1863]

St. Louis city has thousands of abandoned houses. They give them away if people agree to rehab them. Problem is they would probably be killed during the rehab.

[@genocideomega]

It looks good. I might have added a second layer of flashing between the window flange and the trim. In Arizona we do that on all flanged window installs, as well as the silcone

[@genocideomega]

I should have specified that I'm in Construction, and that is the process used in new construction, and generally how it is done in remodel or retrofit work. Of course there are the diy'er that may not do this. But at a trade level, you do everything you can to seal that window up.

[@GoldsConcrete]

Great work, as a larger company we still enjoy watching videos like this. There is always something more to learn.

[@campydeweysmommy5078]

Oh those look amazing. We seriously need to redo our basement. It was done when we moved in, but had a flood thank u washing machine! So all our floors were ruined. (Painted concrete)

[@DAROYALTY001]

You made it look easy, by a quick video, and surprisingly kept the correct red flag to have professional concrete cutters for the foundation. Video appreciated, and liked.

[@MJ-nb1qn]

The most important thing is that now you are much safer in your basement now. Good job!

[@holdemNE1]

Thanks Oprah!

[@terrythomas790]

Just like Biden

[@davejohnson3037]

Nicely done. The concrete saw was a beast!

[@richardblowers6875]

Suggestion put the drain at dirt level. Use a good quality landscape fabric over the dirt and the drain. Then put your rock I use river rock. If the drain is higher then the dirt it fills up the space until it can exit through the drain. And I also wrap the drain and down the pipe a little. It keeps sediment out better.

[@ckm-mkc]

Good tip. I would at least put weep holes at the dirt level and landscape fabric IMHO is a must.

[@JamButter123]

Sound perfect but what’s about bugs??? Mostly bugs can enter the basement window.

[@Superduty_59]

I couldn't tell but he should've used perforated pipe with a dirt sleeve. That way the water level doesn't have to get all the way up the drain.

[@SouthernEngineering]

I'll be helping my son do this over the summer, and I definitely take your advice and hire a team to cut the concrete.One point I would change on your install; I would have used a water based foundation mastic on the concrete before the tape, (clean concrete, mastic, dry, tape, dry, trim) and then another coat after tape then trim after it's all cured. Thanks for sharing.

[@benashby8510]

Southern Engineering did you guys cut on your own? What would you say was the biggest struggle?

[@abzainazraai]

Easy to sneak in/out 😅

[@justa-vibe7842]

Abang Zain Azraai teenage dream

[@AverageDoggo]

back when I was a teenager we used to do exactly that, Or when I was a bit younger we would play infection tag at my friends (less than) mansion, These windows were KEY in our escapes

[@Adriel_HD]

AverageDoggo fun times huh

[@abzainazraai]

Shank Adams yeahh huhu! 🥴

[@r.d.9399]

Made it easier for a burglar too

[@handplanepastor8558]

Just bought a house, we'll be moving in two months, and I've been thinking of doing this but didn't know the work that was involved. Now I do and it looks like something I could do! Thanks. Also...stop doing this. I feel like you've got my house or head bugged 😂. I'm not kidding! This is the 7th or 8th time you've come out with a video or project I was researching or just started. Seriously. You're in my head.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Haha google sold me your search history

[@handplanepastor8558]

@@ThirdCoastCraftsman proove it! What do I do for a living?

[@LutherBuilds]

My thoughts exactly! Check out my recent comment.

[@tonyb2809]

FYI. Those Wellcraft Egress Well's are now $332 each piece. They are only 20 inches high so if you need 3 of them you're in for $1k. Like the video!

[@leelemon3373]

I was born in 1957. I will call a Pro like you. It is worth every penny.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Nice project. I always kind of enjoyed the darkness in basements, though. If it adds value, very worthy.

[@rainonmyface]

True, the coolness is nice! I mostly worry about escape in the case of an emergency.

[@whosaidthat5236]

So a quick tip for finishing up the concrete saw cut , buy a masonry diamond tip blade for your angle grinder since your at Lowe’s buying all this other stuff . Saves on drilling and chiseling the wall I’ve found not all concrete is made the same. And because the chisel worked at your place it might not at others , and an angle crack could go the other way removing more foundation then you want lol . With the angle grinder you get a 2” depth cut to create a really nice score line for breaking the wall

[@TheDIYMoneySaver]

Very well done. Can’t see anything that I would have done better to prevent water intrusion. Nice work.

[@bsshollis]

The only thing I saw that I would have done differently, is not use expanding foam. It can expand too much and throw it out of level after full expansion

[@glenjamindle]

@@bsshollis He used the blue can; "window & door", which has low expansion.

[@andrewmills3845]

Very "well" done eh?

[@Adriel_HD]

Andrew Mills godda-

[@Dodgestruction]

Properly flashing the window and drip cap should have been installed. This was not sealed properly.

[@truthsyrup5764]

You show the job well and explains things well. Many builders that try video design fail in these regards.

[@matsherwood6277]

If I had to guess, you were having trouble with the tapcon screws because you weren't drilling deep enough holes. It helps to run the bit in and out a couple of times when you are done drilling as well to clean out dust. If dust compresses in the bottom of the hole it won't allow the screw all the way in.

[@Pw6872]

Put a Lexan-type window well cover on that to keep out toads, leaves, twigs, 'visitors,' etc.. Plus prevents kids from falling in. Worth it.

[@mrcorson1984]

I laughed so hard when you dropped the Ramset off the sill! Great video! Keep em coming Chris. Looking into a Ramset now.

[@BeachsideHank]

It's no longer a .22, it's now a .21 ☺

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

That was really cool! I never saw how to cut a basement foundation before. I might have to have this done soon so thank you for this presentation and detail. 👍

[@caracaplinger1860]

We are thinking of doing this with our basement window as well. Thanks for the clear cut, concise instructions. And yes, we will be paying someone to handle that crazy- looking saw!

[@drapermike]

We are doing it to. We’ve been quoted 4500-6000 for the whole thing which is insane to me. Trying to look for any shortcuts to save us money..like digging our own hole for instance lol

[@nalgene247]

@@drapermike Sounds like what I was quoted, too. Crazy. One contractor I talked to refused to even let me dig my own hole lol. I decided to take on the project myself. I am even cutting the concrete myself. Check out the cut-n-break saw. It is much less industrial and way easier to handle. Doing mine this weekend.

[@drapermike]

@@nalgene247 ok let me know how that goes for you. I could never even begin to attempt to do it myself lol..not taking any chances

[@hydrastas1]

​@massContinuity I'm using a basic miter with a diamond blade and have a big sledge. I'll get it out eventually lol.

[@nalgene247]

@@drapermike I was successful. The biggest snag for me was pushing the saw to quickly. It caused the blades to converge and bind up after 4-5" depth. Otherwise I tacked 2x4s to the wall as a template and everything went well.

[@danielcummings8226]

Nice window. That saw is awesome and scary.

[@VW.907]

What is the window header situation? Great video concise and accurate, from what I can tell. Thank you.

[@RocketMan200]

When we have done egress installs, I recommend putting the well up to the siding. When you leave it open like that, there's a lot of water that can get in.

[@MichaelHall-rf3pl]

Wow! That was awesome. That saw was killer. Thank God it had a shin gaurd on it. Lol

[@toms3142]

We salute you mr. giant wall concrete cutter guy.

[@nicpedia2432]

Nice job! I'd suggest more than a few ramset nails on the PT wood (not sure how many you did) but in my basement the PT has buckled from drying out and although the windows work just fine, it makes the PT wood look ugly until I finish out the basement! Sexy saw system they used, makes it a lot better than renting a saw and freehanding that cut - possible, but lot of work!

[@TheLaughingDove]

It seems like if you placed on a really sunny spot you could even make a lovely little inground greenhouse to something like that...look out into your delicate little seedlings when you wake up in the morning :)

[@dejstoneatgmail]

Love the pace of this video--much info packed into a short video.

[@riverrat1149]

The professionals make cutting the concrete seem like butter huh?. I am always amazed at the difference in their hydraulic saws.Nice job!

[@placidrenegade]

That diamond blade makes all the difference mate

[@Ericd489]

Any thought of adding Z-flashing between the top of the window and your siding? An added defense against water running down your wall and potentially back up under the siding.

[@iLikeC00kieDough]

I agree that’s a really good idea

[@gordsinclair9583]

what is Z flashing Eric?

[@Ericd489]

@@gordsinclair9583 it's a piece of sheet metal that is bent into the shape of a "z" that will stick out beyond the top lip of the window. It's meant to draw water away from the house/window so it won't creep back up under the siding and cause damage.

[@gordsinclair9583]

@@Ericd489 thanks eric !

[@ChakatNightspark]

Dont forget. Put some Security Film on the window. little bit of extra protection. not only from ppl. but if mowing by window and hit a stone or little branch or so. will prevent the window from breaking completely.

[@Hohst]

Another episode of Y is dis in my recommendations

[@henriksandstad480]

Bruh I think we used the same profile pic tutorial LMAO

[@Hohst]

@@henriksandstad480 ummm..... LMAO

[@LutherBuilds]

Just rewatching this video as I'm getting ready to tackle this project on my failing window well and window. Every place we get a quote from is just too expensive. I'm not gonna lie, it's going to suck doing it myself. The window in it currently is a 34x65. But I know I can do it and save half of the cost of paying a professional to do it. Your video is just what I need to get the confidence to do it. I will have to enlist the help of a couple of friends to help dig out the old one.

[@MrClarkisgod]

I'm just here for all the inevitable comments from the KZbin experts on how you did everything wrong and your house is going to collapse.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Yea itll be interesting for sure haha

[@Gino20202]

Altair Ibn-La Ahad *your You forgot to mention grammar police.

[@philipcooper8297]

No, you are a house.

[@ElinWinblad]

Reading comments made my house collapse 😭🤪

[@BlockAck]

@@ThirdCoastCraftsman on that note... hah the only thing I've seen differently is a small strip/layer of foam between the window frame and concrete, like they do for sill plates. what do you think of this? not saying you're right or wrong. just curious on your opinion.

[@petersaulesleja8654]

7:24 "Backfill with pea stone only" then you packed clay/dirt tight against it. Hope it doesn't get soggy, then freeze. Loved the video though, very informative. I'm just a little sensitive to soak/freeze after discovering that my own window well has demonstrated that it has no drain at all. Thanks for publishing this. Enjoyed it.

[@RsbrryBeret]

Love this! I always like when homes have a well to allow full windows in the basement! Great job!

[@toodlican]

Pretty slick. I just formed footings for duplex i building. Plans include two egress windows for each unit. Thanks for your video, it sure helps to visualize my project.

[@mboeze]

Liked the video. Im pretty sure pressure treated lumber corrodes aluminum over time. Probably not a big deal on this project but just to let ya know!

[@chrish7927]

Preservative should be applied to the ends of the pressure treated lumber when it is cut. Especially that close to the ground.

[@tomsenft7434]

I don't think those nails are aluminum.

[@silverwoodchuck47]

"pressure treated lumber corrodes aluminum over time" indeed it does. When I built my deck, I used vinyl flashing. Aluminum flashing is against code in my area. I could have used copper flashing, but that's much more expensive.

[@murrys5444]

@@tomsenft7434 The nails he shot through the pressure treated he said were aluminium.

[@SCGNiagara101]

Ah, so that's how they do that. That was so freakin' cool to watch. They have a tool for EVERYTHING! Thanks for the vid!

[@andrewhochberger8748]

Nice job. Besides the functionality and the increased value you’ll enjoy, this is a code requirement for those looking to remodel an unfinished basement into living space in Maryland. Probably elsewhere too.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

exactly!

[@Yogi8156]

Cool, it's like a mini sliding door. I love it

[@langhilau]

This is the first video of yours I have watched and it was so good I subscribed to your channel. Nicely done on the egress window.

[@Cottonwoodconstruction]

What an awesome video sir! Great job! One small thing everyone else should do is to flash on top of the flange once the nails are put in. Everything else was awesome.

[@bcarss1970]

Needs a light weight grate on it and cover for rain. Trust me.

[@almazabraha]

Wow! This exactly how I want my Egress window to look. Very helpful thank you.

[@FrontierSettler]

That was amazing, such a great idea.

[@dawood121derful]

I have a full size window in my basement that leaks like a sieve, probably installed by the previous homeowner who knew nothing about construction. I had a carpenter install a new window and water proceeded to run out by what appears to be deteriorating rough opening. The only way I was able to hold back massive leaking was to have him cake sealant all around the exterior trim. I wish mine looked like this one.

[@askhowiknow5527]

I’m a grown man and I can confirm that concrete cutters are really scary

[@jonathanochoa3768]

Concrete cutters are scary in the hands of someone who doesn't know how to handle and properly inspect a tool beforehand. However unrewarding, I have and can use one all day as one would use a pen. Hell, I could probably gently scratch ones itch, or samurai a mosquito with one if so inclined. You have to respect it for sure and carelessness is rewarded with missing body parts or lost life.

[@bgrady24]

As much as I like to get experience in new tools etc I think definitely the right move to hire someone to do it right. Especially since likely it would be the only time you would ever do that in your lifetime.

[@mbchudno]

i dont know if you are talking about tool or tradesman, but 2 guys who came to cut my foundation to get windows installed in our basement were huge. Like imagine 2 Hulks come in and say: "Hulk saw, Hulk smash, Hulk carry pieces away." :) It was awesome!

[@LandonRoy-cv9rt]

I personally use polyurethane gaskets to separated the wood from concrete just like a baseplate, wood will ALWAYS wick water from concrete and I personally have found over the years it’s a better system and lasts longer. You still did a top notch job tho 👍

[@TheCHRISCaPWN]

I had no idea that it was this easy. Can you share what your total cost was? I know it will vary case by case, but it would provide a rough number. Great video, thanks! Edited for spelling.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

I just went back and added cost info to the description

[@Tyra5721]

you also need to seal the edge of the well or soil and water will leak in causing multiple issues. id like to see this after 2 or 3 hard rains. it also helps to put more of a dam at the bottom of the well to keep soil from seeping in under the well wall.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Well it’s spring here and we’ve had multiple hard rains and it’s working absolutely fine as it will continue to work

[@jeffrivard3633]

Great work guys! I'm just wondering why you chose to backfill against the well with soil, and not the recommended pea gravel? Reference min 7:24. Cheers!

[@BirchManagementLLC]

Agreed. In that clay that well will not last long. I replace a lot of those in our area.

[@swank1975]

Ty for posting this. I want to add an egress window on the side of my home before basement finish and I also need to rebuild one non egress window well that is old and failing. Good info.

[@jings1926]

HOW DOES IT LOOK FROM THE INSIDE!!!! JEEBUS MAN....

[@ZiadIsEpic]

Yes! Now I know how to clean a window, lay down bricks, and install an Egress window! Thanks KZbin recommendations!

[@joedime1]

Nice project! Was wondering if you had to pull a permit for this project? And if there was any talk about adding any additional header for above the window since you widened the whole? I'm looking to do the same project and my windows don't have any additional concrete or header above them, so just wondering if it is necessary. Thanks!

[@josephburmeister7156]

Disappointed not to see this answered, because that was my big question: how did this pass inspection, without a proper window header? Guessing there was no permit pulled...

[@nalgene247]

Wondering the same thing.

[@gdelete8098]

I'm all for DIY but I really hope you checked with a structural engineer before you did this project. Usually, when you create a larger egress of that size you compromise the integrity of the foundation. I didn't see you install any additional supports other than the wood frame for the window. Looks pretty, but that load on the wall when the soil gets wet is concerning now.

[@carlotta4th]

Good point, but fortunately it's only a few inches removed on the left and right (vertical doesn't matter as much since I assume the window already had some sort of lintel support? I hope?). So hopefully this won't be catastrophic.

[@joshuadefibaugh3634]

“Ramset: perfect even after dropping it.”

[@MrGrey-dx5sb]

Also if you use a gate for security they can not be locked at all. Also must have latch to open from inside of house to exit. If they have a latch and not just the folding kind.

[@raid.leader]

I dont really see the point of having a window like that, but I'll give a like for syncing the music with closing the window at the end.

[@SamA-jl7uc]

Hpusing code sys you need a emergency exit in order for the area for it to be considered a livable area .

[@hyacinthdibley2420]

....and a little more lighting.

[@hyacinthdibley2420]

@@SamA-jl7uc ....well, it was KINDA possible to exit through the first window. :-))

[@chrissmith2921]

Emergency exit. Duhhh.

[@hyacinthdibley2420]

@@chrissmith2921 ....EMERGENCY ENTRY? :)

[@rlara5]

Holy moly, those concrete cutters are no joke 😂 impressive 🔥

[@dedicated3772]

love a good window to stare at gravel

[@rainonmyface]

Would stare at gravel every day of my life if I could escape in the case of a fire lol

[@thorsky2754]

Still more light

[@coffeepot3123]

Place some plants down there and it's 10/10.

[@mikegarza7591]

@@coffeepot3123 yes marjane plants great idea lol

[@brandonbrandon4077]

Look into the concrete chainsaw. Lighter easier to control.and goes all the way through.

[@Stewbular]

Dang! That was a beautiful slab of concrete you coulda used for many wonderful projects rather than bust it up!!!

[@saxonsoldier67]

I was thinking the same thing. Table or bench came to mind.

[@Dfpijgyt564s65sgt]

saxonsoldier67 you want a 200lb table or bench

[@thebatman6201]

Now. To get it out of the hole ....

[@saxonsoldier67]

@@Dfpijgyt564s65sgt It was such a nice piece. I was thinking outdoor in a garden or near a fire pit. A slab like that wouldn't be practical in the dining or living room. A piece like this one would be right at home in Fred Flintstone's home. Perhaps that is my attraction to the slab. Just don't wander thru a room and stub your toe on it in the dark.

[@saxonsoldier67]

@@thebatman6201 A few straps and some manly muscle have proven capable of moving many a statue or stolen ATM, so why not a slab ?

[@MikeHarris1984]

I've used ramsets for over 20 years. They are awesome!

[@Patrk38]

Why would you cut through the window? Take it out, sell for 50 quid, or leave in your shed in case you'd have to replace the other one.

[@k.lamareyev4418]

Thank you!!

[@bestill365]

You saved tons of money excavating yourself. I will have twice the amount of digging you did.

[@bluerain8745]

Nice job! Did you have to get county permit and also an architect or engineer to evaluate to make sure the house would not crack on the window over time since you are cutting into the foundation of your house?

[@londonshadowens]

Use modern Windows not ugly windows these are ugly Windows not modern windows and these are not supposed to be ugly

[@Gilgamesh3six9]

Idk if he did but, they would certainly need permits.

[@billymacktexasdetective5827]

@@Gilgamesh3six9 I'm not asking the government for permission to work on my own house...

[@Gilgamesh3six9]

@Billy Mack, Texas Detective the way the system works. So do what you want and fight the government about it

[@stephendaniel168]

I just subscribed after you mentioned to hire a concrete cutter. Best advice I’ve heard.

[@planet-juicy]

Do not attempt in bad neighborhoods 😂💯👌🏽

[@chodax6431]

😂😂😂

[@lakhan911]

i needed this in my house growing up, could have snuck out so easily!

[@kylo-juju3796]

or your neighboors can see the girl trapped on your basement more easily

[@lakhan911]

Kylo-Juju the neighbors are too far to hear the screams, Let alone be able to see anything

[@kylo-juju3796]

@@lakhan911 i see... Oh well

[@TheConglom]

I'm surprised you didn't install a lintol of some kind, don't you have to shift the weight away from window frame so it doesn't become difficult to open especially in an emergency when you're gonna need it most?

[@justlilome9749]

That's exactly what I was thinking too when I noticed there was no lintel put in.

[@josegomez6549]

What's a lintol

[@TheConglom]

@@josegomez6549 A lintol/lintel is a structural support that takes the load of the home that would sit on top of the window and carries it around and down to the ground.

[@josegomez6549]

@@TheConglom oh okay. I saw some pictures and now have a better idea. How would it be better or even installed? The concrete is already poured. Would it really add to the structure given you'd have to cut more out to allow for the linton? Let me know if I'm wrong, but from what I saw it doesn't seem like it'd be a good idea

[@jackhammer4690]

I have a Q: The frame for your window is 2x material. Looking at the top of that, and knowing you made the window wider, should you not have made a header there, since the house is literally resting on it? I am looking for education, not harping. I mean, I did exactly this to my house, but didn't make the window wider-just deeper, and I have a block foundation (the 2 differences that prompted me to watch yours). Also, I didn't hire concrete guys, and it was cut by hand. Not as pretty, but framed up fine. Really not a problem at all, but again, block wall; it was cut in about 5 minutes. Brings me to a Q#2: Anyone do this task (poured, not block) without the saw on rails?

[@BirchManagementLLC]

I install the header up in the floor system paralleling the existing rim board. I also install the window a little lower to give room for trim across the top of the window at the time of basement finishing. I have a hand held saw for cutting this opening.

[@daniel51404]

Now you have to worry about burglar intrusion.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Not any more than any first floor window.

[@caddydaddy84]

Uh, you have to worry about that with first floor windows. Doors, garages etc. You must live in an apartment on fifth floor to think burglar intrusion

[@jessi330]

Same as all the other windows and doors.

[@DanRossGraphics]

@@ThirdCoastCraftsman 😁

[@daniel51404]

@@jessi330 yes but all other windows and doors are visible now burglars can hide while they break in.

[@rhdtv2002]

The whole DIY just took a new meaning..wooo..good job

[@ttttt316]

i have a quick question. How much for the cost both labor and part for this project?

[@dave3464]

For you? $2-2500

[@johnhotine4196]

I got bids between 2200 -3000 this week

[@amiry2589]

What's the trick in that question 🤔🤔🤔

[@bgrady24]

What’s the cost of just the cutting of the foundation? The rest is mostly labor and probably around $500.

[@dennismatveyev7548]

in my area cost estimates were $3600, $3800, $4600. The lowest estimate told me it would cost me $2500 to do this by myself.

[@elvillian]

Great job!! It would've been nice to see the difference in lighting inside

[@SteveVi0lence]

Did you use closed-cell foam? Anyways, I would buy two of those saw blades, weld it to my car at head height for the zombie apocalypse. Thank me later for wiping out all the zombies.

[@vitalilisau6181]

Gravel had to be on the other side of the well as well - for drainage and to prevent from frozen soil/ice pressure from the outside.

[@anon31415]

Approximately how much did the concrete cutters cost?

[@sebastienbessette]

$350 wrote in the video description

[@justanotherguy8791]

@@sebastienbessette thats not bad

[@meme7591]

I would love to do this however I live in Maine in the snow is crazy. And the runoff for my house would rip into that. And cause massive flooding. So the way that you had a prior works for me till I fix the exterior more and add gutters

[@CeleVision]

GREAT, ANOTHER ACCESS FOR ZOMBIES TO CREEP IN.

[@jenniferbaurn8240]

HAHAHAHA

[@chrisboitz7487]

My goodness Chris, you're killing it!

[@vansage2691]

did anyone notice the drywall on the inside of the window frame....He's fast

[@kooale]

U slow

[@baoba231]

Congratulations from Poland 🇵🇱. Very usefully things

[@AlexandreVachon]

Have you forgot the drip cap over the window?

[@-KIMISAFOX]

The way the siding is overlapping the flange it pretty much acts as a drip cap. I would have put another layer of that flashing tape over the flange to be safe though.

[@glenjamindle]

100% no drip cap. The siding runs right to the top of the window. Water WILL find its way down and behind the side trim also butted against the siding.

[@-KIMISAFOX]

@@glenjamindle I don't think you guys understand that style of that window does not accept or need a drip cap. The flange is a built-in drip cap, you could run a water hose straight on the top of that window and it would not enter. I definitely would have put some type of sealant behind the flange though.

[@IppiopaidFEEDBACK]

Really nice job. Just maybe some Blue-Skin in between the concrete wall and the wood window frame. Just so they’re not touching! Well done!

[@kerrykalls7732]

I'll try for the 1st time on my neighbor's house while they are away on vacation. Shhhh don't tell them

[@malkamusik]

That was a nice saw. I definitely would've bisected myself.

[@TheSuperQubit]

i was thinking about the same thing

[@alexthesage]

Забавно, что фундамент совершенно без арматуры. У нас в России бетон бы был нашпигован тоннами металла.

[@juliopelca9385]

Hey man great job on your egress window looks like it turn out amazing can you please provide me the measurements of the window and the cut of the basement concrete I have exactly the same design on my house I want to do something like that I would appreciate it thanks so much!!