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Old 05-28-2008, 01:17 PM
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Egress Window In Basement.

I want to take out the extremely small window in my basement and install an egress window. Eventually this is being turned into a bedroom.

Here is my idea of how to do this, is this correct?..

-Dig and install new window well
-Take out old window and expose cinder block wall
-Cut out rough opening 3.5" larger than window size with 12" diamond blade saw.
-Build a frame out of pressure treated 2X4s on all 4 sides; caulk and anchor to blocks with tapcons or hammer expansion anchors.
-Install new window with shims and screw into 2X4 framing.
-Spray expanding foam around window and caulk.

Is it as easy as that?

What type of window well do you recommend, I saw a few different types last time I looked.

How do I finish the outside of the window? You will see block, caulk, 2X4, window flange, correct?

Anything else?
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