Egress Basement Window Installation | How To | DIY Home Improvement
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2024
- How to install an egress basement window. A DIY home improvement project that not only adds a ton of light, but also substantially increases the value of the home by allowing you to count the space as a bedroom and livable square footage.
Total Cost (not including tools) approx $800
Egress Rated Window = $150
Wellcraft Egress Well = $120 each (x2) = $240
Professional Concrete Cutting = $350
Fasteners, Caulk, Flashing, Trim, Wood = $60
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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.
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.
Thanks for explaining that, I was wondering what was the point in replacing the window
Stephen IV if a contact did this job how much would it cost
@@jasoncruz3506 $1500-2000 where i live
@@dave3464 I was about to ask.
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!
Calling in the concrete cutter guys was smart. 👍🏻
And it only cost $350!
That is the scariest circular saw I've ever seen!
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.
A window? Should've made it a door at that point and rented out the space! Haha, amazing job as always man!
I thought the same thing about a door. Should have made it a walk out basement! Probably wouldn't have cost much more.
j jones that’s not a common practice
@@Superduty_59 A lot easier to get supplies and furnishings in and out.
Exactly! Increase the value
The whole point is that he wanted light in HIS basement..a door would add no extra light
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)
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.
“Pretty scary” bit of a understatement. Fook that!
You show the job well and explains things well. Many builders that try video design fail in these regards.
this is amazing. you have pretty much just convinced me to do an egress window in my basement.
Did you do it?
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. 👍
Nicely done. The concrete saw was a beast!
The most important thing is that now you are much safer in your basement now. Good job!
Thanks Oprah!
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.
Haha google sold me your search history
@@ThirdCoastCraftsman proove it! What do I do for a living?
My thoughts exactly! Check out my recent comment.
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
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.
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!
Nice window. That saw is awesome and scary.
I was born in 1957. I will call a Pro like you. It is worth every penny.
I've used ramsets for over 20 years. They are awesome!
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!
Great work, as a larger company we still enjoy watching videos like this. There is always something more to learn.
Wow! This exactly how I want my Egress window to look. Very helpful thank you.
My goodness Chris, you're killing it!
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.
Good tip. I would at least put weep holes at the dirt level and landscape fabric IMHO is a must.
Sound perfect but what’s about bugs??? Mostly bugs can enter the basement window.
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.
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.
Southern Engineering did you guys cut on your own? What would you say was the biggest struggle?
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.
Nice project. I always kind of enjoyed the darkness in basements, though. If it adds value, very worthy.
True, the coolness is nice! I mostly worry about escape in the case of an emergency.
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.
@@zaphoidbeeblebrox1809
Really? Is that how cheap houses go there? Holy shit
@@zaphoidbeeblebrox1809 wow cheap house
Move to east St. Louis houses for $3,500
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.
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.
Love this! I always like when homes have a well to allow full windows in the basement! Great job!
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
Easy to sneak in/out 😅
Abang Zain Azraai teenage dream
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
AverageDoggo fun times huh
Shank Adams yeahh huhu! 🥴
Made it easier for a burglar too
That was amazing, such a great idea.
I laughed so hard when you dropped the Ramset off the sill! Great video! Keep em coming Chris. Looking into a Ramset now.
It's no longer a .22, it's now a .21 ☺
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.
Cool, it's like a mini sliding door. I love it
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!
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
@@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.
@@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
@massContinuity I'm using a basic miter with a diamond blade and have a big sledge. I'll get it out eventually lol.
@@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.
Love the pace of this video--much info packed into a short video.
Holy moly, those concrete cutters are no joke 😂 impressive 🔥
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.
Wow! That was awesome. That saw was killer. Thank God it had a shin gaurd on it. Lol
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.
The whole DIY just took a new meaning..wooo..good job
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!
Very well done. Can’t see anything that I would have done better to prevent water intrusion. Nice work.
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
@@bsshollis He used the blue can; "window & door", which has low expansion.
Very "well" done eh?
Andrew Mills godda-
Properly flashing the window and drip cap should have been installed. This was not sealed properly.
What is the window header situation? Great video concise and accurate, from what I can tell. Thank you.
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.
Nicely done Chris! 👍🏻👊🏻
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.
I agree that’s a really good idea
what is Z flashing Eric?
@@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.
@@Ericd489 thanks eric !
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.
I just subscribed after you mentioned to hire a concrete cutter. Best advice I’ve heard.
Great "how-to" video Chris! Thanks for all the info! I have one that I need to rehab.
Another episode of
Y is dis in my recommendations
Bruh I think we used the same profile pic tutorial LMAO
@@henriksandstad480 ummm..... LMAO
HOW DOES IT LOOK FROM THE INSIDE!!!! JEEBUS MAN....
Great video Chris! Keep up the good work!
Too too amazing! Great editing to keep the process concise.
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!
Agreed. In that clay that well will not last long. I replace a lot of those in our area.
I'm just here for all the inevitable comments from the RUclips experts on how you did everything wrong and your house is going to collapse.
Yea itll be interesting for sure haha
Altair Ibn-La Ahad *your
You forgot to mention grammar police.
No, you are a house.
Reading comments made my house collapse 😭🤪
@@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.
Great video - been thinking about doing this once my basement was finished, thanks so much!
Do it before it’s finished, should be first step. That slurry spray gets all over inside.
Yes! Now I know how to clean a window, lay down bricks, and install an Egress window! Thanks RUclips recommendations!
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!
Preservative should be applied to the ends of the pressure treated lumber when it is cut. Especially that close to the ground.
I don't think those nails are aluminum.
"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.
@@tomsenft7434 The nails he shot through the pressure treated he said were aluminium.
I’m a grown man and I can confirm that concrete cutters are really scary
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.
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.
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!
Thank you for posting this video. This is exactly the information I was hoping to learn!
The professionals make cutting the concrete seem like butter huh?. I am always amazed at the difference in their hydraulic saws.Nice job!
That diamond blade makes all the difference mate
Needs a light weight grate on it and cover for rain. Trust me.
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!
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...
Wondering the same thing.
We salute you mr. giant wall concrete cutter guy.
Fun project, turned out very nice.
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.
exactly!
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.
I just went back and added cost info to the description
Looks great!
Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing!
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.
Hpusing code sys you need a emergency exit in order for the area for it to be considered a livable area .
....and a little more lighting.
@@SamA-jl7uc ....well, it was KINDA possible to exit through the first window. :-))
Emergency exit. Duhhh.
@@chrissmith2921 ....EMERGENCY ENTRY? :)
“Ramset: perfect even after dropping it.”
Nice job and it looks great
Love this great job.
love a good window to stare at gravel
Would stare at gravel every day of my life if I could escape in the case of a fire lol
Still more light
Place some plants down there and it's 10/10.
@@coffeepot3123 yes marjane plants great idea lol
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.
Great video! I'm installing 2 egresses (egress-i?) next weekend and this was very insightful.
Great video- really helpful. I think I’ll give it a try.
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?
Use modern Windows not ugly windows these are ugly Windows not modern windows and these are not supposed to be ugly
Idk if he did but, they would certainly need permits.
@@Gilgamesh3six9 I'm not asking the government for permission to work on my own house...
@Billy Mack, Texas Detective the way the system works. So do what you want and fight the government about it
Do not attempt in bad neighborhoods 😂💯👌🏽
😂😂😂
Great vid. Very well put together.
Thanks very much for this information! 😀
did anyone notice the drywall on the inside of the window frame....He's fast
U slow
Dang! That was a beautiful slab of concrete you coulda used for many wonderful projects rather than bust it up!!!
I was thinking the same thing. Table or bench came to mind.
saxonsoldier67 you want a 200lb table or bench
Now. To get it out of the hole ....
@@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.
@@thebatman6201 A few straps and some manly muscle have proven capable of moving many a statue or stolen ATM, so why not a slab ?
that's some savage asss concrete cutter... good tips on cutting concrete, thanks. you guys are awesome, carry on!
Great build!
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?
That's exactly what I was thinking too when I noticed there was no lintel put in.
What's a lintol
@@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.
@@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
0:41 *-nearly smashes window-*
Looks so easy. I think I'll install 3 of them this afternoon. 😉
Well done. Well done indeed.
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.
Thank you!!
Забавно, что фундамент совершенно без арматуры.
У нас в России бетон бы был нашпигован тоннами металла.
Well done, enjoyed the video and info.
Nice work looks great
i have a quick question. How much for the cost both labor and part for this project?
For you? $2-2500
I got bids between 2200 -3000 this week
What's the trick in that question 🤔🤔🤔
What’s the cost of just the cutting of the foundation? The rest is mostly labor and probably around $500.
in my area cost estimates were $3600, $3800, $4600. The lowest estimate told me it would cost me $2500 to do this by myself.
Approximately how much did the concrete cutters cost?
$350 wrote in the video description
@@sebastienbessette thats not bad
It is a very useful video. Thank you for posting.
Great job sir!