What was the original house s west exterior wall is now the divider between the two sections.
How to cut a hole in a poured concrete wall.
4 tall by 4 6 wide.
Don t force a blade into a cut.
Drill through each corner of your cutout using a rotary hammer equipped with a masonry bit.
Remove any concrete dust then press the anchor into the hole until it is flush with the surface.
G day all son and i dug the hole for the window well and i m very close to the point of cutting the opening for the window.
Score the length of the cut three or four times with the chisel.
Expand the drill hole to accommodate the anchor.
If you are working with a concrete block foundation wall rather than solid concrete you may be able to use a carbide tipped core bit on a hammer drill to cut through the block walls.
The wall is 8 poured concrete and the window is kinda big.
Pretty fast i might add.
The rental shop may be able to fix you up with a concrete core drill.
If your cut doesn t need to be exact use a cold chisel and hand sledge to cut the concrete.
If necessary tap in lightly with a hammer.
I just like to show you a little trick some time you have to install dryer went through the concrete walls all what you need is a cut off wheel and a littl.
You may need a little water to cool and wash out the swag while you drill.
Insert the concrete screw into the anchor and drive into the wall until secure.
The original basement after we gutted it right wall is the where the hole needs to be cut.
A circular saw with a masonry blade can also be used to either score or completely cut through the block.
These holes will mark the boundaries of the opening and help guide your cuts.
The hole should be slightly smaller than the maximum width of the anchor.