Posted by: Chris Duncan on June 15, 1999 at 22:58:16:

Roughly-finished, below-ground basement with 7' ceilings currently has drafty, rusting 15" high x 33" wide windows right at top of walls. Can I enlarge opening in masonry and dig lower in outside window well to install larger windows? What do I need to get through 8" thick 1959 masonry foundation? Can I do it myself or does this call for professional help? Do I run risks of water problems (minimal dampness currently)? Other possible problems? I haven't checked books yet -- after all, it's 1999 and we've got the web -- but would get one if recommended. Thanks,

-- Chris

Followups::

• Re: Enlarging basement window in masonry Jim 19:13:52 12/15/99 (0)
• Re: Enlarging basement window in masonry Jeff 20:46:40 6/16/99 (1)
  • Re: Enlarging basement window in masonry Nancy 09:21:49 10/05/2004 (0)

: Roughly-finished, below-ground basement with 7' ceilings currently has drafty, rusting 15" high x 33" wide windows right at top of walls. Can I enlarge opening in masonry and dig lower in outside window well to install larger windows? What do I need to get through 8" thick 1959 masonry foundation? Can I do it myself or does this call for professional help? Do I run risks of water problems (minimal dampness currently)? Other possible problems? I haven't checked books yet -- after all, it's 1999 and we've got the web -- but would get one if recommended. Thanks, : -- Chris

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