This is the window opening width. Rent a concrete saw with a diamond blade drill a pilot hole. Typical small basement windows measure 30 in.
High casement window youll satisfy minimum egress window requirements.
How to measure a basement window. Use the inside measurements instead of the outside measurements since some window sills are sloped. Use a temporary set of shims to hold the unit in position and then apply. Subtract 28 from dimension a to get the minimum required height of the egress window well. Close the window and make a similar measurement from jamb to jamb near the middle of the window.
Well show you how to measure your existing windows to find the size you need. If you didnt take the frame out you can simply measure the size of the window. I was able to accurately layout my studs and the still plate. If youre measuring a metal window frame measure the height and width.
Tips for measuring your own basement. You can get basement windows assemblies that come pre built with the outside brick molding already installed. Measure down from the joists to locate the height of the bottom cut. Since i had a nice plumb wall to measure from this method worked really well.
The aluminum trim work around our windows they did is the nicest in the neighborhood terry and michelle mason home remodeling our experience with ohio home doctor was fantastic. This gives you dimension a in inches. Dimension a 28 minimum height of the egress window well. Measure the window frame so you know what size replacement to get.
For a wooden window frame measure the width and height of the frame. There are many ways to frame around a basement window. These simply slide into position from the outside with the molding overlapping the outside of the opening in the concrete wall. If you extend this opening down and install a 29 in.
Record the shortest measurement. You can set these into the concrete after size and fit checks with some construction adhesive. If there is a gap of more than 025 inches you can use shim wedges to secure the frame. Mark the center of the bottom.
Measure the distance between the jambs at the top of the window. Measure from the maximum grade level ground level down to the floor level of the basement. We finished our basement for additional living space and contacted ohio home doctor for an estimate. Wide by 15 in.
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