Egress Windows

Diamond Chain Technology™ allows remodelers to easily add windows and egress windows to additions and basement remodels. Because there are no overcuts, water proofing issues around the windows are reduced.

Concrete chain saw scoring the outline of a large rectangle into a concrete foundation

Step 1

Layout and score cut the entire opening to 1” (2.5 cm) deep – 6 minutes

Concrete chain saw cutting the shape of a large rectangle into a concrete foundation

Step 2

Cut the bottom first to avoid pinching the bar in cut. Plunge saw into cut and cut to the corners on each side – 12 minutes

Wooden wedges being used to stabilize a concrete rectangle that is being cut out of a foundation

Step 3

Use wedges on the bottom of the cut to keep the core in place and avoid cracking while cutting the top – 12 minutes

Egress window placed inside a concrete foundation

The Result

Total elapsed time: 30 minutes