Odd size block situation
#1
05-25-23, 09:17 AM
Odd size block situation
Hello!
I want to close up a basement window in our cinderblock foundation. I'm trying to not rent a concrete saw if possible. The height of the opening in the basement wall is 19". I haven't taken the window out yet to see if they built up the blocks an inch with concrete to reduce a 20" opening to 19" for the window (it's parged over), but it doesn't seem like it.
What is my best option for closing the 19"? I want to stick with concrete blocks and not bricks or anything else. How do I get to 19 inches when blocks are 8" or 4" tall?
Thanks guys!
I want to close up a basement window in our cinderblock foundation. I'm trying to not rent a concrete saw if possible. The height of the opening in the basement wall is 19". I haven't taken the window out yet to see if they built up the blocks an inch with concrete to reduce a 20" opening to 19" for the window (it's parged over), but it doesn't seem like it.
What is my best option for closing the 19"? I want to stick with concrete blocks and not bricks or anything else. How do I get to 19 inches when blocks are 8" or 4" tall?
Thanks guys!
#2
05-25-23, 11:00 AM
Concrete blocks are pretty easy to 'cut' with a brickset or cold chisel and hammer. It'll take longer than with a saw, but for 2-3 blocks, it's not worth renting a saw or angle grinder.
#3
05-25-23, 11:56 AM
Yeah - I have a cold chisel, but was hoping to avoid that. Any idea how they would have the existing wall blocks such an odd size? Can't be a block combination right?
#6
05-25-23, 02:00 PM
1.5" caps are pretty common, you can also get 2"
If they don't have them at your local big box, check with a block supplier. I live near a small town and there are 3 with in driving distance.
If they don't have them at your local big box, check with a block supplier. I live near a small town and there are 3 with in driving distance.
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