Basement Wall Cut Out
Basement Wall Cut Out
(OP)
I've recently moved into a new home with a full basement. Trouble is, there is no access to the basement from outside the house. I'm considering the possibility of cutting the existing foundation wall for a 3 feet width, but I worry about settlement. Anyone have any experience with this?





RE: Basement Wall Cut Out
If you decide to proceed, make sure you leave enough wall above the opening (it will be an unreinforced beam) to support the loads from the floor(s) and roof above, or put in a lintel.
DaveAtkins
RE: Basement Wall Cut Out
RE: Basement Wall Cut Out
Richard A. Cornelius, P.E.
WWW.amlinereast.com
RE: Basement Wall Cut Out
RE: Basement Wall Cut Out
I had thought about the lintel, but not a precast section(duh). For the seal, I was thinking RX Waterstop, but I like the flexible membrane idea. We've used such a product for wastewater treatment projects.