Federal statistics released Thursday suggest that homelessness in Colorado, and nationally, has plunged since 2010, but local advocates said soaring rents in the metro region are fueling a hard-to-track crisis.
In this article, we'll show you how to cut through a concrete block wall and install an egress window. If you have solid concrete walls, the process is similar, except we recommend you hire a professional for the wall cutting (more on this later).our new window provides natural light and a safe emergency escape. Allow at least three full days to install the window, plus time for finishing the interior. Hiring a contractor to install an egress window and window well like the ones shown will cost from $6,000 to $8,000.
Adding an egress window is essential any time you remodel your basement to make a new bedroom, office or other living space. In this article, we'll show you how to cut through a concrete block wall and install an egress window.If you have solid concrete walls, the process is similar, except we recommend you hire a professional for the wall cutting (more on this later).ut you don't have to add ones this large. An egress window must have a clear opening of at least 5.7 sq. ft.âlarge enough to allow a firefighter, with equipment, to enter the home through the window. In addition, the window must be at least 20 in. wide and 24 in. high (while still meeting the 5.7-sq.-ft. requirement).