How to Cut an Opening in Basement Walls for Windows

Most basements could always use more light, don’t you agree?

So, it’s the fervent wish of many homeowners to punch as many windows in the basement walls as possible. But how do you cut an opening in the basement walls for windows?

While this is not a DIY guide for cutting openings in basement walls, we want to let you know two important details:

1. If the basement wall is made of concrete block, you can conceivably cut the opening by yourself. The reason why concrete block responds well to a circular saw outfitted with a masonry blade is because you are cutting out the mortar between the blocks, not the blocks themselves.
2. If the foundation wall is poured concrete, you’ll probably want to have a contractor cut the window opening (and possibly install the window, too).