windows-doors-and-more include window bucks, window wells, and tar sealantwindows-doors-and-more includes all those other things you need when pouring concrete. When building a basement you have to remember the tar sealant which seals the concrete to prevent water from leaking through the concrete. It is applied to the outside surface of the foundation before backfilling around the house. If I'd have gotten a contract signed with the plumber, I'd have known from the start that he was going to charge an extra $700.
Who is applying the sealant? Be sure they specify that they will supply the sealant, unless you are supplying it. Check the pricing that you can get it for as opposed to what your sealant contractor bids for it. Your contractor will also have to tell you how much sealant you will need.
The reality is, if you have leftover tar sealant, what are you going to do with it? Give it to the contractor? Or save it till you build again in 2 years when it would be all hard? This one I would probably opt for letting the sealant contractor supply himself, then he could use it up in another job. That is what we did. You'll need to coordinate with your sealant sub. The sealant is done before the backfilling is done. Be sure you sign a contract with your sealant contractor via the fax before he begins. Indicate whether he is providing the sealant and the labor and materials costs.
This picture shows the black tar sealant as well as the window well. Sealant is either rolled on or if they have the equipment they will spray it on. The only thing is they have to make sure and get a thick enough coating. Whichever way it is done, applying the sealant is a very messy job. Window Wells and BucksTodays home building code requires basement windows be big enough and have large enough window wells so a grown man could get out easily, if he had to. They also require that the window have a window well to meet the needs of your basement windows, as well as a ladder to get out. The ladder must be available at all times in the window well so a child or any person could easily get out of the basement in the event of fire if needed.
Steel grates and plastic covers are available to keep leaves and weather or other debris from filling up the window well. Your inspector will require 6-12 inches of gravel be put in each window well for proper drainage. Some stores will offer steel window frames, aluminum windows, and corrugated galvanized window wells which can be used in residential, basement and foundation construction. There are some high tech window wells too, but the most common are the corrugated types for residential use. As to where you go to find the window bucks and wells? I'd google it and see who provides in your area. The cement contractor would likely know, too.
Wherever you place a window in your foundation, you have to have a window buck which will leave the opening for your window. The cement sub can put in the window well, provided you have them there as he is pouring the cement. Talk to your footings and foundations cement contractor , and see if he will include installing the window wells, as well as the bucks, in his bid as he is pouring the basement walls. Get it in writing! Have him FAX it to you. You also need the window bucks delivered before they pour the concrete for the foundation. You will need to order both the bucks and window wells and have them delivered when your cement sub begins pouring the walls. Coordinate with him as to when to have your bucks and window wells delivered.
Concerning Basement WindowsCement Window Bucks take a specific type of window. You'll probably have to order them from the same store that sold you the window bucks. NOTE: Basement windows are purchased at the same window store as sold you the window bucks. Windows in the framed part of the house are totally different from basement windows.
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The cement sub may include these in his bid, however, you personally can order them so YOU can pay for them yourself. The more things you pay for yourself, the safer you are all the way through this housebuild. 