ᐅ Remove basement windows and seal with concrete.

Created on: 15 Mar 2023 16:35
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headroom
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headroom
15 Mar 2023 16:35
Hello,
my wife would like to have our basement window removed and the resulting opening closed. The window is completely below street level.
Our basement was poured with waterproof concrete, coated with bitumen, then the perimeter insulation was applied, and finally the dimpled membrane.

My questions are:
1. What is the best way to close the opening?
2. Should I use formwork and concrete? If so, all at once? What is the best way to seal the top edge, considering concrete shrinkage?
3. Or should I use masonry?

Thank you in advance.
Fenster mit geschlossenem Rollladen in heller Wand, von Grünpflanzen umgeben.

Garten an beige Hauswand: Rosmarin links, Kellerschacht mit Rollladen, Gartenschlauch rechts.

Weißer Fensterrahmen mit geschlossener Jalousie; Arbeitsplatte mit Werkzeugen und Kleinteilen.
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headroom
6 Apr 2023 14:58
Hi, I just wanted to check again if anyone has any ideas?
Thanks
Nida35a6 Apr 2023 15:53
I always only see bricked-up doors and windows; that seems to be the best solution 🙄
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headroom
7 Apr 2023 00:02
What exactly do you want to say with that?
Nida35a7 Apr 2023 01:16
Remove the window and brick up the opening.
If you can’t do this yourself, hire a construction worker.
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headroom
7 Apr 2023 01:27
Oh man, seriously? Is this the answer? Then why even have a forum where you can seek help from knowledgeable people? According to you, either you already know how to do it, in which case you don’t need a forum, or you don’t know and should just go straight to a professional company.
Thanks again.