cut a new opening in a brick veneer wall

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cut a new opening in a brick veneer wall

by dan
(Park Ridge, IL, US)

I need to cut a new opening in a brick veneer wall so that I can install a new 3’ x 3’ window. Interior framing is 2x4. Above new opening there will be 3’ of brick to deal with. I was hoping someone could provide a clear concise ‘how to’ on this topic... including flashing, lintel, turning brick, etc for a finished seamless finish. Any and all assistance is greatly appreciated!!!

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Nov 16, 2009
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FOUND A PRETTY INFORMATIVE WRITE UP
by: Anonymous

THANKS TO ALL!!!

http://www.extremehowto.com/xh/article.asp?article_id=60696

Nov 09, 2009
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by: Masonryworktools.com

There are several ways you could do this, one is cut the window opening 3 inches bigger all the way around and place a 2x4 inside the opening then construction adhesive and tapcon or blue screw the 2x4 to the brick. Then mount your window to the 2x4 and trim out the window with a piece of flashing to cover the 2x4 and seal it with silicone. As far as structural, or the lintel I would recommend accessing the back of the brick from the inside of the house and cut a slot in the back of the brick and slide a 4x4 angle iron into the slot,overlapping the edge of the window 5 inches. The brick will not crack or settle after you cut the hole in the wall because it pyramids itself out, thus giving you time to reinforce it before time takes it's toll on it.

Hope this helps, thanks for visiting www.masonryworktools.com

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