What type of saw required to cut a hole on brick wall?

biggsie

There are concrete saws that look like a chain saw with a 14" circular diamond blade.

They can be rented at tool rental places -- but I dont know how much they rent for...

They really make a mess with the concrete powder they throw off ...

Also remember to wear safety protection, goggles,earplugs and dust mask...

Flying Blue Eagle

rlaurentjr:::-You can get a special blade for the size skillsaw you have,(IF you have one ) it is a carbaremdon type blade, it's used for cutting concrete blocks, bricks . Take and layout the door, plumb up with a level (Perferably a 4ft. one, and across top, chalk lines on brick, top to bottom and across top as a guid to cut on ,make first cut about 1/4" to 1/2" deep. make sure you cut to the right width and wide, don't cut it 36" wide, or 6'- 8" tall. You can get the blade at lowes ,home depot , lumber yard ,ect. just tell them what you are going to do with it, so they give you the right blade Good Day, Good luck (FLLOW) THE ANSWER ABOVE ABOUT SAFTY MEASURES ANSWERED ABOVE :::: F.B.E.

ballengerb1

So you are installing a 36" doorway into a brick wall. You can't just cut a hole, you need to install a header to carry the weight above the hole, preferably a 4" angle iron. "2x4 brick wall " I am a bit confused by your brick description, how think is the wall and is it soild brick?

Flying Blue Eagle

Sorry ( BI ) Iwas manley answering his question as asked(Quatoed ) Yes he will need a metal angle lintel above the door I just did'nt go that far , I figuered that he would be back on here asking more info. and we could lead him futher on. Good DAy GOD Bless F.B.E.

glavine

youll need to put the lintel. as for the type tool , it will be best to use the gas powered saw with the bigger blade, the skil saw just doesnt cut all that straight in my experience