Vending and Rear Load change install

[nandromidas]

New here and looking forward to learning from all of you. Does anyone have referrals in the DFW area for someone that can cut into brick wall and install a new vending and rear loader?

 

[MEP001]

It's easier than you might think, but it's also really messy. I strongly recommend building up a contained area inside the room to keep the dust out of the equipment.

 

[Axxlrod]

I did this a few years ago. I hired a concrete cutting company to cut a hole in the block wall. They did a fine job but concrete dust got everywhere, and I mean everywhere.

I recommend taping off the area with plastic sheeting.

 

[nandromidas]

It's easier than you might think, but it's also really messy. I strongly recommend building up a contained area inside the room to keep the dust out of the equipment.

That is great advice thank you.

 

[nandromidas]

I did this a few years ago. I hired a concrete cutting company to cut a hole in the block wall. They did a fine job but concrete dust got everywhere, and I mean everywhere.

I recommend taping off the area with plastic sheeting.

Perfect great appreciate the heads up.

 

[Rfreeman]

Where are located in DFW? I am in Ft Worth and have some contacts.

 

[HeyVern]

It's not that hard to do, rent a saw, measure four times and cut once. A wet saw will stop the dust but spray water everywhere.

 

[OurTown]

Where are located in DFW? I am in Ft Worth and have some contacts.

Nice door and jamb. Is that custom made?

 

[OurTown]

Do you guys ever set a lintel above the new opening?

 

[Rfreeman]

Nice door and jamb. Is that custom made?

I don't know it was there when I bought the place but I like it as well. Anything that can make it harder on the idiots out there I am all for it.

 

[MEP001]

That angle on the edge of the door is a really good idea. Someone tried to cut my deadbolts, but they didn't get even halfway through. That angle would have stopped them cold. One of the washes I look after was broken into by a stupid kid with a pair of diagonal cutters. He spent 90 minutes hacking at the door to get in. That angle would have made it five times harder for him to get in.

 

[MEP001]

Do you guys ever set a lintel above the new opening?

I've cut for several changers and have never set a lintel. Probably should, eh?

 

[nandromidas]

Where are located in DFW? I am in Ft Worth and have some contacts.

Rfreeman thank you for the photos. SSCW is in Arlington not too far from FW

 

[OurTown]

I've cut for several changers and have never set a lintel. Probably should, eh?

I am by no means a mason but it probably depends on the weight of the roof structure, block size, opening width and how many courses of block are above the opening.

 

[Randy]

The last couple of changers I’ve installed that I had to cut the wall I used a gas powered concrete saw with a water cooled blade that I rented. The water made a bit of a mess but there wasn’t a lot of dust like there was when I didn’t use the saw with the water cooled blade. I always cut the hole an inch wider and taller than what the cabinet is, so there’s a ½” gap all around the changer then fill the gap on the top and sides with expanding foam in a can. The foam is like gluing the changer into the wall. Then put some steel angle iron on the sides and you’re done.

 

[HeyVern]

Do you guys ever set a lintel above the new opening?

I usually put in a steel sleeve, or frame the opening with steel channel