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It is actualy one 4x6 header I had to remove everything and it's been 10 years I forogt. The 4x6 header is sitting on 2x6 jack stud that is screwed into a 2x6 king stud. The king studs are attached to the concrete where it was cut. Oh that is where the thick *** pink foam board I had in my...

One contractor mentioned something like that on the phone, said I could have widened the footer. But weird thing is that I have no cracks in concrete or the concrete slab. All cracks are above the door and it seems like the left corner dropped, maybe from removing a section of the footer. It is...

Here are the up to date pics showing the problems

I am in Cincinnati and the frost line is 3'. I keep trying to attach the new pics with the issues but I keep getting an error about a security token is missing

I know. I am kicking myself now

Well it has been about 10 years since I installed this and my door keeps sticking more and more and deadbolt dropped about a 1/2" down from original whole. House also developed stair step cracks in mortar, flashing from window above pulled away and concrete sill under window cracked. I have...

I am not using any additives.

Nobody is walking on the area. I purchased a small box of mortar from Lowes and replaced the tile today. It still sounds hollow but I will give it a few days to completely dry. I noticed also that it is porcelin tile not ceramic. Do not know if there is a special mortar for porcelin but Lowes...

I am having a problem with laying ceramic tile in my basement. I am laying down directly to the concrete flooe. It is only a 3'x4' area at the door entry. I used some old mortar that I had and set the tile. After a few days about 5 tiles had a hollow sound when I tapped on them so I pulled them...

i only dropped my ceiling 3" dont have enough room to run duct under joist. this stinks

I have my grid laid out and now have my ac vent coming out of the ceiling. It is in the middle of a cross tee. I do not know how to cut the cross tee and still have it secure with the vent in the middle.

You do need a permit but I am going to do it without one to avoid redtape. I got a guy to dig it out and take a dumpload of dirt for $300. He even has a saw to cut the wall but hasnt quoted that yet. The only thing that bothers me is the draingage and frost protection.

There is not a Bilco installer close to me. The closest one is about 100 miles away. They said it would cost about $3000 to install. Plus the $500 for cutting the wall and money to rent excavator. Then I am still wondering about the frost line.

The door would be in the long wall of the foundation that is 50' long. I will post some pictures here. The door will replace the window to the right if looking form inside and there is also a picture of the floor drain.

I was thinking that if I just put in a 36" door it would be alot less cutting. If I go with a 36" door I will have to run my steps perpindicular to my house which might lead to more water in the stairwell. The stairs would protrude about 12' into my yard which wouldnt be a problem for me. If I...