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• Posted in thread: basement replacement window 32"x24" slider on 10-18-2012 at 11:11 AM
  I have my replacement window here now and am getting ready to put it in. It does fit nicely.The
  window case sticks out further past the nail fin than I was expecting, I expect this is to
  allow for the...

• Posted in thread: basement replacement window 32"x24" slider on 09-26-2012 at 05:23 PM
  Thanks for the video link. I am actually getting close to replacing the window, meaning I have
  all of the foundation repaired up the that level and I have the window frame built. Tomorrow I
  will order...

• Posted in thread: Support Beam Shims on 08-24-2012 at 03:03 PM
  I would also ask why the original shims have shifted.Is the stack of blocks plumb? If the stack
  is leaning at all, then you need to address that. As as stated above, the blocks should be
  mortared toge...

• Posted in thread: gaps in masonry foundation, expanding foam or mortar on 08-24-2012 at 02:55 PM
  Since you are trying to fill the voids and hopefully do some sealing foam is a wast of time.Use
  mortar or masonry grout to fill the voids. Obviously concrete will not work. A wet, soupy grout
  (Portlan...

• Posted in thread: basement replacement window 32"x24" slider on 08-24-2012 at 10:46 AM
  I found a Pella dealer around here who will sell me a custom built window. I have used Pella
  windows and some door before and they seem to be a good manufacturer. The cost of the window
  will range fro...

• Posted in thread: gaps in masonry foundation, expanding foam or mortar on 08-22-2012 at 08:49 PM
  Since you are trying to fill the voids and hopefully do some sealing foam is a wast of time.Use
  mortar or masonry grout to fill the voids. Obviously concrete will not work. A wet, soupy grout
  (Portlan...

• Posted in thread: gaps in masonry foundation, expanding foam or mortar on 08-22-2012 at 02:56 PM
  Well I guess I am going to be using type S mortar, since there have been no other suggestions.
  What is a good ratio to use? I would guess 1 part type S to 2-2.5 parts mason sand, but I could
  also see ...

• Posted in thread: gaps in masonry foundation, expanding foam or mortar on 08-21-2012 at 05:24 PM
  I wouldn't use any type of spray foam to fill those gaps. Won't properly seal when the time
  comes, and certainly provides no structural strength. Stick with mortar, and maybe consider
  Type S if you wa...

• Posted in thread: basement replacement window 32"x24" slider on 08-21-2012 at 05:17 PM
  I wouldn't dig into the foundation. I would just build the frame and set it in there and fill
  the gaps with morter. Leave the 2x8 far enough out so the rock won't intefer with trim and fill
  behind tha...

• Posted in thread: basement replacement window 32"x24" slider on 08-21-2012 at 12:29 PM
  Yup, that,s ugle enough. I have no experience with that foundation, but I would guess that they
  set the window in place and put rock around it. I think you will want new rough in with treated
  lumber a...