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I figured it would take me longer to get this sorted out but.... I talked to several structural engineers who would be happy to take a look for 400 bucks, but I did find one who wanted to chat. He's also done alot of this kind of analysis and here was his perspective. 1. In a foundation...

Uh oh, I 've already taken out the brick ... kidding. The code for my area is that the sill height must not be more than 44 inches off the ground. Openable window dimensions must be 5.7 ft^2 and minimum dimensions are 35" X 24" tall or 20" X 41" tall. I've got the window well requirements...

I peeled back another layer of my onion, I mean house, and it looks there was no proper header installed for this window. The interior brick was set directly on top of a 2X6 (I think). See the first 2 images. There is a window above but there is no way I can tell if a header is installed...

Thanks for the quick input Glenn. I never thought of a jackhammer as a precise cutting tool. More to follow, just need to expose more of the structure and snap some pics.

Hi there -- I checked the threads and didn't see these questions addressed. In a basement bedroom I want to increase the opening of an existing window to meet the code for egress. It's a 1932 Tudor revival with brick exterior. There is a lintel supporting the brick veneer. The window...