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Thanks for all the info. I apologize for the delay. Since taping it off I have not been having the issue so it slipped my mind. I will take a look and se if I can figure out where it goes. It's near a bathroom above but maybe it is a vent for future basement plumbing. I hadn't thought about that.

Off and on I was having a sewage smell in the basement. Last time it happened I tracked the smell to a open pvc pipe sticking down from the ceiling. Not home currently but I think it was like 1 1/2 - 2" in diameter. I cannot easily trace it but I am assuming it is connected to the plumbing...

Just to clarify remove window and in its place add 4 vertical members: one under each joist and 4 under the edge of the above window? I wasn't sure what you meant by "two 2x4 blocks in the floor space for the window above."

I am open to removing it all together. Could I just pull the window and and frame it in with dimension lumber? Maybe all treated 2x8? Since the block is 8" this is the biggest I could fit at least as framing, them header could be bigger if needed. The deck was installed when the house was...

Neal, I would definitely prefer an easier solution (who wouldn't), however I understand what you are saying and why you suggested it. Its definitely above my pay grade and comfort level. Also you are not the first one to suggest cutting off the deck joists and adding a support beam outside...

Yes its currently a single. Its on my todo list to double it up. Galvanized hangers and galvanized hanger nails I think they are 16d or maybe 10d, but they were what was required specifically for these hangers.

Neal, thanks for the info. I actually install joist hangers on the deck joists this summer. There were just end nailed, not even toe nailed. I wish I knew what I know now back then. If I ever buy another house I will know what to look for. I did have an inspector look it over, however some...

I think I will stick a screw jack under those 2 joists and snug them up for now. Not sure how to proceed a this point. I could even take the window out entirely but the blocks beneath the window would need to go as well , as they are angled at the top.

The window upstairs is very large ~8' wide and ~5-6' tall. The last 1' or so of the window is above this basement window. There is no floor above that window but the ceiling joists ie roof trusses do sit on the window. They run the same direction as the floor joists. I can give you exact...

What would you propose? I am open to suggestions. Also I just noticed in your previous post you asked about a window above this window. There is a window above this window, but ends about the mid point of this window.

The present setup doesn't cause any noticeable issues. It has deflected slightly but its only noticeable if you put a straight end on it. I am more concerned for the future and since I was tackling some other issues, I figured I would address it. A smaller window with a double 2x4 header...

Appreciate the feedback, and I am aware "everything" is wrong. Really just looking for suggestions on what I can do to fix it. I thought about pulling the window and installing something smaller with better framing, and a host of other ideas, none of which is ideal. I was hoping to find a...

I am attaching 2 photos. I think the window is about 30" wide.

My basement window is sitting on 10" concrete block. On top of the wind is a 2by treated sill plate. On top of the sill plate are 2 floor joists and there is some slight deflection in the sill plate. The joists are cantilevered to the deck. However there is nothing but the sill plate holding...