Looking to replace basement window but have a cross beam and board impeding the window. Looks like the purpose of it is to prevent joists from settling.
Looks like this may have been someone's remedy for a deteriorated / rotten mud sill (the flat wooden plate which sits atop the foundation wall, upon which the joists bear). If that is the case, it is ... read more
John,
Where is the home located in terms of climate region. There are some nuances when it comes to tuning glazing packages per elevation.
Keep in mind that standard Low-e glass will reduce the a ... read more