what are some methods that are used to tie pressure treated window wells into the foundation.
I have some thoughts but what was wondering what is most common.
I’m referring to the horizontal 4×4 members that but into the concrete foundation wall
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In a simliar theme, has anyone ever used interlocking blocks (the kind that pin together) to make a window well?
35 years ago on own house creosotred D fir, simply put about 50 16d into sides of the 2bys, poured concrete aroung the casings as part of the form, still good, no movement, no rot or anything.
too bad cant get creosote without making your own these days.
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No attachment to the 'crete. The bottom rail is buried in the gravel. The ends are log-cabined. The steps are pinned at a 45* the the next lower one. All are resting/backed on gravel to keep them dryer.
SamT
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looks nice....what size are those? looks bigger than 4x4.
that set up won't work for me..I have to run straight up.
looks bigger than 4x4.
Railroad ties.
SamT
that's what I thought. I will be using straight PT 4x4's