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I am going to install a glass block window in my walkout concrete
foundation (In a bath I'm remodeling) I have asked several local contractors for bids but it seems the job is too small for companies in my area. I've had a couple of handyman types out last month but none of these has even called back with estimates (We have called them but never recieved return calls) So... I am very handy myself and I was mostly wanting a pro to save me the time and hassle. I'm doing a one block tall (8" by about 4' wide) window just to allow light into the room over the shower. I don't think I'll be running into load issues as I'll add a 2x psudo header under the base of the first floor wall of my single story house. Glass block will bridge between this and the concrete foundation. Do I need more reinforcement? and any other advice on this would be great. I've also thought of deepening the window to 2 blocks (aprox16" still 4' wide) How badly would that effect the structure of my upper story?) I need to start soonish. as I've wasted 2 months on trying to get this done for me. James Wulfsong |
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