Egress Window In Basement.

[pushkins]

use 2x10"s and rip them both dwn to 6" that way the join is right in the middle. Now if you have a continious gap right down the center of your cnder blocks as sometimes happen when you cut them, rip down two different sizes allowing for both pieces to be fastened to block. (for example one might be 4" and the other 8" wide)

or
For ease, use your 2x12 (actual size 1 1/2 x 11 1/2) flush it to the outside and later when your doing your window trim add in the extra 1/2" piece you need on the inside.

[DKAudio]

Ok, I was in a rush and did indeed get 2X12. The actual dimensions were 1 11/16 by 11 3/4. I don't know if the mills were off but it worked out great. My block actually measured 11 7/8 so it is almost perfect. Thanks, I am almost done!

[HayZee518]

dimension lumber is always smaller than mill cut lumber. a mill cut 2X4 measures exactly 2 inches by 4 inches. boards are usually 1 inch or 1 1/4 inch then they are planed down to 3/4 or 5/8.

[DKAudio]

I know mill cut is always on, I guess I should have worded it differently.

2 X lumber at stores should always be 1.5"
4 should be 3.5"
6 should be 5.5"
8 should be 7.5"
etc.

Most of the pieces at HD were indeed 1.5 X 11.5". The pieces I found were larger, maybe swelled from being wet? At any rate it worked out great and got it done. Thanks

[DKAudio]

What do you think?

The window is offset from the well because of code width restrictions when the window is fully open.





I have a couple questions on framing the outside of the window. I was planning on using 1X4 pressure treated for the trim. A bead of caulk would be applied in the joint where the pressure treated 2X12 window frame and cinder block meet. What procedure should be used on the trim (additional caulk or other)?

Thanks

[pushkins]

Looking good, your on the home run now.
If it were me I'd apply a bead of caulk to the trim where it touches the cinder blocks as well. After you have nailed it and it dries come back and add one more bead to the very edge of the trim against the cinder block just to make sure you have sealed it off and it makes it looks pretty.

[DKAudio]

Thanks, what about the edge of the trim on the window side, caulk there too?

Should I make 45* cuts or do it like J channel would be done...

Thanks!

[pushkins]

If your house is "Craftsman " style then you'd just put one over the top and the verticals would just but up to it, otherwise I'd miter the corners.
Yes put a bead of caulk on the window side of the trim as well.