block
08-14-2005, 05:15 AM
I hope I can ask these questions correctly.
First question is would a treated 2 x 4 be sufficient for anchoring a replacement type window to in a concrete block window opening ?
Second is would you set the window all the way out toward the exterior of the opening ?
The reasons for the first question is because I would like to use a 2 x 4 so that I can install some rigid foam board (according to thickness) around the sides, top and bottom (butted up against the treated 2 x 4) of the area inside of the window. They make a snack bar counter top that is the same as the regular kitchen counter top of our (her) choice. I want to place the counter top material on the bottom part of the window cavity (on top of the foam board) and then place a nice wood trim around the sides and top in the same manner.
Reasons for the second question is because of the exterior I'm 99.99% sure will be some kind of stone (real or cultured) with possible different thicknesses. Concerned with appearance and should window be placed back toward the interior of the block cavity opening for reasons of not having to use stone corner pieces ? Or is it better to have the window back toward the interior so its not exposed to the sunlight and other element as much ? Is this just a preference thing ?
Any thoughts, advice or opinions ?
First question is would a treated 2 x 4 be sufficient for anchoring a replacement type window to in a concrete block window opening ?
Second is would you set the window all the way out toward the exterior of the opening ?
The reasons for the first question is because I would like to use a 2 x 4 so that I can install some rigid foam board (according to thickness) around the sides, top and bottom (butted up against the treated 2 x 4) of the area inside of the window. They make a snack bar counter top that is the same as the regular kitchen counter top of our (her) choice. I want to place the counter top material on the bottom part of the window cavity (on top of the foam board) and then place a nice wood trim around the sides and top in the same manner.
Reasons for the second question is because of the exterior I'm 99.99% sure will be some kind of stone (real or cultured) with possible different thicknesses. Concerned with appearance and should window be placed back toward the interior of the block cavity opening for reasons of not having to use stone corner pieces ? Or is it better to have the window back toward the interior so its not exposed to the sunlight and other element as much ? Is this just a preference thing ?
Any thoughts, advice or opinions ?