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Posted by Dennis on April 13, 2007, 6:50 pm
It's common to use the edge joist as the load-carrying member.
(No splices in the mud sill or edge joist over opening.)
Be considered a single header joist up to 4 ft. 502.10
> I'm told that code requires a lintel for a 36" wide window when placed
> at the top of a concrete foundation wall. I've looked at many
> basements lately and it appears that the tops of windows are at the
> same level as the top of the foundation wall meaning that there are no
> lintels. Is there an alternative method of support that I'm not
> seeing?
> Thanks in advance
> K
>
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