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Posted by JerryD\(upstateNY\) on September 12, 2006, 5:38 am
It's NOT called cement !!!
Cement is a fine gray powder.
When you mix cement with water, sand and aggregate, it becomes CONCRETE !!!
empress2454@wowway.com wrote:
> Hmm, as I recall the wood frame was to hold back the cement when it
> was poured. unless there is some code against it I would think the
> only problem would be the difference in thermal expansion betwen the
> cement and the nylon, whic is probably closer than between wood and
> nylon anyway.
>
> I would secure with tapcons (cement screws), they work great.
>
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> buywhe...@hotmail.com wrote:
>> I am enlarging my basement window by cutting a larger openning on the
>> concrete foundation (not too large to make it unsafe structurally).
>> My question is: is it necessary to install a wood frame using 2X6 ?
>> or can I install the vinyl window directly onto the concrete
>> opening, using shims, foam and insulation, etc ?
>>
>> What does one need a wood frame ? And what is the best way to anchor
>> the window to the concrete ? nail gun, concrete screw, adhesive ?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge.
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JerryD(upstateNY)
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