What Should I Do About Exposed Wood Above My Basement Window?
Asked by User_437dab!
Hey everyone! I noticed that outside my basement, right above the window blocks, there's a section of exposed wood that looks like it should be covered. It seems important because it's holding up a main beam. Any ideas on how to properly cover or seal it?
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It sounds like the wood should definitely be covered to prevent moisture issues. Ideally, the installer would have sealed and flashed the wood. If you can share a photo, that would help a lot! It can give us a better idea of the situation, and we can suggest ways to protect it, maybe with flashing or caulking.
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User_437dab!: Here's a link to a photo I saved: https://imgur.com/a/m07Ztt4. It looks like there was some mortar over the wood at one point, but there are also some old termite holes.