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Q Erik Hartronft- Were that backs and the bottoms, which are in contact with the earth, <br /> treated as well? <br /> A. Tom Aten-Everything that is in contact with the earth was treated with three coats. In <br /> addition a deck preservative was used on the inside to protect from water <br /> Q Erik Hartronft- So the windows wells were suspended and you went underneath to apply <br /> the product? <br /> A. Yes. <br /> Q Erik Hartronft- Why did you not treat the wood prior to constructing and hanging the <br /> window wells? <br /> A. Tom Aten-That is the procedure that I always use. That is to construct them and then <br /> hang them. That is the time I felt it was appropriate to treat them. <br /> Q Greg Cullison-Have you built these in other jurisdiction and used this application? <br /> A. Tom Aten- This is the first time I have used this application. In the past I have used <br /> pressure treated lumber and construction common redwood to build the same window <br /> wells. <br /> Q Ray Schlott- You built the window wells using 2 X 10's? <br /> A. Tom Aten-A combination of 2 X 10's and 2 X 6's. <br /> Q Erik Hartronft-To Tom Talboom-Regarding the evidence which has been present about <br /> construction grade redwood being allowed in window wells in the City Is that the case? <br /> A. Tom Talboom-No I do not know of any redwood used for retaining walls or window <br /> wells. It is possible that construction grade redwood may be used for retaining walls <br /> where a permit is not required. Technically the Building Code only recognize's pressure <br /> treated wood as allowable use for retaining walls. <br /> Q Erik Hartronft- So is not a correct statement that in the City of Louisville redwood is <br /> allowed to be used for window wells or retaining walls? <br /> A. Tom Talboom-I do not know of any window wells in which a redwood product has been <br /> used. <br /> Q Erik Hartronft- So the code specifically states that treated wood be used? <br /> A. Tom Talboom- Yes the code still applies even though a permit is not required. Permits <br /> are not required for decks which are less than 30 inches and retaining walls which are <br /> under 4 feet in height from the footer <br /> Q Erik Hartronft- What are the heights of the retaining walls? <br /> A. Tom Aten- There are two walls at approximately 3 feet. One at approximately 4 feet and <br /> one at approximately 4 feet 6 inches. <br /> Q Chuck Keim-How much is the step back each time? <br /> A. Tom Aten- Mr Aten drew a sketch of the method of construction on a display board. <br /> Basically the window wells go out 6 inches and then up 9 and 1/4 inches for each step <br /> This in effect creates a stairway to the finished grade. <br /> Q Chuck Keim-How did you fasten these? <br /> A. Tom Aten-Each board is secured to the other using treated screws. <br /> Q Greg Cullison-How many gallons did you use to coat your window wells? <br /> A. Tom Aten- The four windows wells used almost a complete gallon. <br /> Q Greg Cullison-How many square feet did you treat? <br /> 6 <br />