I have a question that I'm sure someone in this group will have a good answer for. I'm building steps that will involve tamping down dirt/processed stone over an existing basement window (2.5' by 1'). It was suggested that I morter some bricks into the opening. That's certainly a good idea and I may end up doing it, but I was wondering if anyone can think of an alternative solution.
Here's a thought I had and any thoughts on it would be welcomed. How about if I put a bead of that foam insulation around the window and then push a sheet of metal over the window opening. I would then fill in and tamp down the dirt. It seems to me that this would put a good hermetic seal over the window. Any thoughts?
Thanks! Bill White