Here I have a corner bathroom. Left wall is exterior. My “header/top plate” is rotten. I am able to put my finger through it.
I have never come across a window header that doubles as a wall top plate, but here we are. I am bracing the rafters and attempting to remove the header. It is double 2x4. Staggered at the left corner obviously.
I would like to downsize the window without dropping it. Would this be a viable option in the future? For now I am just replacing the rotted stuff. New kings, new header etc. Exterior is diagonal 1x8 plank with asbestos and vinyl siding.Could I replace the header now, without modification in the future? Is there a minimum distance I would have to drop it?Everything else I have encountered in this house is built very... odd. So why not this? Has anyone seen this in the past?
