For my physics class, we have to build a quot;bridgequot; that can cover a 26 inch gapOur only materials are one manila folder, and regular glue(like Elmer's.) the only way weight can hurt is if I overuse glueThe max weight is undecidedAny suggestions on types of bridges.
You can leave the window in, but I would recommend having the contractor slant the bottom window sill and cover it with tile or another water repellent surface so that the water runs off instead of just sitting thereIf the water sits on the window sill, It will cause water damage.
A bathroom must be ventilated, either by a fan or a windowIf the window is in the shower stall, extra care is required to caulk and seal the frameThis is especially true if it's one of those plastic 'stall' one piece insert units.
if you have the window in the shower it should have a good seal on it around the frame of it to keep water outhow about glass blocks instead of the window ,it will be easier to maintain than the window
Not unless you have completely sealed windowsA window in a shower is not a good idea unless you get a sky light or replace the window with the ice block type windows that you see in other homesThis will insure that you will not have water seeping down into your walls and causing rotting and damage to your home I would go with the contractor that told you it was not a good idea, the other sounds like a quack and wants your money.
Make a bending machine so the bends are accurate- eg Two bits of wood fastened together in a viceCut a strip off the folder and bend it into a W shape about 2cm deepMake enough strips to span the gapJoin these together, then use the glue to fasten more strips to the tops and bottoms of the W You now have an I-beamMake 2Use these to span the gapIf you feel inventive you could make a truss bridge but you would possibly run out of materialLoads of info (powerpoint presentations) in the link
