HOW TO install a Glass Block Window

Glass Block windows can be intimidating. We showed you how to remove the old steel frame window. In this video we are going to step you through installing the Glass Block Window.
You can measure the opening yourself and find PRE-Made windows at Home Depot or Lowes. You can also order custom sizes.
When ordering make sure that the window size is smaller than the opening size.
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[@homerehabpros9617]

If you want to watch as we remove the old steel window please follow this Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHXZnWOoapV7laM

[@djsioux2265]

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[@GlassblockMGB]

I cant believe you posted this as the proper way to install a glass block window. Hope nobody copies this. A 34x24 would of finished 32.75"x23.25" would of been perfect fit.

[@homerehabpros9617]

Thanks for watching. I appreciate your opinion

[@sgssgssgs]

Lots of problems with this installation. No wood should have been used. In 10 years, that wood will be rotten and the whole job will need re-doing. If the wood gets wet (because mortar is porous), it will expand and rot. The window should have been completely mortared to the brick or plastic channels and silicon used. The channel would be anchored to the brickwork. One good kick and the whole window is on the basement floor.

[@homerehabpros9617]

You make some very good points. Thanks for the input

[@DannyTodd-ClevelandSeoGuy]

I agree, worst glass block window installation I’ve ever seen! That’s the problem with using silicone to build windows, he should have used cement when building the windows, then he could’ve made it the right size by adjusting the gaps using dowel rods or whatever spacer he needed to make the window the correct size, then it should’ve been cemented using a mortar bag. Also,he already had the wood seal plate above, didn’t need to add more wood.. very painful to watch!

[@raymarshall2995]

@@DannyTodd-ClevelandSeoGuy I appreciate your comment. I've been watching all kinds of videos, trying to learn before I tackle my 5 windows. I was getting ready to ask what kind of wood, as it was the first video I had seen using wood. I wondered about the moisture getting in the wood, just from the cement, and that it might weaken the strength of the cement bond, causing it to break off, then it would expose the wood to more water/rot. Well, he was careful installing the window that's for sure, those suckers are heavy. It's always a risk putting yourself out there on these videos, but we can always learn something from all of these. Thank you for clearing up the wood issue.

[@diydiscover]

what about using vinyl "wood" to frame? I hope you know what I'm referring to. I have 11 basement windows on a 100 year old house that I need to replace. I had the same concern when I say him using wood and I was wondering if you could use the vinyl "wood"?

[@sarabellaj]

Couldn't you just use a waterproofing membrane over the wood first?

[@Rick-tb4so]

I replaced mine and used a nice thick bed of motor on the bottom and shimmed the top and sides. Then filled in the top and sides, let set up removed Shims and filled. You can use a Cement Caulk Gun Grouter for top and sides which makes a nice clean job. If you want added security, use a vertical rod on the ends, drill top and bottom hole in block and insert rod.

[@williamharvill7492]

Hi, Home Rehab Pros, your video has inspired me to order a glass block with a dryer vent to get a second dryer exhaust duct installed! We appreciate this fool-proof guide for how to custom fit a new glass block into an older house.

[@homerehabpros9617]

Thanks so much for your kind words. Hope it works out well for you

[@dmech5135]

Hate to be negative here, just want to help DIY'ers. This is not the proper way to install, it is not a pro install. First, NO wood should be used, this window should be "set" in mortar only. Brick ties at every corner, and top and bottom center as well. This will hold the window securely in place. This install will fail, it's unsafe and does not meet code.

[@homerehabpros9617]

Thanks for you input.

[@Losbitiboys4441]

This was awesome im just going to do mine thanks alot

[@Buckdeplorable]

Nice job, I learned quite a bit.

[@homerehabpros9617]

Thanks so much for watching. We really appreciate it

[@kristirothwell8320]

My window looks like individual glass blocks. I’m trying to figure out how to re-caulk or seal 🤷‍♀️where it’s cracked. It leaks a little bit on some of the windows in my basement when it rains. I’ve got masonry caulk so I’m guessing I just put it over the old stuff, if it won’t scrape off. It’s not coming off but it’s basically a line (the cracks).

[@homerehabpros9617]

You may need to really clean out your grout lines before you repair them. Not sure what the extent of repair without seeing it.

[@sethdublin508]

All kinds of fucked up going on here...I ain't never seen no shit like this before. What da hale? That wood gonna rot bro. That window should have been mortared in all the way around on boff sides.

[@yvettekammie8869]

Thank you for sharing

[@homerehabpros9617]

You are very welcome

[@jpopjr4066]

Thanks for taking the time it took to record this installation. I want to install a glass block with vent, though, how is the vent replaced if/when necessary?

[@homerehabpros9617]

There are different vents…dryer vent, window vent, etc. Each one can be replaced with just the part that is broken. If the whole vent gets destroyed I would just replace the window.

[@oman1415]

🌟NO No no WOOD!😤 You can tell by the way this guy plays with the mortar with his hands like Play-Doh, that he is not a masonry expert! 100% mortar all the way through, ZERO wood!

[@homerehabpros9617]

Thanks for you input

[@jerryg2073]

Good video. My issue is that my house has below grade basement windows (exterior window wells). Makes it very hard to do the outside mortar/sealant.

[@homerehabpros9617]

That does make it more difficult. Thanks for watching.

[@TedTedness-wu4vb]

Big FAIL, no pressure treated green or brown wood used. Also you should of used window tar flashing tape over green pressure treated wood that was sealed with urethane caulk.

[@mahendrabhagwandin5791]

It's a no no for cement on wood

[@homerehabpros9617]

Thanks for the advice

[@alwatts4108]

wood would rot over time

[@homerehabpros9617]

You need to use Ground Contact wood. Treated lumber.

[@BW-0217]

Why did the bottom piece of wood not go from side to side? I'm just curious

[@homerehabpros9617]

A couple reasons. 1) just makes it easier for installation and 2) Normally some of the Mortar gets pushed in behind it from both sides

[@bhadz100]

What type of mortar was used

[@homerehabpros9617]

We used a bag of QUIKRETE Mortar off the shelf at Home Depot

[@adamnorthville5636]

Thanks

[@Monica-rc7de]

would it be possible to show how you removed the window that was there before?

[@homerehabpros9617]

Thanks for the question. And the answer is yes…here is a link to that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHXZnWOoapV7laM

[@user-cy2cj2jd2y]

Where is your tuck pointer

[@mke7876]

You don’t use pressure treated or shoot the wood into the brick

[@homerehabpros9617]

You should use ground contact rated lumber. Geoff did not mention that. And honestly I hope that is what he used.

[@LiveNLearn1968]

Is it glass or acrylic blocks?

[@homerehabpros9617]

Glass

[@LiveNLearn1968]

@@homerehabpros9617 In your opinion, what are pros and cons between the two?

[@GlassblockMGB]

wrong size window

[@homerehabpros9617]

You are right. It was a stock window

[@barefootking6347]

That concrete definately breaking off wat any type of water damage

[@homerehabpros9617]

Thanks for watching

[@user-cy2cj2jd2y]

Where is your tuck pointer