This is one of the better videos on how to do this. Never use wood in a glass block install as some suggest. A glass block window is "set" in mortar, just as you did. One pointer here...on the wood, before the install, waterproof it. Brush on Redgard, imbed Schluter membrane, use taping knife to squeeze out excess. Then roll or brush Redgard over the membrane, allow to dry. This will allow the mortar to "bite," it will adhere just like it does on the cinder block. Before you place the window...nail in 8 brick ties, two on left and right side, and two on top and bottom. This will fasten the window mechanically to the building structure. Add these two items to this install and you have a pro install. Great work Gina!
Ok! It looks it it doesn’t need a frame just measure the opening and mortar. I live in an older house and called and they want to charge me $2000 and said that they had to replace the wood framing. I think that you completely removed the wood frame and used the mortar and caulk around the window correct.😮
hey gina forgot to mention concrete is not waterproof and have seen many youtube videos of these windows leaking through the concrete,,should that ever happen just paint the mortar and that seals it,,i always paint the outside mortar and yet to have a leaker,,best of luck
Great video! I may have to do the same @ my rental property. How long did this job take? You have to let the mortar dry before applying the caulk correct?
You might have used a 1x4 under your sill plate to fill the large gap between your window and sill plate. It would better balance the mortar line around the window just for aesthetics.
Our house basement had mold from glass block windows, no ventilation. We had to remove two blocks and put in a open/close vent. I noticed that you took out a vented window and sealed it with a solid block window.
I guess theoretically you could rip some hardy plank or hardy backer board into a 1x4 and secure it with masonry screws around the frame of the window and then put the window in for tight fit and then add mortar. When you say mortar would a modified thinset be ideal or unmodified?
Hi Gina! Our condo management has broken our basement window twice when they replaced the back steps on our patio. Our metal window frame is so old and rusty (1973 install on the condo) and we were thinking of going with a glass block upgrade but we aren't sure that would work out too well. That window sits right behind the back steps and there is no way of getting behind it. What option would you choose?
You could install it from the inside however you would still need to mortar the exterior. If that’s not an option maybe you could just clean up and paint the metal frame. If it’s behind the steps then can you see it at all from the outside?
nice job but why in the world would you rip out the wood frame if it was rotten,,all you had to do is put screws halfway into the wood frame place window in place ad mortar and your done,,been doing windows like that for years the mortar bonds to the screws making it rock solid and yet to ever see any separation from wood and mortar,,good job though
Obviously I’m not a pro however my goal was to eliminate any wood products that might cause me issues later (rot) as well as maintenance (painting). Just wanted a clean look. Thanks for the compliment and your idea is great as well!
There was an easier. Way you should have just cut right down the middle of the board then put your crowbar in there in the whole thing folds up on itself and pulls right out. I do this for a living so it only takes two minutes.
Yes, I had a wood frame around the opening I could have left in place however I wanted a clean look and didn’t want the maintenance of painting and possible bugs.
Dirt-bike gloves AND sunglasses? Coolest contractor I've ever seen. Plus it sounds like she's doing laundry at the same time. Good job!
SlimDoug Maddox Haha! First time doing a DIY video and I learned a lot about making them! Sorry about the noise 😂
I’ve learned alot
This is one of the better videos on how to do this. Never use wood in a glass block install as some suggest. A glass block window is "set" in mortar, just as you did. One pointer here...on the wood, before the install, waterproof it. Brush on Redgard, imbed Schluter membrane, use taping knife to squeeze out excess. Then roll or brush Redgard over the membrane, allow to dry. This will allow the mortar to "bite," it will adhere just like it does on the cinder block. Before you place the window...nail in 8 brick ties, two on left and right side, and two on top and bottom. This will fasten the window mechanically to the building structure. Add these two items to this install and you have a pro install. Great work Gina!
Great tips, thanks!
Ok! It looks it it doesn’t need a frame just measure the opening and mortar. I live in an older house and called and they want to charge me $2000 and said that they had to replace the wood framing. I think that you completely removed the wood frame and used the mortar and caulk around the window correct.😮
@@yvettekammie8869How many glass block windows are you getting replaced?
She puts in clothes to wash first then goes to remodel. Love it😂
OMG, I’m so sorry, this was my first video, I filmed it the wrong way and then realized you could hear the laundry! 😂
@@ginalimbrick Don’t apologize I love it! YOURE GETTING THINGS DONE ✅
@@squirrelgirl1712 Thank you! 🤗
Hilarious and informative. Lovin it
Thanks! Glad someone gets my humor! 😂
hey gina forgot to mention concrete is not waterproof and have seen many youtube videos of these windows leaking through the concrete,,should that ever happen just paint the mortar and that seals it,,i always paint the outside mortar and yet to have a leaker,,best of luck
Glad I watched this. Def hiring this shit out.
Great video! I may have to do the same @ my rental property. How long did this job take? You have to let the mortar dry before applying the caulk correct?
2 days for both windows. The longest time spent was in the demo of the existing frame. Yes, let the mortar dry first then caulk.
Thanks for the video
Hope it helped a little!
Thanks for the tips.
You might have used a 1x4 under your sill plate to fill the large gap between your window and sill plate. It would better balance the mortar line around the window just for aesthetics.
YOU ARE AMAZING, THANK YOU
I'd use foam seal on wood to keep moisture from sill plate.
Foam is undefeated
if you cut the 2x4s, from the old window frame, in half with the sawzall, they would have come out much easier
If I interpreted the background noise correctly you were doing a load of laundry while installing a window. Multitasking FTW!
Haha! I didn’t realize how loud it was going to be 🤦🏻♀️
Cool nice job!
Can you do this if the top
Of the window is against wood? Do you have to use something else to secure it if wood?
My best guess would be to shim it, use expandable foam, cut excess and then use silicone caulk. Hope this helps!
Our house basement had mold from glass block windows, no ventilation. We had to remove two blocks and put in a open/close vent. I noticed that you took out a vented window and sealed it with a solid block window.
No ventilation=mold. I have other ventilation as well as heat and a dehumidifier. Sorry about your experience, but glad you got it figured out!
My problem is the frame is all rotten out😱
Just replace the rotten wood first. Definitely adds more work but I'm sure you can do it!
nice safety glasses
I guess theoretically you could rip some hardy plank or hardy backer board into a 1x4 and secure it with masonry screws around the frame of the window and then put the window in for tight fit and then add mortar. When you say mortar would a modified thinset be ideal or unmodified?
Thanks, I finally found my safety glasses 😂
I just used the quikrete mortar mix. I suppose the modified could be better but I’m not sure.
Hi Gina! Our condo management has broken our basement window twice when they replaced the back steps on our patio. Our metal window frame is so old and rusty (1973 install on the condo) and we were thinking of going with a glass block upgrade but we aren't sure that would work out too well. That window sits right behind the back steps and there is no way of getting behind it. What option would you choose?
You could install it from the inside however you would still need to mortar the exterior. If that’s not an option maybe you could just clean up and paint the metal frame. If it’s behind the steps then can you see it at all from the outside?
You should always put a vent it.
Love u thanks
How to buff a scratch out of one of them windows
Did you use a special kind of mortar around the perimeter of the window? Can you tell me which porter you did use?
I used Quikrete Mortar where you just add water.
Thanks for posting!
nice job but why in the world would you rip out the wood frame if it was rotten,,all you had to do is put screws halfway into the wood frame place window in place ad mortar and your done,,been doing windows like that for years the mortar bonds to the screws making it rock solid and yet to ever see any separation from wood and mortar,,good job though
Obviously I’m not a pro however my goal was to eliminate any wood products that might cause me issues later (rot) as well as maintenance (painting). Just wanted a clean look. Thanks for the compliment and your idea is great as well!
There was an easier. Way you should have just cut right down the middle of the board then put your crowbar in there in the whole thing folds up on itself and pulls right out. I do this for a living so it only takes two minutes.
Thanks!
Hey all you cool cats and kittens!
Ok, that was funny 😂
did you slope the outside mortar to push rain away from pooling at the base of the window?
Daniel weis Yes I did! I should have mentioned that, good call!
can u put these in a wood frame,for house window
Yes, I had a wood frame around the opening I could have left in place however I wanted a clean look and didn’t want the maintenance of painting and possible bugs.
We’re do I buy the glass blocks
I measured first and then ordered them from Home Depot. They are heavy so I had them shipped to my house. They arrived in perfect condition.
Not afraid of pretty long hair getting dusty..
What kind of mortar did you use?
I used Quikrete mortar. I’m sure there are better options but so far so good and no water issues.
6 minutes of taking one window out...🥱🤦♂️
For the ones who have never done this before, or are afraid to try…step by step. Good thing you have a choice to watch it or not 😁