11:46 😮 That was Literally the most *PERFECT* Freehand cut I've seen. That brick fit the curvature of the pipe perfectly. Some will say it's Luck, But since it's Mike Haduck I say it's *SKILL!!* 🧱😎👍
When i saw the start of this i thought "how is he going to cut around those pipes with glass blocks ?...now i know the answer...you dont have to. Nice one Mike.
Love watching you go with what you have. Not getting caught up tearing everything apart to do a job! Nice work as always, you make hard work look fun! Thanks Mike
I like how you are able to give the brick a few taps and you get it to breakoff exactly how you wanted! I am sure that is not as easy as you make it look Mike!
I'm relieved to see you didn't use plastic spacers in between the glass blocks, because I was forced not to use them (I bought them but the spacers made the overall window too large for the frame!). Did my first glass block window install and so far, so good. Thanks Mike.
Wow Mike. That is amazing. I love watching your vid’s because you don’t start them with, Hey, Hey, Hey, I’m the concrete guy. You don’t tell stupid jokes, have your dog or kids on. You just tell us the story and we learn how to do it.
Yes, the use of glass blocks seem to have fallen out of fashion in recent years and many feel they give a dated look. They remain a great solution when a visual window isn't required, still providing light into the interior space, providing great thermal insulation and are very durable compared to a typical glass window. I have a glass block bathroom window since it provides privacy and the room is ventilated with an exhaust fan anyways. I also replaced one of by basement windows with glass blocks after my kids broke the regular window 3 times over the course of 2 years while playing hockey in the driveway. Glass blocks will stand up to a ball, a hockey puck or a hockey stick. lol.
That's really good advice to wet something first. Not something that I knew. I recently filled some spaces to our garage where mice were getting through and I used cement but I did not wet around it first. I think it will still hold up though. But I'm glad to know this for future projects! Thanks!
Thanks always for sharing your knowledge Mike! I like seeing your work better than that metal flashing he put on :) Its awesome how new vacuum glass-blocks have insulating values equal to a double-pane thermal window. God bless
I have an old bad window in the basement. Probably easier to put in glass blocks instead of finding a window that would fit. House was finished in 1909. Thanks for another good video! :)
Most building codes require that you have at least one traditional basement window, which would allow escape during a fire. Other than that, glass block is a great choice for basement windows to let light in, if clear vision through it isn't an issue. Glass blocks have good insulation value with an "R-value" of 2.0 and are very durable. A burglar won't be coming through that window.
Looks good ..I had a customer that wanted a entry door sidelight made from glass blocks so that's what I gave him..I'm not sure on the insulation factor of these blocks but what the customer wants he gets..Take care.
Mike, I finally took the plunge and became a RUclips creator. I feel like I have to pay it forward. I don't have as much to offer as people like you or David O'dell but I have to start somewhere.
Hey Mike, could you have left that flashing off? I actually like the look of it without the flashing or maybe the top of the flashing could be cut down a bit to make it more level withe bricks above it?
The manufacturers and big box stores sell a specialized "glass block mortar" for more critical applications. For a more aesthetically pleasing finish, the mortar is snow white, very smooth and formulated to adhere to glass. A better choice for large windows, or as glass block used to be used for, to build shower enclosures, room dividers and fancy glass bars with LED lights embedded.
Hi Mike my wife saw me wet my wallet and put my money in it. She asked what are you doing? I told her I watched your video and I wanted it to stick. Great video keep up the great work!
Mike, why use rapid set mortar rather than normal mortar? I use the white “glass block mortar” which takes about 24 hours to set. It allows an amateur like me to fiddle around with the job before things become permanent.
Man u do awesome work. gettin ready to put some of them blocks in me basement windows on Saturday.. should I remove all the wood sill or leave it in. ???? thx
Hey Mike I'm not a pro like you but had a job were 4 lower glass blocks were cracked and I replaced them used the same rapid set but I made a surly out of that motor and used one of the plastic bags to fill in the gaps hope I did it correctly and it holds? What is your opinion I'm a mechanic by trade and tried this at my own home.
Mike I recently used the same mortar, but instead of sticking to the bricks, it just fell off. My mix was wetter than yours, so I wonder if that is why? Thanks.
You're a "Glass Act" Mike. Excellent instructional video. 🇺🇸
Thanks Brian, I like that, Mike
11:46 😮 That was Literally the most *PERFECT* Freehand cut I've seen. That brick fit the curvature of the pipe perfectly.
Some will say it's Luck,
But since it's Mike Haduck I say it's
*SKILL!!* 🧱😎👍
Thanks for the kind words, Mike
When i saw the start of this i thought "how is he going to cut around those pipes with glass blocks ?...now i know the answer...you dont have to. Nice one Mike.
Thanks Darren, Mike
:-)
Love watching you go with what you have. Not getting caught up tearing everything apart to do a job! Nice work as always, you make hard work look fun! Thanks Mike
Hi Ed, I would say about 4 times, thanks Mike
I like how you are able to give the brick a few taps and you get it to breakoff exactly how you wanted! I am sure that is not as easy as you make it look Mike!
Hi Juliet, it takes a few times to get it but like anything you get the feel, thanks Mike
Another mighty fine job Mike!
Thanks Gurl,, Mike
I'm relieved to see you didn't use plastic spacers in between the glass blocks, because I was forced not to use them (I bought them but the spacers made the overall window too large for the frame!). Did my first glass block window install and so far, so good. Thanks Mike.
Thanks Erik, I am sure it will work out fine, Mike
Wow Mike. That is amazing. I love watching your vid’s because you don’t start them with, Hey, Hey, Hey, I’m the concrete guy. You don’t tell stupid jokes, have your dog or kids on. You just tell us the story and we learn how to do it.
Thanks David, Mike
My question is who in the world would dis like this video? Great video Mike.
Thanks S B,, Mike
level, plumb,square and smart! nice work
Thanks Brian, Mike
Now that’s a great job mike quality workmanship
Thanks Paul Mike
Love your blogs makes me feel super confident in any masonry work I need to do around my home TY for ALL the help 👍
Thanks Bronx, Mike
that looks great. I remember seeing glass blocks in some older buildings. It's a nice look.
Thanks Sue, Mike
Yes, the use of glass blocks seem to have fallen out of fashion in recent years and many feel they give a dated look. They remain a great solution when a visual window isn't required, still providing light into the interior space, providing great thermal insulation and are very durable compared to a typical glass window. I have a glass block bathroom window since it provides privacy and the room is ventilated with an exhaust fan anyways. I also replaced one of by basement windows with glass blocks after my kids broke the regular window 3 times over the course of 2 years while playing hockey in the driveway.
Glass blocks will stand up to a ball, a hockey puck or a hockey stick. lol.
Thank you for sharing. Excellent video.
Thanks Bob, Mike
Your skill with the trowel makes it look too easy. Thanks Mike
Thanks Mark, Mike
Nice job Mike! Big respect from across the pond! UK.
Thanks Anthony, Mike
We love ❤️ you in NY Mike. Outstanding as usual!!!!
Thanks, Mike
You sure make it look easy! Thank you for the great video!
Thanks Jim, Mike
Thank you Mike🌺🌺🌺
Thanks Eman, Mike
good work Mike !
Thanks Dave, Mike
Nice job Mike.
Thanks Buddyboy, Mike
Nice job Mike!
Thanks Joe, Mike
Nice work.
From Oahu, Hawaii.
Thanks, Good to hear from Hawaii, Mike
Great work Mike,your videos are awesome im a mason myself and really enjoy your videos so thanks again and keep them coming 👍
Thanks Carmine, I appreciate it, Mike
Very nice work mike
Thanks Matt, Mike
Thank you Mike
Thanks Anthony, Mike
That's really good advice to wet something first. Not something that I knew. I recently filled some spaces to our garage where mice were getting through and I used cement but I did not wet around it first. I think it will still hold up though. But I'm glad to know this for future projects! Thanks!
Thanks, Mike
Mr Haduck your using Harrisons Ford Amish hat from "Witness". Good video.
Thanks Senor, I miss that hat, Mike
Nice job Mike, considering what you had to work with too.
Thanks Alastar, Mike
Thanks always for sharing your knowledge Mike! I like seeing your work better than that metal flashing he put on :) Its awesome how new vacuum glass-blocks have insulating values equal to a double-pane thermal window. God bless
Thanks R, God bless also, Mike
I have an old bad window in the basement. Probably easier to put in glass blocks instead of finding a window that would fit. House was finished in 1909.
Thanks for another good video! :)
Thanks Swede, I also got videos on replacing windows, thanks Mike
Most building codes require that you have at least one traditional basement window, which would allow escape during a fire. Other than that, glass block is a great choice for basement windows to let light in, if clear vision through it isn't an issue. Glass blocks have good insulation value with an "R-value" of 2.0 and are very durable. A burglar won't be coming through that window.
Looks good ..I had a customer that wanted a entry door sidelight made from glass blocks so that's what I gave him..I'm not sure on the insulation factor of these blocks but what the customer wants he gets..Take care.
Thanks Davy, I agree, Mike
Mike, I finally took the plunge and became a RUclips creator. I feel like I have to pay it forward. I don't have as much to offer as people like you or David O'dell but I have to start somewhere.
Hi 814, that's great, I wish you well, Mike
Nice!
Thanks Al, Mike
Hey Mike, could you have left that flashing off? I actually like the look of it without the flashing or maybe the top of the flashing could be cut down a bit to make it more level withe bricks above it?
Hi Michael, It was. It was just a template for the plumber, he said that's the way he wanted it, Mike
Hey Mike, love the videos! If you use the "Rapid Set" brand "Set Control", it'll give you more work time. Thanks for the videos!!!
Hi Ben, I know of it, but I just mix what I need in a few minutes, thanks Mike
@@MikeHaduck and you do get it done quick, great work!
The manufacturers and big box stores sell a specialized "glass block mortar" for more critical applications. For a more aesthetically pleasing finish, the mortar is snow white, very smooth and formulated to adhere to glass. A better choice for large windows, or as glass block used to be used for, to build shower enclosures, room dividers and fancy glass bars with LED lights embedded.
Good job!
Thanks, mike
Great video!:-) :-)
Thanks al, Mike
Looks great Mike.... without the sheet metal thing on the pipes
Hi Gibson, I agree, Mike
Looked great without that plastic cover the homeowner shoved on to those pipes. Great job!
Thanks, Mike
Hi Mike my wife saw me wet my wallet and put my money in it. She asked what are you doing? I told her I watched your video and I wanted it to stick. Great video keep up the great work!
Thanks Steve, lol, Mike
You good with that hammer 😂
Thanks, Mike
You gotta wet it first applies to many aspects in life 😉
Thanks vell, Mike
Wondering, why didn't you wet the glass block?
Keep up the good work!
JIM
Hi Jim, the glass does not absorb water and cemet would just fall off thanks mike
Mike, why use rapid set mortar rather than normal mortar? I use the white “glass block mortar” which takes about 24 hours to set. It allows an amateur like me to fiddle around with the job before things become permanent.
Hi Stephen, you could, but it's easier and faster for me to use the fast setting, thanks, Mike
Good reminder about wrapping those pipes Mike so if they have to come out... I did not catch the name brand of that item though? Could you tell me
Sill Seal
Thanks Sill seal, Mike
@@Dino_Buk thanks Dino
Man u do awesome work. gettin ready to put some of them blocks in me basement windows on Saturday.. should I remove all the wood sill or leave it in. ???? thx
Hi Kansas, I am a fan of getting rid of wood if possible, rot and termites, thanks Mike
Hey Mike you again in big business
Hi Spartak, no way, government takes everything off you, lol, Mike
Can you use concrete for laying those glass pieces?
Hi concrete has gravel in it so no I never use it, I did use regular cement but anymore the fast drying, thanks mike
I definitely need to use the slower drying mortar or it will be a "big deal" trying to remove that extra with a chisel!
Hi Michael, it's one of things where you use it everyday you get the feel for it, but before fast drying it was the norm, thanks Mike
Thanks, Mike, I enjoyed the video. By the way, does Harrison Ford know he stole your look?
Hi Anleme, He does look a lot like me, lol, Mike
Love glass block , do you use an accellarator in the mortar for glass block , can they be cut , great job Mike.
Hi Rocco, they could be cut, but it causes some issues, rapid set dries in 20 minutes, thanks Mike
Hey Mike I'm not a pro like you but had a job were 4 lower glass blocks were cracked and I replaced them used the same rapid set but I made a surly out of that motor and used one of the plastic bags to fill in the gaps hope I did it correctly and it holds? What is your opinion I'm a mechanic by trade and tried this at my own home.
Hi Pete, if it worked it worked. , not everything has to be perfect and if you don't get a callback your good, Mike
Hi Mike, how many times did you have to mix cement for this job just using small batches?
Hi Lucas, maybe 4 times, thanks, Mike
Mike I recently used the same mortar, but instead of sticking to the bricks, it just fell off. My mix was wetter than yours, so I wonder if that is why? Thanks.
Hi Nick, a little practice and right timing, like anything you will figure it out, Mike
There is a special "glass block mortar" sold by the big box stores that is snow white, smooth finish and formulated to adhere to glass block.
I would think the rapid-set mortar dries too fast for a non-pro. Do you agree?
Its fast stuff, if the bag has been sitting in the sun or you use a warm water garden hose it sets so fast you’ll never get it in place.
Hi Pete it is very fast, the trick is only mix what your gonna use in 10 minutes, and have everything ready to go, Mike
I get anxiety every time I see that rapid set mortar, it is so darn quick or I’m just really slow or maybe both
Yeah it goes off quick! I like using the set control. It gives you a good 15 minutes longer.
Hi CY, yep it fast, you got to be ready and only mix what you need for 10 minutes, thanks, Mike
You're looking kinda "Amishish" with that hat... lol. Nice work as always.
Thanks Robert, Mike
That house could use pointing.
Thanks al. I like those 1 or 2 day jobs, lol, Mike
What a mess, did you get paid to do that? lol It's not even flush, let alone level or plumb
Yea, Got paid and they gave me a tip, thanks Mike