HOW TO install a Glass Block Window 

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Thanks for watching. I appreciate your opinion

You make some very good points. Thanks for the input

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!

@@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.

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"?

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

Thanks for you input.

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

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

Thanks for the question. And the answer is yes…here is a link to that video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BDvl0r50H_A.html

Thanks for you input

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

Thanks for the advice

You need to use Ground Contact wood. Treated lumber.

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

That's wut I was thinking but didn't wanna say it 😂 im no pro but damm

You are right. It was a stock window

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.

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

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

That does make it more difficult. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching

You are very welcome