Glass Block Basement Window Install.

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8 жыл бұрын

This is a typical glass block basement window installation video with pointers. A step by step process. The window is a custom built 32x14 inch Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block window in the Decora Pattern. This is a 100 % American Made assembly. Assemble following manufactures recommendation with mortar cement. NOT CAULKING !.

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@phamilypharms9336 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done . Easy to follow and great message . Corning glass ftw ! Respect & Blessings 🤜💥🤛💪💯 Also, I saved in watch later , as Im installing these in mine and 2 of my cousins home soon . Thanks again for your time and expertise! )

@jonathonrupert4475 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, it was very helpful for my project

@louisbruno4085 7 жыл бұрын

Glad i could help, What part of the country are you in if you dont mind me asking ?

@jonathonrupert4475 7 жыл бұрын

Ohio

@tevman69 4 жыл бұрын

Made America. You betcha!

@patz381058 5 жыл бұрын

@TheTooth666 7 жыл бұрын

good stuff!! thanks for sharing!!! MERICA!!

@TheBIGLOUBRUNO 7 жыл бұрын

toothless grinn thanks

@pierm5 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@juleenforbes 6 жыл бұрын

Is it safe to mortar the top? I’ve been watching a lot of videos where people talk about the mortar can’t bear the weight of the house.

@louisbruno4085 6 жыл бұрын

We mortar across the top of window every day. Its better than caulking that joint. After its been mortared in wait one day and then put a bead of caulking where the mortar meets your sill plate. Mortar and wood dont bond. But, BUT if you mortar it in to anchor window and fill the void like we do, Then the next day after mortar sets. You can put a nice clear bead of silicone at the separation / shrinkage crack at the top. Its now just a hairline bead and it still allows for expansion and contraction. Hope my answer helped. Louie

@louisbruno4085 6 жыл бұрын

at the 4:40 mark i cement the top.

@jwb0323 Жыл бұрын

Do you have to have that 1 inch cinderblock to put the glass window on? Or does it depend on the current window ?

@naturalhealing9970 3 жыл бұрын

Are they waterproof - if the window well floods?

@brettbecker5032 2 жыл бұрын

were did u find the 1 inch x 8 inch x 16 inch cinder block caps , i havent been able to find them, thanks

@Drsnafubar 5 жыл бұрын

Do any work around Pittsburgh?

@leeb.7188 4 жыл бұрын

The prior homeowner replaced a bathroom window with glass block, but didn’t install a vent. When I bought the house, I learned that this is a code violation and I have to fix it. Is it possible to remove several blocks and add a vent, or do I have to remove the whole window and start from scratch? Thanks!

@TheBIGLOUBRUNO 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lee. If the window you have have mortar cement between the blocks you can remove two blocks and add a vent. If it’s glued together with clear silicone it makes it extremely tight and hard to remove two blocks without damaging others around it. When you do get them out. Sliding new vent in is extremely hard to do. Let me know what joint you have. I’ll guide you from there.

@aaronmayer6100 4 жыл бұрын

You guys should be replacing that Federal Pacific Stab Lok electrical panel next. Sorry...the home inspector can't just turn it off.

@BrushlessNitroSlayer 2 жыл бұрын

what are the two 1 inch bricks you lay first? I cannot find them at my home improvement store online, I have a brick wall basement NOT POURED so I need to do this just like you did in the video. Just need to know what they are called are they caps for a brick wall?. I ordered the wrong size window 12" I need the 14" as you have in the video. I am facing a 25% restocking fee to return the window. Can I just double up the 1" flat bricks as you use in this video and a little extra mortar to fill in any gaps? I gotta make this work. Could you please tell me the exact dimension of those bricks, and how wide are they how long? My window is only 4 inches thick. The only thing I can find close is, 2 x 8 x16 inches. Thank you

@TheBIGLOUBRUNO 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guy. They are know in cement block land as a 1 inch solid. I get them from Susi’s building supply in western pa. They measure 8x16x1inch. Real size is 7 5/8ths x 15 and 5/8ths x 1 inch. Cap block. 1 inch isn’t everywhere. You may have better luck with a 2 inch solid. From a block yard. A paver isn’t compressed as much as a cmu. Concrete masonry unit. They will crack under mere pressure and they are 2 and 5/8ths. Hope this helps.

@BrushlessNitroSlayer 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBIGLOUBRUNO very much so thank you!

@703am 7 жыл бұрын

what type of mortar is used ?

@louisbruno4085 7 жыл бұрын

White Type-s Mortar, 2 sand to 1 cement ratio....... Silica sand ......

@scotttrafford5671 6 жыл бұрын

Are there any windows for ventilation? I just happened to come across your video, and didn't see any.

@louisbruno4085 6 жыл бұрын

We have vents for the windows. I believe there is a shot of them in the video. ? now i have to go check LOL

@louisbruno4085 6 жыл бұрын

this job only had a dryer vent . No fresh air vent. But we do have them and i suggest two minimum.

@MrDulvalius69 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use quikrete type S mortar mix to install my glass block basement window?

@TheBIGLOUBRUNO 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can. However it can be tough to grout bag it in. To get it to run smoothly through the bag we add a few more hand fouls off either Portland cement to richen it up. Or more type s powder. Not the prettiest mix. But type s powder that needs combined with sand.

@MrDulvalius69 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBIGLOUBRUNO I used the glass block mortar mix on 3 out of 5 windows so far and the white looks really weird outside against the brick. Thats why I was thinking about using that instead.

@TheBIGLOUBRUNO 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrDulvalius69 we call that a two tone install. White in gray out. If you rake back the joints you could grout a brown or gray exterior. However. White is the brightest and will help bring in more light. 😀

@MrDulvalius69 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBIGLOUBRUNO okay thanks for your help. I will try the type s Mason mix on my next 2 windows.

@TheBIGLOUBRUNO 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrDulvalius69 good luck buddy. Thanks and have a great day.

@cowboy_36dolby87 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I find good American made block windows ? I'm in ohio

@Lumbu4u 6 жыл бұрын

The top of a glass block window never gets mortared!!

@glassblockspecialtiesbybru8267 6 жыл бұрын

Lumbu4u Not true. Never say never. And I have 25 years of installing basement windows in the snowiest city in North America. We don’t rely on just caulking at head joint do to expansion and contraction in this climate. A true understanding of cement dictates a softer cement than the unit being laid. Look into a get back to me.

@Lumbu4u 6 жыл бұрын

Glass Block Specialties By Bruno Thats good to know. I've been told for 25 years that mortaring the top joint causes it to bear weight. Also that caulking it is much better because it allows that joint to flex as needed. Is everyone wrong about that? So is it ok to mortar the top joint in any situation? Wud like to read your opinion abt it

@MrRccolaman 6 жыл бұрын

You're correct. The OP is probably embarrassed at being called out. IF you live where it gets cold its a terrible idea to mortar the top joint. When the season cause the house to expand and contract there is a good change at cracking the mortar or block windows themselves. See it all the time in Northeast Ohio.

@Lumbu4u 6 жыл бұрын

RC Cola Totally agree with u RC. I just Did 10 block windows in WI. Although the gap was a little too big I I caulked the top of all of them. I don't want to do it the wrong way but haven't come across a solution yet. In the place of mortar only caulk exists. In your professional experience can u think of something else to fill a big gap? Besides building the window in or custom windows?