Installing A Window In Concrete Wall

In this video i demonstrate how i replaced old aluminum windows in this cement foundation with new vinyl sliding windows.

Installing a window in concrete wall.

Use of a wood buck inside of the concrete opening allows for easier installation of exterior and interior trim and also ensures a square opening for the window installation. Sometimes though you find that the material behind your drywall is concrete or the wall is concrete. Fill that space with low expansion polyurethane spray foam. Putting a window into a cinder block wall is a job that typically happens in a basement remodel.

No tapcons or heavy duty nailers re. Most manufacturers include the necessary hardware for mounting their window blinds to wood. In a concrete wall without wood framing install the window framework by fastening it into the concrete wall with self tapping concrete screws. Install a new window that fits the space and caulk around the frame to waterproof it.

Fit the sashes and screen back into the window. If you need to install a new window in a concrete wall cut a hole that s large enough to hold your new window. Install window in the flashed opening and leave adequate space all around the window for insulation. Install screw cover plugs if they come with your replacement window.

If you have a basement window that s in desperate need of an update remove the frame and replace the window. Enlarging a basement window or putting a new window where there were only cinder blocks can bring natural light into a formerly dingy basement and transform it into a pleasant living area. Secure the window in place by installing double threaded concrete screws along the sides and top of the window. For a block wall installation fasten with rust resistant screws using a toe nail method through the jambs into the head and sill boards at each corner.