Installing A Window In A Concrete Wall

Install screw cover plugs if they come with your replacement window.

Installing a window in a concrete wall.

Learn what it takes to install windows in block construction and the tools needed for this job. No tapcons or heavy duty nailers re. If you need to install a new window in a concrete wall cut a hole that s large enough to hold your new window. 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.

Secure the window in place by installing double threaded concrete screws along the sides and top of the window. Putting a window into a cinder block wall is a job that typically happens in a basement remodel. Install a new window that fits the space and caulk around the frame to waterproof it. 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.

Some preparations to the window opening can make the job much easier and leave the window prepared for interior and exterior finishing. Discover how it differs from frame construction. In a concrete wall without wood framing install the window framework by fastening it into the concrete wall with self tapping concrete screws. If you have a basement window that s in desperate need of an update remove the frame and replace the window.

In this video i demonstrate how i replaced old aluminum windows in this cement foundation with new vinyl sliding windows. Install window in the flashed opening and leave adequate space all around the window for insulation.