How To Replace A Glass Block Window Vent

This is what i have planned.

How to replace a glass block window vent.

I bought 2 1 4 inch masonary drill bits and i bought a mason s chisel. Watch the professionals at wmgb home improvement install a glass block window. Put on heavy duty work gloves safety glasses and a face mask. And i have a bag of mortar mix.

My glass block window installation project used pre formed glass block windows. Find the size you want. Inspect the glass block to determine whether it has been installed with mortar the cement that holds bricks together or with clear or white. Install the cut block in place of the broken one using the same type of mortar or epoxy.

The vents vary in size but are made to fit into the spot of one or more blocks of glass. I have two of the window vents that need to be replaced. Step 3 replace the block. Check out this post dryer vent in glass block window it s similar to what you are attempting to do just a different size type vent.

Use a hammer and chisel to break the glass then remove the smaller pieces. Has anyone here replaced glass block window vents. The basement windows are glass block. I bought the 16x8 inch replacedment vents.

I was advised to have a vent installed in the glass block window. Set the blade of the 1 2 inch mason s chisel on the mortar joint. Make sure you have eye protection face mask gloves and long sleeves on if this is the route you go.