How To Replace A Glass Block Window Vent

I was advised to have a vent installed in the glass block window.

How to replace a glass block window vent. My glass block window installation project used pre formed glass block windows. Use a hammer and chisel to break the glass then remove the smaller pieces. The vents vary in size but are made to fit into the spot of one or more blocks of glass. Hello bbtoy and welcome to the community.

Make sure you have eye protection face mask gloves and long sleeves on if this is the route you go. Inspect the glass block to determine whether it has been installed with mortar the cement that holds bricks together or with clear or white. I have two of the window vents that need to be replaced. Watch the professionals at wmgb home improvement install a glass block window.

Set the blade of the 1 2 inch mason s chisel on the mortar joint. This is what i have planned. I bought the 16x8 inch replacedment vents. Let me know what you think.

And i have a bag of mortar mix. 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. I bought 2 1 4 inch masonary drill bits and i bought a mason s chisel. The basement windows are glass block.

Put on heavy duty work gloves safety glasses and a face mask. Step 3 replace the block. Install the cut block in place of the broken one using the same type of mortar or epoxy.