How To Install Basement Window In Block Wall. Next, nail in stop blocks along the window frame, and insert the window. We placed the egress window in a new basement our walls were made of concrete blocks, which are substantially easier to cut than poured concrete walls.
Finally, inject expanding, weather proofing foam along the window's border.
In this video i demonstrate how i replaced old aluminum windows in this cement foundation with new vinyl sliding windows. If you need to install a new window in a concrete wall, cut a hole while you can cut through concrete block walls safely, you should hire a professional to cut the window if your basement walls are poured concrete. Use short screws to attach each glass block channel to each side of the wood frame. Contact an architect before disturbing the plant to ensure that.