How To Install A Basement Window in Masonry

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Join us on Patreon: / concordcarpenter • Your support helps us create detailed building and remodeling content, conduct in-depth product testing, and even lets you decide what we cover next. Together, we can keep delivering the content you love. Thank you! • • • Read Article Here:https://www.aconcordcarpenter.com/how... • Installing The New Window: • Remove the sash and screen from the window so you can access the screw holes. • Center window in the opening and hold it up to the house mud sill. • Pre-drill holes through the window frame and secure window to the mud sill with galvanized or stainless steel screws. • If attaching to masonry, use a hammer drill and secure the window into place by installing double-threaded concrete screws along the sides and top of the window. • Install screw cover plugs if they come with your replacement window. • Filling In the Gaps: • Depending on the size of gap you have, fill any large gaps between the window and masonry foundations with one or a combination of the following: • □ Mortar • □ Mortar and brick, stone • □ Caulk along the sides and top of the window frame • □ Spray urethane foam under the sill to seal the bottom of the window • □ Custom cut pipe insulation to fill bap and prevent mortar from falling out. • TIP: Use pipe insulation or foam backer rods to keep spray foam or mortar from falling through back side.

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