DIY How To Remove and Install A Basement Window
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- Most older homes have their windows replaced but a lot still have the original basement windows. Replacing these is doable as long as your numbers are right. Here is how to do it:
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You make it look ez. Thats a sign of a person with talent and experience and the ability to teach it. I got what I wanted from your video, straight talk , no fluff and I learned something. Thanks
Thank you, glad you liked the video!
I've got five basement windows to replace in my house. Thank you for putting up a no nonsense, clear and precise video demonstrating an easy method.
Your welcome. just remember if you are doing your own house open up a little on the inside to confirm your dimensions before ordering. Just in case someone did something creative.
Good thing I've got a fully gutted, block walled basement to work with. Thanks a lot!
my husband just replaced one of three basement windows. We would never have considered doing it ourselves had we not seen your video :)
I would love to take your advice and not screw the frame in but domt you think the foam and seal around the frame could get dispersed over time with the frame gently moving when opening and closing? Would it not be better in the long run to secure the frame to the house foundation?
Going through all your videos as I’m not looking forward to doing this. But it needs to be done this year. As a single mom and homeowner I appreciate your catalogue of videos.
This video was extremely helpful for our recent basement window installation and I was even able to bounce a question off Jeff before proceeding. Thank you for taking the time to respond Jeff! Long story short; we received several quotes to remove a steel framed basement window that was set into the foundation when it was poured. We got quotes from several contractors in the Hamilton/GTA area ranging from $1400-$5000, and some of those quotes were just to build a new window over the old rusted garbage. Spent $300 on a mason to install a lintel, $500 to cut the old window out of the concrete, and $150 on a new vinyl basement window which I installed myself thanks to this video and Jeff's advice. Total cost = $950 and it looks a thousand times better. And most importantly, it's usable. Thanks again Jeff! Keep those DIY videos coming!
That is Awesome news John. This is exactly why I am doing this. The world is short on skilled labor and the cost of doing business for minor jobs is ridiculous. You have demonstrated the power of being your own project manager and the rewards of doing the work yourself. Keep it up! and Cheers from Ottawa.
Your videos are the only ones worth watching on TH-cam for home renovations as far as I'm concerned. Thanks for the great content 👍 keep up the good work
Perfect video. I will be installing a replacement basement window for the first time. I hope it goes as smoothly as yours or I am going to end up with a plywood window!
You are so right about Expanding Foam. Just shim window and foam. ROCK SOLID. No need for tap-cons. Great video.
Thanks, I try to help people with great hacks and I get called out from old school guys with no ability to learn new tricks. Funny eh!
I love doing stuff over the top. I would put in two tapcons...for sure. For no other reason than tapcons are awesome.
Very helpful video. Ironically, the tip about using a little blast of spry foam to repair minor drywall dings is almost more useful for me right now than the window replacement itself! I've got several dings around the house I've been putting off due to the PITA nature of cutting, filling, taping, etc, but this method looks super easy!
Just let it cure overnight for best results.
Cheers
I have just started to watch your home improvement videos. I must say I do like the down to earthiness that you show. I would have never thought to use the foam you had to fix dry wall! Good show!
Thanks Billy, glad to have you join us for the ride. Cheers!
I installed a couple basement windows using this method and it worked great! Thanks for posting.
Great "How-To", thank you! I have a couple of basement window replacement jobs coming up and I've never done them before, you've helped me tremendously with my confidence in doing so. I'm reluctant about the "no fasteners" technique but I dig it and you're getting thumbs up from others so I'm going for it. Funny little joke about how -7 is much colder down here, love it! Bravo! Thanks again
You will be fine. just be sure to measure a little small in case everything isn't square. cheers!
I think I've watched this video start to finish 3-4 times.....easily your best video on your channel. It's no BS, lots of tips of the trade, get it done! Thank you!
Thanks Nick. Not sure it is my favorite but it should help most people with that type of work.
Great example for a window replacement. Its a great value to see all the trouble shooting and working the old frame into a proper install with a new window.
Love your practical approach to life.
I need to do this in a basement window. I appreciate the video and insight
Any chance you'll be putting out a video for how to replace and install more typical
insert windows where you would preserve the original trim and such? I'm going to be replacing a few windows in my bedroom soon and no one has instructional videos as good as you do!
May I suggest Mulco thermoplastic sealant. The best stuff I have ever used to chalk around windows and doors.
Ever try moving forward when caulking, this will force the caulk deeper into the hole, pulling backwards if you think about it only puts a thinner bead because the back of the tip laying on the surface is pulling away from the crack, moving forward you still get a nice bead but more will penetrate the opening. :-) learned this when re-cualking my boat.
Love the spray foam fixes drywall tip! Thanks for that.
life saver. Cheers!
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careful with that advice. Always check build codes first. I was talking with my cousins in Florida about window replacement. They said by code all windows must be secured in some fashion to the frame in order to resist hurricane force winds.
Thanks for this video. You've helped me a lot, and I plan on coming back to your channel next time I need tips. Funny, it's the little things one picks up, like removing that concrete lip just by chipping it off with a chisel. I had all these plans to cut it, or to hammerdrill it off, but, obviously I was overthinking. Once again, thanks.
Glad to help. see you soon!
Gotta love expansion foam!!! I've held up a concrete sidewalk with foam, 5 years later, still up and holding.
Great video. Good info for us "Joe Homeowner" do-it-yourselfers. Thanks!
Thanks Wayne, sorry for the late response, not sure how I missed this one.
Love your videos and always check them perhaps daily but you should wear eye protection when cutting wood with a reciprocating saw above your head! I am a General Contractor.
Awesome video, many thanks! 😀
This is the video I've been looking for
Must have missed this one. Enjoyed it. Better late than never.
Great video! 1. Expansion foam is really strong enough to prevent that window from being kicked in? 2. Due to some inside drop ceiling and framing, I have to reduce the R.O down about 10 inches and was going to do build out a PT wood frame against the brick and concrete opening. Do I need flashing on the PT wood? Or can I just paint and caulk? Awesome channel!
Excellent how to videos. Thanks for all you do.
Thanks Les. We love doing them. Thanks for commenting and for watching.
Thanks. Great video. So few good videos like this out there. Nice job on the window and the video.
appreciate that Ed
Hey Jeff, do you have a video for installing egress window, going from a daylight to an egress to allow another bedroom in the basement. You have that video yet?
You're not a very careful installer but at the end of the day you did a fantastic job and gave some great tips. Thanks for the video!
I am a lot more careful than it looks. Cheers!
Hi Jeff! First of all, thank you for these wonderful videos, I have gotten the courage to tackle many projects after watching your vids.
I have 2 basement windows that the previous home owner replaced (and are now broken) and 2 old wood basement windows that are custom sizes (which is $$$$ to change)
I was wondering if for the custom sized ones, I could somehow adjust the window opening to fit a standard size window and save all the custom size expense?
If so, is it easier to go with a bigger size or a smaller size?
To give you an idea, the sizes are 47in x 29in and 56in x 20.5in
Thank you so much!
will this method work in block wall construction? 32 x 24" RO Thanks for videos!
Another great video! I've made a decent chunk of change from the skills learned in your videos! Thank you for the easy to follow clearly explained step by step. Also my new bathroom is amazing and it's all from your videos. Thank you for the hard work I know it's probably bitchy to make a video while you're trying to work but we appreciate it!
Ryan Brock
Then send him some money for the lessons.
He makes more from TH-cam than the actual job im sure. Plus free advertising for Ottawa home renovision
Hey there! Love your channel. I’m resizing a window. From a square to a rectangle slim line in a double brick home. Any chance you could do a video on how to do that correctly?
Thanks for the video. I did one bsmt window today. I will be masking off the next one because I got the spray foam all over the first one. That's how we learn
the foam comes off with a little wd40 or gasoline. Cheers!
i love your videos thank you !!!
12:52that's me forcing the caulk in to the hole 🤣🤣🤣🤣
"You DO NOT want to use your fingers to rub that afterwards" ... 😂
Awesome stuff. Nice to see someone enjoying what they do, while being obviously super gifted at it. Would you recommend sliding over glass block for basement windows?
If the block fills the space and you are comfortable sealing it up then why not. Glass and proper sealant can be purchased or installed.
This like is from Qatar
Excellent tutorial
Thanks
Thank You Khalifa, And Cheers to Qatar!
Great video.
Love your videos man great work
Thank you Richard, we really appreciate taking time to comment. Cheers!
Mine was block on bottom & 2 sides & a 2x10 on top running length of foundation, I put a glass block window in; its my house so I just mixed up a batch of type s & went to town , cleaned it up & caulked it 2 days later, suites me lol
you made it look so easy. i hope my window replacement project goes as smooth
Just remember buy your window a little smaller and then use caulking or metal flashing to finish and I am sure you will be fine.
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I plan to replace a glass bloc window about 5.75 x31.5 inch with a new 50" wide x 16 or wider awning window in order to bring sheet rock into the basement. The glass block window is attached directly to the CMU blocks without headers or other wood. Have you made a previous video about this?
Such an awesome and simple explanation. Thanks a lot! I have 7 basement windows to replace in the new plex I bought. But I am wondering, I see several videos saying that you need to make a lumber frame before putting in the window and I can't see the advantage in doing so. Is there really a problem with putting in a vinyl window directly into a concrete hole?
not at all. use a good expansion foam and do it when it warm out. Cheers!
That window actually looked pretty damn good for its age.
Great vid. Thank you. Should help me install mine.
Glad to help Joe, you will be fine. Cheers!
want to replace two basement windows with smaller sliders in our basement. We have a PWF foundation so what do I need to consider when doing these? I know I will be reframing for a smaller window but what about the exterior finishing? The exterior finishing around the brickmould is parging.
you have best video. !!!!!!!!!!!!! good job
I have a basement windows with wood frames similar to the ones in this video but there is only 2 inches of concrete above my windows with the ends of 2 floor joists sitting on top of the concrete. I would like to install new windows by ripping out all the wood the way it was done in this video but I am thinking that’s not possible, that I would have to install a wood frame for more structural support correct?
Thanks for the video. After watching i'm sure i could do it. My only concern is getting the outside caulk to look as nice.
For anyone reading this now, use QUAD Max if you arent comfortable with just letting the gun and tip leave a nice finish. Quad Max is actually "workable" with your finger if needed. Also, WD-40 and a rag can be your best friend if you have an oops with anything like quad.
Question for you, we noticed you don't use the special blue membrane around the basement windows but on a different window you used it. Why didn't you use it on the basement window? Wasn't sure if there is a reason....
Hi Sir,I have the existing slide window in my bedroom and The opening I have to slide it to the left,and I want the opening move to the right so do I need to remove the whole panel and turn it upside down? Because I want the screen on the left side.I hope hope you get my point and I’m waiting for your response.Thanks a lot
thanks for the tips
My pleasure, glad you liked the video!
Great video,thanks.
Thanks Karen, we are glad to help. Cheers!
Great Video Jeff! Very well explained and detailed. I am installing 2 basement windows in the next few weeks and I have the same problem as you...its November and I live in Ontario haha
The secret is to foam a small bead as close to the exterior as you can and wait till it sets up. Then foam at the point of the glass when the cold air is blocked out. This way the foams sets u[p properly and you get your R value.
Thanks for the tip! Cheers
good luck!!
Can you use expansion foam when installing a glass block window?
Jeff, love your work! Curious if you've ever made a window in a brick house taller? I'm dealing with that no window company/contractor wants to do it. Looking to make my short windows taller to let in more light. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Dynamite! Or a gas powered masonry saw then frame it out. Not fun , not fun at all.
Been watching your videos for a while now and just became a member. What a fun idea!
I need to replace a metal egress window in my concrete basement. How would my situation differ? How do you trim on concrete?
in that case you remove the same way. install the new window. measure to allow a gap on all sides no larger than 1/4"
Then after the window is in place you can use caulking to seal the window inside and out. You can also use small trim pieces of wood prepainted on the interior if you like the look better. If you have any damage to the concrete you can use parging to resurfsace the exterior to get a really nice finish! Cheers!
What would you do if the old window is a non standard size? Old openings are 36"x19". Custom windows are very expensive and I haven't looked for these particularly to see if they can even be made.
Love the idea of sliding the new window right into the space previously occupied by the old window. However, when I passed this idea by a couple of friends with more building experience, they both suggested---more on principle than anything else---that I should build a square frame for the new window. @HomeRenoVisionDIY, why didn't you build a frame for the new windows? Thanks for an excellent video!
You can, but you would be then installing a smaller window. Not to mention needed to now insulate between the wood frame and cement, AND the vinyl window and wood. Most of the time your trying not to lose over all glass area when installing new basement windows. They are small enough as it is.
My basement windows have wood around them that is rotted and we assume needs replaced with the windows. I see you tear old wood out but then you don’t replace it? Does it make a difference? We’re had water problem unfortunately so trying to do things right. Thank you.
Try to do it in a way that doesn't require a lot of patch and repair work... puts hammer through wall😂.
14:08 Two finger action!!!!lol
Firstly, thank you very much for a very educational video. My house foundation is poured concrete and I have it gutted already. It measures 32.5" x 17". I have found windows online that measure, 32" x 16". Can I order those and fill the void with the foam? I understand you need a little gap anyways for spraying the foam in there, but I'm unsure if an inch is to much?
Did you find an answer to your question..im in the same situation tryig to find a window for an opening of 17.5x33
When removing corner bead from drywall I usually smack it on the hard edge. This causes the drywall compound to crack as well. This way you don’t have to pry into the drywall and break it
Great! Thanks.
Cheers Tony!
Jeff, and tips on removing a steel casement that they poured the foundation around? In hindsight I should’ve just built a casement around it, and ordered a customer sized window. Too late.
What did you end up doing.?
I love your safety glasses. Invisible and never fog!
they have not even been scratched in the 30 plus years that I have been wearing them. Can't say the same for the ones I have in the tool bag!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY hahahahahaha
Residential guys dont wear PPE, commercial its usually mandatory
I just tell my wife that I squint when I break things. That works great, so far.
And where I come from they call those Mennonite safety glasses your wearing... LOL!
Hello,
I need to replace a basement window, but can't find a window the right size to replace (it's 31½ x 20). Thinking I need to buy a smaller window to replace it, but confused how to do it. Do I just add a frame into the opening against the concrete with spray foam as you have, then screw the window to my frame?
Appreciative of your feedback,
GP from Thunder Bay, ON
the easiest way is to get a smaller window
put it in the bigger opening and try to make the spaces even from all sides.
use shims and after everything is levelled and if you fell the gaps are pretty big you can use aspenite little strips with it you can plug the openings.(make them smaller)
after that use foam for windows the one he uses in this video.
when the foam expands you will not recognize it -it will look amazing.
Do not worry it will be extremely strong and not air will penetrate
I did all my 5 basement windows without any problem.
good luck.
great vid
Thanks Johnny!
Thank you
My pleasure, I hope this helps you out.
That was timely... I'm thinking of replacing my existing decrepit windows with glass blocks. I gather special(?) mortar is typically used, but maybe good old expandofoam would work as well. Any thoughts? Would love a glass block episode ;;;-) Thanks for actually answering questions on your vids BTW!
Stick with the mortar, expanding foam changes color in time and would be visible through the block.
I live on Lake Champlain, and we've had winds as bad as 55 knots... Is this method strong enough to hold against those winds?
I will say yes. Try kicking out(or in) a foamed in window and you will get your proof. Went through a hurricane or two here lower NY with absolutely no problem, and that was a piece of foam board just sprayed in. In florida or similar I might follow the rules and fire in a tapcon or four, but you know, after the trim etc....I think the window might break first.
only drafts we want is beers after the job is complete! i'm i right!!?! lol :P
I am not afraid of a cold one after work.
That s the video I was looking for!
but how do you finish the casing inside? drywall again? wood?
Hi Lino , if you can install the window flush with the interior it helps but in most cases the window will need a jamb extension and casing. Preferably painted wood. We did this video to help Cheers! th-cam.com/video/FRMuigPCI3E/w-d-xo.html
Oh look, here the answer = th-cam.com/video/FRMuigPCI3E/w-d-xo.html
this works like a charm. Cheers!
Quick questions, I have an opening for the window that its 35" wide x 15" height. Standard size I find is 31.5" x 15". Can I use something other than wood tp fill in?
Composite decking
Question on the shims, you wait until the spray foam has dried and then remove and spray foam the gap that was left behind?
you leave the shims in permanently, just cut them flush
Help! I have a 32" x 32" premade glass block window with vinyl nailing fin and the installation instructions were extremely minimal. The guy installing the window has wrapped the house wrap all the way in the side of the (wood) frame on both sides and bottom (top flapped over nailing fin). He placed a couple of wedges under window (per instructions) and has begun siliconing the space beneath the window (also per instructions), However....it appears to me that this makes no sense, as he's just adhering it to house wrap...it's a very heavy window....and yes there's a nailing fin, but it's cheap vinyl which seems to be more for ease of installation than to reliably hold the window in place. Even the instructions state that the silicone....around the entire perimeter is necessary to hold the window in place. But if it's adhering to house wrap????...which is merely stapled down to the framing? I'm not builder, but my common sense is freaking me out and telling me that this would be like siliconing a strip of house wrap to the permimeter of window before putting it in place...meaning...it's doing ZILCH to hold that window in place. Ideas? Solutions? Do we need to remove the initial silicone at bottom of window and start over making sure the silicone contacts the wood framing? I have not found anything specific on this by Googling. Most glass block window installation videos are showing installation in brick, stone, etc...with mortor.
Great video! I've seen your vids before and you are always a tremendous help. I'm in the midst of replacing my basement windows and have the same situation as you illustrated...without the irritating concrete strips you had to chisel off. I was a bit worried about load bearing since the wood was rotten and I had to remove it too but you didn't mention it so I figure it's nothing to worry about. The band of concrete above my window is about 5 inches high by, of course, 8 inches thick.
I've got a question. What's your opinion of using a silane based concrete sealer on the concrete before installing the window? I saw that in another video and wondered. In my case drywall will lay against some of the concrete and I thought it might be a good idea. Maybe I'm overthinking it. What do you think?
dumb. And don't let your drywall come min contact with your concrete.
Thanks very much for the reply, I won't bother with the sealant. But I'm not sure what to do about the drywall/concrete contact.
Concrete wall - 8 inches
Window - 3 inches
Window will be mounted 2 inches from the outside of the concrete wall as per the advice of the Window builders.
That leaves me 3 inches of bare concrete on the inside of the house...there's an addition 3.5 inches of 2x4 framing.
They have half inch returns on the inside of the window that fit drywall. What do you suggest? Mount the window way further back to avoid concrete to drywall contact? Put some sort of barrier between the cement and the drywall? Maybe 6 mil plastic?
Thanks
so the rest of the foam can, you just trash it ? because I bought the same stuff and I had plans of it left. I wanted to reuse it but couldn't find those nosel separately at the store... It means you can't reuse it ? I have just a little hole in my basement concret. thx
they have newer valves that allow you to reuse.
Thanks for all the tid bit! I would have used silicone!
G'day! I'm a little hesitant to omit the screws. Yes, drilling into the block and using tapcons is a PITA. Please confirm that you have used "just the foam" in several installations to no ill effect? Would certainly be much easier particularly with smaller basement replacements. BTW, lived 'up the Valley' for a while. Love the Capital!!
Been foaming all my life. The best test is trying to remove a window that has been foamed and not scewed. Trust me the foamed window is a much more difficult window to remove.
Thank you for your reply. I installed two basement windows this afternoon following your procedure. You made the task very straightforward. Thanks!
Glad to help Mark.
Hello Jeff, so any size window is good enough to be held in place with foam? I could see the smaller windows being fine but the large ones scare me. was thinking about doing some window replacement on my house so just wanted to confirm.
I always screw my windows in when there is wood. Easier to get it level and holds it until the foam dries. But yes once the foam is cured there is no more need for other supports. Just try removing one and you will see. Cheers.
That's why you always make sure your opening is clear and/or do a dry fit. Also, these windows are made for aluminum cladding on the outside, and because you just used caulk, there's is a higher potential for water and ice problems in the future. I like the comment about the spray foam though, a lot of people think it's all the same and screw up what would have been a decent job.
These windows are made for all areas. a good sealant job and a window well solves the water problem. Cheers!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I respectfully disagree, I am glad someone has made a decent video for homeowners though. In my experience with older windows a sloped exterior cladding really extends the life of the window and frame, and also adds an air space insulation on top of the bat or spray foam insulation, but I do understand aluminum clad and a aluminum break isn't usually available to the average Joe.
After I force the chalk into the hold I always rub it with my finger... two finger action. 🤪
When you measure the opening for new window..what exactly should i be looking for in size
depends whether or not you reframe. rough opening either way should be about 1/2" to an inch taller and wider over all than your window measurements, i like to be closer to the 1 inch for over all hight to allow for plenty of room to flash the heck out of the sill.
Great video. Thank you!
No doubt about this fellows knowledge, and it's very appreciated..but have to say I'm amazed he uses a sawzall without eye protection.. I'm guessing it's simply a familiarity issue..
my windows sit between cinder blocks. So by your demonstration I would want a smaller window them y actually opening, so i can put a 1/4 shim in and then foam?
I have a couple windows that are glass that lift up like the one you replaced and a couple plexiglass sliding windows I'd like to get rid of.
Thank you for a quick and very helpful video. I was a little nervous for you for not wearing safety glasses.
Not to worry I was squinting.
Do you need to put flashing tape first before install the windows?? or is not necessary in this case?
flashing tape with concrete is not advisable. Cheers!
Just a little micro FYI tip to add to this already great video. You do not need to hold spray foam can upside down; of course you can but sometimes space is tight and you need to be right side up. There is rumor out there that you have to hold it upside down and I did for years then I discovered it is a myth. I have been spraying mostly right side up now for the past 20 or so years without a problem. Yes, you will get a short blast of gas and no foam for a second then you can spray away.
FYI, that new nozzle on the spray foam can allows you to save the left over foam in the can. Pull the yellow tip towards the can until it clicks and its closed. Ready for reuse later.
Thanks, I figured that one out. Surprised I didn't hear anything about it . A nice feature.
@Home RenoVision DIY
Thank you for the great video. I have remove the frame but both sides there’s a big thick nail(in concrete)holding the wood frame. Can I remove/cut both nails from the concert?
Thank you
Your videos are hitting bang on with information I require for my upcoming projects. Plus I'm in Nova Scotia, which has a similar climate to your projects, which is helpful.
Related to this video, I'm in the process of deciding between inserts and a full replacement for my 1960's concrete-poured foundation windows. Like what you experienced in this video, the frame is very much built into the concrete. On one hand, I'm tempted to leave it and get an insert and not have to compromise the integrity of the foundation by taking out the wood that's been built into it. By doing it that way I'll have to fabricate the flashing, which I'm not crazy about.
My long-winded way of asking, are there cons to taking out that framing built into the concrete?
Thank you for documenting your excellent work.
The best I can figure, there is no structural element of a window so total removal does not affect the integrity if the structure. The only downside is the extra work, however if you are not into bending aluminum and you want a better seal then I recommend this procedure. Just make sure you chisel back the parging to get an accurate measurement when ordering your window and then subtract 1/4 inch on all sides. This will enable you to foam seal and caulk without the need for flashing.
GOOD LUCK!
Thank you so much!
My pleasure Peter Gilfoy
If you have any questions during the process feel free to ask me any question in the comments , we are pretty quick to get back to our viewers. Best of luck to ya!
I will be replacing a 35X22 bathroom window. Can I use a smaller size similar to video like 35x13. Also can you the ultra-light thin set for the shower walls.
Sure you can. yes you can on cement board however if you are using any kind of waterproof membrane |I would suggest using Mapei kerabobond T. it has similar properties to keep tile from slipping . Cheers!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY I was going to use Hardie Backer, Red Gard, and membrane for the seems and screw areas.
5:10 safety squint
great tip how to fix drywall with spray foam...
thanks
Great if it is handy. drywall hardener also works.