The vents vary in size but are made to fit into the spot of one or more blocks of glass.
How to replace a glass block window vent.
Has anyone here replaced glass block window vents.
Set the blade of the 1 2 inch mason s chisel on the mortar joint.
Install the cut block in place of the broken one using the same type of mortar or epoxy.
I have two of the window vents that need to be replaced.
Hello bbtoy and welcome to the community.
You have a great question and one that has come up before.
My glass block window installation project used pre formed glass block windows.
Watch the professionals at wmgb home improvement install a glass block window.
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 was advised to have a vent installed in the glass block window.
I bought 2 1 4 inch masonary drill bits and i bought a mason s chisel.
Step 3 replace the block.
Let me know what you think.
Find the size you want.
Use a hammer and chisel to break the glass then remove the smaller pieces.
And i have a bag of mortar mix.
The basement windows are glass block.
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 bought the 16x8 inch replacedment vents.