things needed to install:
hammer, crow bar, hack saw, wood wedges, and a helper. for a brick opening: fine mix mortar or glass block mix, small mortar
trowel for a wood frame opening: silicone caulk, caulk gun
1. measuring and choosing the correct size Tafco glass block window
from the outside of
your house, measure the opening width and height as if the existing window frame were
already removed from the opening. when choosing the window size go down to the
nearest even inch. example: if the opening measures 31 1/4"x 16 1/2 your Tafco window size to order would be 30"x16".
Tafco glass block windows can be made in any size on theeven inch.
2. carefully remove
the old window
if possible, remove the glass sashes or
panels before he demolition of the frame. use a hack saw, crow bar and hammer to cut
and pry the old window away from the wall opening. make sure to remove the oldframe
completely leaving a flat clean surface.
3. you're
ready to install your new Tafco glass block window!
set the Tafco glass
block window in the opening. first, from the outside place a wedge at the bottom
corners of the window. then, on top, from the inside place a wedge in the center.
tip: it is best to have a helper inside holding your window in
place until the window is wedged in. center your window in the opening so the space
on the top, bottom and each side is equal. tap the wedges in further so your window
fits securely in place. tip: once firmly wedged you should not be
able to move your window. do not tap the glass block to adjust the window in the
opening.
4a.
masonry or brick opening
mix mortar according
to package directions. it is best to prepare the mortar to the consistency of a
spreadable mud. using the trowel tool, push in the mortar filling the empty space
around the perimeter of the Tafco glass block window. do this procedure from the
outside and repeat from the inside making sure that the space between the wall and the
window is filled. once your mortar starts to set you can remove your wedges and fill
in the spaces with the left over mortar. tip: a good way to check
if the mortar is set and the wedges are ready to be pulled is to press your thumb into the
mortar joint. if it is difficult to leave an imprint you are ready to pull your
wedges.
important: do not leave any empty spaces or voids for water to leak or
around your window brick
4b. wood
frame opening
use your silicone in
the caulking gun to fill the space around the perimeter of the Tafco glass block window.
perform this procedure from the outside and repeat from the inside making sure
that the space between the wall and the window is filled. use your finger to finish
the surface area on the silicone joint. wait 24 hours to allow the silicone to
completely set and support your window. pull your wedges and fill in the spaces left
with silicone. important: do not leave any empty spaces or voids for water to leak into or
around your window.
