How to install a Window in your old cinder block garage - Step by Step - Project Source Vinyl Slider

In this video I will show you every step in replacing/installing windows. Our garage is made of cinder blocks. We're going to save some money and go with ready-made economy windows. We're using the Project Source Vinyl Slider Window from Lowe's Home Improvement stores. We'll have to frame out the opening to fix the rough size of 36 X 24 inches. I hope this video gives you the confidence to do this job, too. Thanks for watching FixThisHouse!

[@bajaxbajax910]

Really awesome video-- just wanted a video to get a feel for what I'd be up against installing a small window in masonry. This hit the spot.

[@susantau]

Thank you for taking us through the steps in careful detail. Looks great. But I am worried about you climbing that rickety old wooden ladder. Take care and thanks again.

[@fixthishouse3303]

His wife thanks you!

[@gfysyoutube]

Very nice work.

[@jessegandarilla4472]

Great video! Did you use pressure treated lumber for the box you built? And also, do you think that window will be ok in a bathroom? I'm currently remodeling my shower and I want to install a small window that happens to have cinder block. I've seen a few videos but yours is by far the best one I've seen.

[@fixthishouse3303]

Yes, we used pressure treated wood. That window is only a utility window that won’t provide insulation if you live in a location with extreme temperatures.

[@marciafink1965]

Would it not have been a much more water/weatherproof installation if a boatload of caulk had been placed on all of the window flanges or on the face of the frame opening prior to nailing the window into place?

[@jacobadames7251]

Shouldn’t The 2x4 at the base be Pressure treated ??

[@fixthishouse3303]

That’s a good idea!

[@trinogt]

Why a flanged window for a block wall?

[@fixthishouse3303]

Trying to avoid the high cost and long wait for custom windows. We ordered a custom window for the upstairs and the small (average quality) window cost $500 and took 6 months to arrive.

[@jorgejunco4907]

Thanks for sharing

[@handymaninside]

Dude got the crappiest ladder I’ve seen

[@fixthishouse3303]

You are so right! #firstworldproblems #left thegoodladderathome

[@obwan7217]

All the lumber should have been Pressure treated.......

[@DaveG-qd6ug]

no permit. naughty. 😂

[@kevinculbertson4258]

Buy a bigger window

[@fixthishouse3303]

The point was to avoid buying a custom window since they are very expensive and take months to be made. The house is in a lower rent district.