Concrete block widow, door openings
#1
07-27-05, 05:35 PM
Concrete block widow, door openings
We are building a concrete block house. Any particular reason we cant just have the windows and door sized to a replacement window rough opening size and then install window and attach straight to concrete block then caulk ?
Treated lumber is better than regular kiln dried but eventually will have to be replaced if not properly dried, treated and then wrapped.
It seems to be a good idea to install vinyl replacement windows directly to the block and then seal.
Thanks
Treated lumber is better than regular kiln dried but eventually will have to be replaced if not properly dried, treated and then wrapped.
It seems to be a good idea to install vinyl replacement windows directly to the block and then seal.
Thanks
#2
07-27-05, 05:44 PM
Group Moderator
If you can get a masonary nail or masonary screw to go through the nailing flange and into the edge of your cement rough opening without splitting the cement, then it's a great idea. Unfortunately, I don't think it's possible, which is why cement openings are lined with PT wood.
