Is Glass Block Right for Your Home?
What Are Glass Block Windows?
Because of the way they are constructed, glass block windows are solid and waterproof.
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However, acrylic glass blocks can still chip or crack.
How Much Does a Glass Block Window Cost?
The average cost of installing a glass block window is $725.
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However, a large window or wall of glass block can cost several thousand dollars to install.
For example, replacing a single-pane window could cost an average of$850.
The bang out and color of the glass blocks impact the cost of installation.
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Wash them as you normally do other windows and use a power wash outside for extra cleaning.
Repair any chipped glass block mortar to keep the window stable.
Resealing mortar withsilicone caulkshould be done every two years to keep the window in great shape.
Do not use regular brick mortar for this material.
Use a premixed glass block mortar and seal it with silicone caulk.
Glass is not porous, so it cannot pull the water away.
For that reason, glass block mortar is drier than brick mortar.
Glass block windows can offer privacy and light simultaneously.
Glass block windows are difficult to break through.
Glass blocks are hollow, easier to work with, and used for windows and walls.
Glass bricks are solid, extremely heavy, and only used for decorative features.
Glass blocks and glass bricks are both non-load-bearing materials.
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