How Do You Install Glass Block Windows In Basements And Bathrooms?
There used to be very few installation methods for glass block windows – get a block, mortar it together, stick it in the hole. That has changed! This article explains the various installation and window fabrication options available now in straightforward language Ask, “What size is my window opening?”- The size of the opening is a large factor in the window installation approach. There are two basic ways to install a glass block window: o (Option 1) As a window panel alone, or as a panel built into a vinyl or metal framed window system. o (Option 2) installing the glass blocks one by one inside of the opening. A benefit of glass block is it’s a heavy material, the challenge is it’s a heavy material when you’re installing it! For most openings less than 25 square feet consider option 1, the block window built as panel (or section) vs. option 2. Option 2 is usually more difficult, costly, and requires a higher skill level. For the first option you can get a block window panel built by
