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Morris Homes
New to Angi
Glass Blocks - Install

Serving Burnside, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

JL Morris Homes is a locally owned, full-service contractor that serves the Southeastern, Central and Eastern Kentucky area. We offer expert installation, maintenance and repair services for your Home Building and Remodeling needs. Offering over 12 years experience in the construction business.\n\nWhether you need new construction, remodeling or maintenance, you can count on JL Morris Homes for all your building needs.\n

Vela Quality Home Repair and Remodeling
New to Angi
Glass Blocks - Install

Serving Burnside, KY and surrounding areas

At Vela Quality Home Repair & Remodeling, we believe your home deserves to be treated with the same care and respect we would give our own. As a family-owned business established in 2003, our reputation has been built on honesty, reliability, and quality workmanship that lasts.\nWhat truly sets us apart is our commitment to doing things the right way. We take the time to listen to our customers, understand their vision, and provide solutions that fit their needs and budget. Whether it's a small repair or a full remodel, every project is handled with attention to detail and pride in our craft.\nMany of our customers come to us through word of mouth and personal recommendations, which means everything to us. It shows that people trust our work and the way we treat them.\nOur goal is simple: provide dependable service, fair pricing, and results that homeowners can feel proud of every time they walk through their door.

Glass Block questions, answered by experts

Glass block windows come in various patterns and styles that offer privacy and unique aesthetics. Frosted or textured glass diffuses light and enhances privacy. Wave-pattern glass blocks imitate ocean waves with flowing lines. Ice-glass blocks resemble cracked ice. Fluted glass blocks feature parallel vertical grooves, adding texture and depth. Clear glass blocks, similar to glass Coke bottles, offer transparency with some distortion and may have smooth surfaces or subtle textures, adding visual interest.

New glass costs anywhere from $3 to $100 per square foot. More specifically, tempered and insulated glass—a common option for sliding glass doors—costs between $10 and $14 per square foot.

Installing glass block windows has benefits and disadvantages, as with most materials. The pros and cons can vary depending on the type of glass block and the window location.

Pros

  • Maintains privacy while letting light into the bathroom

  • Energy efficient

  • Sealed to prevent drafts

  • Aesthetically pleasing

  • Strong and secure

Cons

  • Costly to install

  • Challenging installation

  • Challenging repair

Although glass block windows are made of multiple layers of thick glass, they can still break. If an individual block shatters, it can be removed and replaced, but this is a job for a window repair professional. The project is often complex and may require breaking the block further for removal. Do not attempt to handle it yourself, as the broken glass can be dangerously sharp. A professional will have the necessary tools and expertise to replace the broken glass block quickly and safely. Before hiring, confirm that the repair pro has experience with this specific type of window.

Glass block installation can be relatively expensive due to the range of material costs and the labor time to assemble this type of specialty window. The process proceeds slowly as the glass does not absorb moisture from mortar and silicone caulk takes longer to harden, leaving spacers to hold up the structure until the caulk or mortar begins to cure. Plus, if your current windows have structural issues or damage, you’ll need to repair them before beginning the project, increasing your bottom line. 

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