How much does new glass cost?

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

What are the pros and cons of glass block windows?

• <div><p>Installing <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-are-benefits-glass-block-windows.htm">glass block windows has benefits and disadvantages</a>, as with most materials. The pros and cons can vary depending on the type of glass block and the window location.</p><p><b>Pros</b></p><ul><li><p>Maintains privacy while letting light into the bathroom</p></li><li><p>Energy efficient</p></li><li><p>Sealed to prevent drafts</p></li><li><p>Aesthetically pleasing</p></li><li><p>Strong and secure</p></li></ul><p><b>Cons</b></p><ul><li><p>Costly to install</p></li><li><p>Challenging installation</p></li><li><p>Challenging repair</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Why is glass block so expensive?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;ll need to repair them before beginning the project, increasing your bottom line. </p></div>

Q: What do you do if a glass block breaks?

• <div><p>Although glass block windows are made of multiple layers of thick glass, they&rsquo;re still susceptible to breaking. If your glass block window shatters, contact a window repair professional to remove and replace the glass block. Don&rsquo;t attempt to handle it yourself because the broken glass can be dangerously sharp. A window repair pro will have the tools and expertise to replace the broken glass block quickly. Before hiring, be sure to confirm the repair pro has experience with repairing or replacing that specific type of window.</p></div>

Q: Can you see through glass block windows at night?

• <div><p>You can still see vaguely into some types of glass block windows at night. Although there won&rsquo;t be clear definitions, passersby may still see shapes, shadows, and movement through the glass. If you want complete privacy, consider installing diamond glass block windows rather than the typical clear or wavy glass blocks.</p></div>

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Andrea and her crew did a fantastic deep clean at our house prior to putting it on the market. They arrived promptly and were very thorough, including moving kitchen appliances to clean years of dirt from under them and dusting above the bathroom mirrors, to name just a few of the many areas...
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Reviewed in August 2024
Carl was very good to work with. We had issues with the vendor sending the window glass missing the first time and the window glass broken the second time. But Carlâ s work was excellent.
C. Stewart Renovations and Home Improvement, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2019
Excellent customer service from start to finish. I needed an emergency repair done to my chimney after my yearly furnace tune up. The furnace tech discovered that the clay liner was broken and blocking the flue, therefore resulting in my furnace being shut down. Certified to the rescue, they fit...
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Reviewed in August 2017
A large crew showed up around 6:30 am and cleared the site by 2:30 pm. Part of the time they worked in 90+ degree heat. All debris was removed before the crew departed. The crew members were very efficient and professional. Patrick Kelly was quite responsive through out the process. I am very...
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Reviewed in April 2017
Very good, very positive, I'm very pleased with them. I didn't have any bad experience at all. I guess the best part, it was very easy dealing with him and it was cheaper than I expected.
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Reviewed in January 2013
These guys were great. Will was quick to respond and the quote took only about 20 minutes of my time. The quote was extensive, thorough, and accurate. In fact the quoted price was more than I actually paid which in my experience is rare, especially with contractors. There were no hidden fees...
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Reviewed in July 2010
We were charged for the material over the phone which was ok with us. They told us we had to put a deposit down for the "big skids" used to place the cinder blocks on. If we returned the skids, we would get our deposit back. My husband told them we didn't have anyway of getting the skids back...
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Glass Block questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Although glass block windows are made of multiple layers of thick glass, they’re still susceptible to breaking. If your glass block window shatters, contact a window repair professional to remove and replace the glass block. Don’t attempt to handle it yourself because the broken glass can be dangerously sharp. A window repair pro will have the tools and expertise to replace the broken glass block quickly. Before hiring, be sure to confirm the repair pro has experience with repairing or replacing that specific type of window.

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

You can still see vaguely into some types of glass block windows at night. Although there won’t be clear definitions, passersby may still see shapes, shadows, and movement through the glass. If you want complete privacy, consider installing diamond glass block windows rather than the typical clear or wavy glass blocks.

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