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Q: How do I maintain glass blocks?

• <div><p>Regular cleaning with non-abrasive cleaners helps prevent buildup and maintains clarity.</p></div>

Q: Do glass block windows come in different patterns and textures?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Do professionals offer custom glass replacement?

• <div><p>Yes, many professionals provide custom-cut glass replacements for enclosures that require precise sizing.</p></div>

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>

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Last update on November 09, 2024

Reviewed in November 2024
I cannot say enough about this project and Abe! We had a ?sweaty? basement refinished. Abe walked us through every thorough and comprehensive step that he took to ensure the new living space would be safe and functional for many years to come. His estimate was accurate, his pricing, fair, and...
Abraham Z. Cates Finish Carpenter
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Reviewed in July 2024
Kerry is awesome! She and her assistant were immediately available and arrived on time. The project was removed quickly and effectively. The cost was half of another estimate. Kerry even contacted me later to warm me that there might be some broken glass and she didn’t want me to be hurt. If...
Debris Be Gone
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Reviewed in August 2023
They gave us a week of their time when the weather reports called for rain. They paid no attention to instructions that came with our shower stall, which they admitted was different than ones they usually installed. They were offended when my husband told them they were installing it...
York & Sons Construction
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Reviewed in October 2022
Painters did a great job and were responsive. They did the exterior of my home and I'm happy with the work.
Edwin Ingraham Paintings
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Reviewed in October 2017
Harold did a nice job repairing the corner of my block foundation. He replaced the broken and cracked blocks and re-pointed all the joints, and it only took him a couple days. Very nice.
HB Clark Masonry
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Reviewed in August 2016
Ceramic tile plus glass tile accent strip plus glass door per Bill's recommendation. For 5 - 10 minutes a day, we now feel like we are on vacation when we take a shower. That's a great feeling to have in our own home. Thanks, Bill!
Barron Custom Interiors
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Reviewed in April 2015
We have a two year old LG glass top electric stove. About a year ago, the electric control panel buttons for two of the five burners started to intermittently stop responding, then quit all together. John Park from Park Appliance Repair came out and tested/cleaned connections for all burners...
PARK APPLIANCE SVC
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Reviewed in August 2014
I have used Ace before. We have very difficult windows to clean and every window has to be taken out and apart to clean all sides of all the glass. They worked very steadily and professionally. We were pleased. <br />
Ace Window Cleaning
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Reviewed in June 2014
Chris called me about 1 second after I pressed 'enter' to send my request. He was willing to replace just one single broken pane. He was on time for the initial evaluation and estimate, and worked around my schedule to install glass, and was willing to wait to work with my insurance...
Colorado Glass Specialists, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2014
We originally had Downeast Glass repair a ding in ourwindshield, with the hope that the ding would not expand into a crack. The cost was $55.00. Various glass companies advertise on TV that this is why you should have a ding repaired. Two weeks after the repair was done the ding expanded into a...
Downeast Glass Inc
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Top Notch Construction

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Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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"He is excellent! If you're looking for quality work to be done, he's the guy to call. He is a stickler on what he does and is very particular on obtaining nice results. I would highly recommend him."

Response time20 mins

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Holland's Masonry

New to Angi

Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Holland's Masonry takes prides in performing quality workmanship at competitive prices. We respond in a timely manner on all bids and calls. Holland's Masonry completes jobs on schedule and on budget, while assisting the General Contractor in many ways. Experience speaks for itself. We have been providing quality construction services to satisfied customers for years. Let Holland's Masonry be your source for specialized custom masonry stoves, stone and brick fireplaces, mosaques, tile, chimneys, and all masonry restoration and waterproofing. No job too big or too small.\n\n� Stone\n� Brick\n� Block\n

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Friendly Odd Jobs, LLC

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Serving Appleton, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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Friendly Odd Jobs is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

Response time4 days

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Glass Block questions, answered by experts

Regular cleaning with non-abrasive cleaners helps prevent buildup and maintains clarity.

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.

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.

Yes, many professionals provide custom-cut glass replacements for enclosures that require precise sizing.

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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