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Northern Exteriors Company, Inc.
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Glass Blocks - Install

Serving Ellsworth, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1958

Northern Exteriors Co., Inc. has been in the home improvement business since 1958. We carry workman's compensation, liability insurance, and our craftsmanship is second to none. We here at Northern offer something never seen in the construction industry, a LIFETIME warranty on our labor! Our work entails: job supervision by an owner every 3-5 days, our windows carry a LIFETIME warranty, and the jobsite is thoroughly cleaned and trash is hauled away. When we start a job, we stay on it until it is completed within a reasonable amount of time. We are members of the Kalkaska, Gaylord, and Grand Traverse chamber of commerce. We are also members of the North Central Michigan Home Builders Association. All of our work is repeat or referral from satisfied customers. We warranty all of our labor with the exception of roofing for life! Our roofing carries a 12 year warranty!

Glass Block FAQs, answered by experts

Heavy glass tends to be more expensive than thin glass because it is stronger and more durable. In most cases, ¼-inch-thick glass is ideal for mirrors, and ⅛-inch-thick glass is ideal for residential windows. Heavier glass isn’t always necessary, and can be more challenging to hang or install. Work with a local window installation pro for replacement or new construction windows.

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.

Their thickness depends on application, but most glass walls are typically 3/8 to 3/4 of an inch thick. Although it’s not as common, single panes of glass can also be 1 inch thick.

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

Glass walls are more expensive overall than their brick or drywall counterparts. However, if you need walls for a building with more than two or three stories, glass walls are the more budget-friendly option.

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