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Northern Exteriors Company, Inc.
New to Angi
Glass Blocks - Install

Serving Vanderbilt, 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 questions, answered by experts

Luckily, glass block windows need minimal maintenance. Other than regular cleaning, the only maintenance involved in having a glass block window is inspecting for cracks every year and applying sealer to the mortar joints if the blocks are set in masonry mortar. Glass block windows hold up well against wind and moisture better than traditional windows and are not prone to rot.

Glass block windows aren’t fire hazards; fire-rated glass block windows can increase your home’s fire safety. Modern glass blocks are made with materials that can resist high temperatures and prevent fire spread. Most offer a 45-minute fire rating, while some increase it to two hours. Compared to the typical 20 to 90 minute rating for a double-pane window, glass block can increase your home’s safety in the event of a fire.

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

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.

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.

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