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Meyers Masonry, Inc.
3.0(
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Glass Blocks - Install

Serving Waterloo, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Hello, my name is Bob Meyers my company is Meyers Masonry Inc. We are now in our 10th year of providing top quality craftsmanship. Whether it's Brick, Block, Stone, Cultured stone or Glass Block, let me show you the difference we can make on your project. I stand behind every job. I am on every job from start to finish, from the first application to the last. I guarantee quality because my name is on it.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Total Construction Services Inc
3.6(
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Glass Blocks - InstallGlass Blocks - Install - For Business

Serving Waterloo, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After 3 years following a complete roof replacement on 3 structures, I developed leaks on the corners in 6 locations, seemingly a product failure. Total provided Saturday service and ordered the correct color and re-scheduled for install. Their work came with a 5 year warranty, which was easy and no hassle getting done. Their staff remains professional and office staff tries hard to keep us informed through the repair. We have previously met and worked with the owner of Total, Kevin Jackson, truly a man of integrity, hard to find in roofers. It is my pleasure to recommend this company and I have.
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Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Glass Block questions, answered by experts

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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