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Clearlight Inc.
New to Angi
Glass Blocks - Install

Serving Anson, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Formerly Milliorn Building Specialty, Clearlight is locally owned and operated in Abilene. We offer honest evaluations of your needs while providing you options for solutions. We stock a full line of Loxcreen storm doors. These are sturdy attractive doors in Mill, White, Bronze and Colonial White. We also have heavier custom storm doors available along with the capability of modifying these doors to fit almost any custom application. Because our windows are manufactured in house we can offer custom fits and options of window styles and glass types with lower lead times and better quality control. Installation is also available. We also carry some specialty screen materials in stock including a variety of colors in Sunscreen. We carry a wide selection of glass cut in house. Custom size and type of insulated glass (IG) is also available with installation. All of these products can affect the cooling and heating cost of your home. With rising energy costs and the deregulation of electricity providers most of these products can pay for themselves with energy savings. Give us a call and talk to us about possible energy saving improvements for your home!

Glass Block questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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 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.

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