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Clearlight Inc.
New to Angi
Glass Blocks - Install

Serving Hamlin, 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

Most installations take 1-3 days, depending on the number of blocks and customization requirements.

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.

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

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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