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Van Horn Design
New to Angi
Stained or Specialty Glass - Repair

Serving Plainfield, WI and surrounding areas

Van Hon Design provides specialized, artisan-level, custom-designed woodworking and premium remodeling services in Southern Wisconsin. With a background in formal European-style apprenticeship and a passion for bespoke design, I create unique spaces and cabinetry tailored to your lifestyle.\nServices Include:\n• Custom Cabinets & Furniture\n• Kitchen & Bath Remodeling\n• Entertainment Centers\n• Outdoor Living (Pergolas & Decks)\n• Specialty Fused Glass Details\nI bring a high-end, published, and award-winning skill set to local projects, offering personalized service from design to installation. I focus on delivering exceptional craftsmanship on time and on budget. My goal is to create functional art you will love living with. Let's build something lasting. Call to discuss your project today.\n

TR Contracting
New to Angi
Glass Blocks - Install - For Business

Serving Plainfield, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

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Credit card accepted

TR Contracting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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 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.

Glass block mortar is the best choice for glass block window units. It is specifically formulated for glass block window installation. Glass block mortar is usually a mixture of Portland cement, sand, and special chemicals. It is a white mortar that is applicable inside and outside your home. Do not use regular tile mortar because it may not have the binding strength and flexibility required for glass block windows.

Options include tempered, laminated, and tinted glass for various needs.

Glass block installation can be relatively expensive due to the range of material costs and the labor time to assemble this type of specialty window. The process proceeds slowly as the glass does not absorb moisture from mortar and silicone caulk takes longer to harden, leaving spacers to hold up the structure until the caulk or mortar begins to cure. Plus, if your current windows have structural issues or damage, you’ll need to repair them before beginning the project, increasing your bottom line. 

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