Glass Blocks Installation & Replacement

Do glass block windows insulate your home?

Originally used to bring in light to industrial settings, glass block windows quickly gained popularity in other professional buildings and places of business. Today, homeowners are learning to enjoy the benefits of having glass block windows installed. Their unique qualities and stylish look can quickly fix up any home.

Most windows are made with a single pane of glass and a frame that may cause air leaks. Glass block windows are enclosed and are sealed into place rather than having a frame. Also, glass blocks reflect heat while allowing light through them. Just by having glass block windows installed on your exterior, you are helping insulate your home and keeping it comfortable.

Glass blocks add light and privacy

There are many different styles and colors that glass blocks come in. Most are opaque to the point where only vague shapes and shadows can be observed from the other side. Replacing a window with glass blocks will still allow natural light into your home, but will add a new level of privacy. Because of this, glass blocks are a popular choice for bathrooms and offices.

A talented contractor can create walls and enclosures inside your home and/or business for a stunning visual effect that is also bright and inviting. Glass blocks are unique in the sense that they are able to create individual spaces that still seem open and connected to the rest of the building. It is important to consult with a specialist before installing glass blocks as they are not meant to be structurally load-bearing.