How much does a glass block window cost?
How much does it cost to put in a glass block window? The average cost for a glass block windows installation is $400 to $1,100 per window. You can order pre-built glass block windows and can assume the costs to be around $18 per square of glass block or $25 for frosted privacy window squares.
Is glass block cheaper than windows?
Glass-block windows are generally less expensive than standard thermal-replacement windows, and you should be able to easily install them yourself. It is easiest to order the completed glass-block panel, with the blocks already mortared together to the size of your window opening.
How do I make block windows look better?
A simple and current option is to mount a curtain rod, at the same height as the light bar and in the same finish as the light bar, above the glass block. Hang sheer draperies like you would at any other window. See how the sheers in this photo hide the window, but still let in the light.
How much do glass block windows cost?
Glass block windows are heavy and the process used to create them is expensive, so they can be a costly addition to your home when compared with the standard alternatives. Even for a tiny basement window constructed from glass block, it would cost at least $175.
Are glass block windows making a comeback?
If you like to follow design blogs and social media accounts of popular home designers, you may have noticed that glass block windows are making a comeback. Glass block windows were all the rage in the 80s but have fallen out of favor. Back then they were used frequently for shower walls and room dividers as well as outside windows.
What are the disadvantages of glass blocks?
Glass blocks are heavy and they are fragile. They can crack, shatter, chip and become damaged just like a mirror or other glass can. But chips, cracks or damage in a glass block window can cause the entire window or glass block wall to become unstable. And if those glass bricks all come tumbling down they can cause a lot of damage.
Why is it so hard to cool a glass block house?
The heat absorption of the glass combined with the lack of ventilation will make your home extremely warm and difficult and expensive to cool if you have exterior glass block windows or a glass block wall in a sunny area inside the home. Feldco is Chicago’s source for window replacement.