"Sometimes getting clear direction and feedback on a home improvement project can be so difficult. How can your company help me with my glass block project?"

Solution: Whether you're looking for a simple window project for your home, or a more involved commercial project we have glass block designers and consultants who have been trained to assist you.

Q: Where can I use glass blocks?

A: The most common uses are for windows in basements and commercial buildings, bathrooms, garages, sidelights, showers, and interior walls.

Q: Which glass block patterns should I choose?

A: There are a wide variety of glass blocks to choose from (see our Product Gallery). The key in choosing a pattern is to consider the amount of light, energy efficiency, and security you're looking for your glass block to provide. Our designers and consultants can help you with these choices.

Q: How can your company help me through a glass block project?

A: We can help you from start to finish - doing an initial design/estimate, supplying glass block products and systems, prefabricating glass block assemblies, and most importantly - providing a professional glass block installation. 

Q: What manufacturer's glass blocks do you use?

A: We use mostly Pittsburgh Corning and Mulia brands of glass blocks - the largest and highest quality brands of glass blocks in the world.

Q: How thick are the glass blocks? Which thickness would be right for me?

A: Most glass blocks are either 3 1/8" (thin line) or 3 7/8" (regular series) in thickness (a limited number of blocks are made 2" thick). Most windows are made with the thin line (3 1/8") series of block and most walls and commercial projects use the regular also called premium (3 7/8") series.

Q: What benefits can I expect to get from glass blocks?

A: Glass blocks can help to reduce heat bills, provide increased security, add style, privacy and light, and cut time maintaining a property.

Q: Why should I choose your company?

A: Our company has a depth of expertise and quality unmatched in the industry! Our business was started in 1979, we've done over 750,000 windows, walls and showers, and have been the recipient of numerous consumer driven service awards. In addition we believe in helping customers, and not a high-pressure sales approach.

Q: How else can your company improve my home?

A: In addition to glass blocks we have divisions of our business that do replacement windows, doors, siding, and acrylic bathtub liners and showers. Call and ask how else we can be of service to you.

Glass blocks can be installed in many different ways depending on where it is used (windows, walls, floors etc.) the skill level of the installation contractor, the type of opening it is going into (wood, masonry etc.) and the time and budget for the project.

As an award-winning installer of glass blocks we have provided below the installation methods we've found work the best (providing the best quality project for the most cost-effective price) for various uses of glass blocks and job conditions (masonry openings vs. wood frame openings, new construction vs. remodeling applications). In addition, when possible, we've provided some installation specifications and/or a brochure on the product or installation method as well.

• Alternative Installation Method - "Block by Block" installation inside the opening - more costly and time consuming.

• When Can the Glass Block shower system be installed? - The glass block acrylic base is usually set into place by a plumber during after the rough framing stages. The glass block walls are installed generally after the tile work is completed in the bathroom.

Provided below are downloaded brochures that may be helpful to you in your glass block projects

Click here to download literature about Pittsburgh Corning Glass Blocks®

Click here to download our "You're Safe with Us" brochure

Click Here to download an article about Glass Block Showers

Click Here to download the article "This in Not Your Fathers Glass Block" about our Designer/Color Glass Block

You might have heard varied opinions about how the glass block pre-fabricated panel should be assembled (the most common methods are using mortar or silicone to put the pre-made windows together). Our company believes that the best approach (mortar vs. silicone) is to create the best sizing fit on a job by job basis. Included below are some advantages of both the mortar and silicone systems for you to consider:

Advantages of Mortar over Silicone - Can vary mortar joint sizes, has the traditional look of mortar, very difficult to break out the mortar joints.

Advantages of Silicone over Mortar - Panel has an "all glass" look, panel is smaller for tight openings.

Although bathroom and shower wall construction can vary from project to project we have provided below some of the key steps for most glass block shower projects in remodeling or new construction projects. Since these projects frequently involve multiple trades it may be best to consult with our Designers or Project Estimators for your specific application.