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Basement bathroom & commercial glass block windows with Thin Line Series blocks

How to Select a Glass Block or Acrylic Block Bathroom Window

In this video you'll learn how to:

  • Choose between a glass block or acrylic bathroom or shower window to reduce energy costs, increase privacy & add style and security.

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The 3 1/8" series glass blocks are the most popular choice for basement, bathroom, garage windows and sidelights. Often existing windows and sidelights by the door are not secure, are rotted or rusted, and often don’t offer the privacy homeowners and commercial businesses desire.

Prefabricated glass block basement & bathroom window benefits and options for windows

 
Ice pattern basement windows with air vents
Iceberg pattern glass block basement window with silicone joints in a window well in Cincinnati, Ohio.
glass block basement window with a vent
Glass block vented basement window with wave pattern with mortar joints in Cleveland, Ohio.
bathroom glass block window with wave pattern
Glass block bathroom window with wave pattern in Columbus, Ohio.
garage glass block window with Ice pattern for privacy
Garage window with glass blocks with Ice pattern in Akron, Ohio.

Basement and bathroom replacement windows offer these benefits:

  • Increased security and safety – windows are prefabricated and mortared into foundations making it difficult and time consuming to break in.

  • Reduced heating and cooling costs – with the energy efficiency of a thermal pane window block replacement windows will cut your costs.

  • Reduce maintenance – with block windows there will be no need to re-caulk year after year.

  • Easy to operate and open – glass block hopper style vinyl air vents are easy to open.

  • Increase privacy – with several privacy patterns it can be virtually impossible to look through a glass block window.

  • Improve air flow – Air vents, removable sash windows, and power vents can be used to make your home fresher and reduce the risk of mold.

  • Add dryer vents – vinyl dryer vents can be built into the window saving the cost and difficulty of cutting through a foundation.

Color glass blocks in a church
Color glass block window wall for a church.
staggered pattern glass block sidelights around a front entry door
Glass block sidelites around a front door for privacy and security in Lexington, Kentucky.
glass blocks in church window
Wave pattern glass block church replacement windows in Columbus, Ohio.
glass block window with dryer vent block
Glass block window with dryer vent block.

Glass block sizes and patterns for windows & walls thin line series

Replacement block windows are generally made with 3 1/8" thick blocks in various sizes to work in any garage, basement, bathroom or commercial window opening.

  • Block sizes for lower level replacement windows –

  • 4" x 8" x 3 1/8"
  • 6" x 6" x 3 1/8"
  • 6" x 8" x 3 1/8"
  • 8" x 8" x 3 1/8"

Glass patterns with privacy & light transmission for windows and walls

Wave patterns are used in frequently in basement glass block windows for their contemporary looks.
"Wave" pattern
Highest amount of light with moderate privacy.
Iceberg patterns provides the most amount of privacy and maximum light for privacy in basement and bathroom windows.
"Iceberg" pattern
Highest amount of light with maximum privacy.
Diamond pattern in lower level windows provides excellent privacy.
"Pristal" pattern
Good amount of light with maximum privacy.
See-through clear blocks provides undistorted views through glass blocks.
"Clear" pattern
maximum visibility and light.

Clear Frosted Glass Block Patterns for Basement & Bathroom Windows

Wave patterns are used in frequently in basement glass block windows for their contemporary looks.
"Wave" frosted pattern
Iceberg patterns provides the most amount of privacy and maximum light for privacy in basement and bathroom windows.
"Iceberg" frosted pattern
Diamond pattern in lower level windows provides excellent privacy.
"Pristal" frosted pattern
See-through clear blocks provides undistorted views through glass blocks.
"Clear" frosted pattern


How to Select Glass Block Basement Windows Video

In this video you'll learn how to:

  • How to choose the best glass block windows for security, privacy, energy efficiency & ventilation.
  • Where to use a hurricane or fire rated glass block window.
  • How to create an egress opening with an acrylic block casement window.
  • How to add style by adding colored or frosted glass blocks.

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NEW!

Colored Frosted Glass Blocks and Glass Art Tile Blocks for Basements and Bathrooms

Have your glass block window really stand out by using colored, frosted or glass tile blocks.

colored glass blocks for windows
Colored glass blocks to add dramatic designs
frosted glass blocks for privacy
Frosted glass blocks to add privacy with a more muted color pallet

Decorative glass block designs
glass tile block designs
Glass tile art blocks for design accents
colored and frosted glass block shower window
Colored and frosted glass block bathroom window

Frosted cinnamon colored glass block bathroom windows
NEW!

Etched glass window with blocks

If you want a unique basement, bathroom or kitchen window order your blocks laser etched with an image of your favorite hobby, pet, design, or sports team.

etched glass block window
Etched glass window with paws design.
custom etched glass block
Pets and hobby series etched blocks.
etched glass block patterns
Flower series designs.

Glass block vent and dryer vent for windows – products and options

Make your home or business healthier by adding ventilation options for your windows.

Air ventilation options for basement, bathroom & garage windows

vinyl framed air vents can be used in basements, bathroom, or garages

Glass block air vents
Vinyl framed air vent for improved energy efficiency and to fight mold.

Vinyl framed vents are energy efficient (with double pane glass) and come in the following standard sizes (additional custom sizes are also available) –
16 x 6, 16 x 8, 18 x 6, 18 x 8, 20 x 6, 20 x 8, 22 x 6, 22 x 8, 24 x 8

removable sash basement window

Removable Sash Windows
Has an inside removable window sash to maximize the air flow and window opening size.

Removable sash windows are custom made in larger sizes to be used to fill the entire window opening space

Power vents for glass block windows.

Power vent for block windows

Power vents (most commonly made in 16 x 8, 18 x 8, and 24 x 8 sizes) are used to get rid of musty smells and improve indoor air quality.

Dryer vents for block glass windows.

Dryer vents

Dryer vents (available in 8 x 8, 6 x 8, 8 x 6, and 6 x 6 sizes) are used to exhaust a dryer through a glass block window.

6 Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1 – How is the window measured? – For basement windows measure from each side of the foundation (with the frame being removed) and from the top of the sill to the header above the existing window. For most bathroom replacement windows measure the opening that will exist after the window sash (not the frame) has been removed.

Question 2 – Is it best to purchase premade windows with mortar or silicone joints between the blocks? – Mortar and silicone joints each have their own advantages and disadvantages, but purchasing pre-made windows is almost always a cost savings vs. doing the project block by block.

  • Mortar Advantages – harder to break through, traditional masonry look, more variation in joint size
  • Silicone Advantages – all glass look, windows come out smaller in size, easy to clean.
glass block window with mortar
Diamond pattern window with mortar joints.
glass block window with silicone
Wave pattern window with silicone joints.

Question 3 – Can these windows be made with colors, different designs, or personalized? – Yes, we have the broadest colored glass block, glass block designs, and can even personalize your blocks with one of a kind etched and engraved blocks.

Question 4 – Are your windows made with frames or without frames? – Most basement windows are made without frames and then mortared into concrete block or poured wall foundations. In remodeling projects the majority of bathroom windows are pre-made without frames, while in new construction projects it is best to use the vinyl frame glass block windows.

glass block windows with and without vinyl framesglass block windows with and without vinyl frames
Glass block windows with and without vinyl frames.

Question 5 – How do you finish bathroom windows on the inside and outside? – This question depends on the surrounding materials on the inside and outside. Although each job condition should be looked at individually below is a brief explanation to help you.

  • Inside – If there is existing tile in good condition that returns to the window being replaced butt the glass block up to the tile and mortar it into place. If the existing returns are not in good shape this area can be improved with a vinyl trim kit (see the picture below), new tile, or a solid surface material like cultured marble.
  • Outside – For brick and block openings mortar the window in. For stucco, vinyl or wood siding the window is generally sealed to aluminum or PVC coated vinyl coil stock wrapped around wood trim (see the picture below).
bathroom glass block window with trim kit
Bathroom windows with vinyl trim kit returns.
Ice pattern bathroom windows with air vents
Iceberg pattern bathroom glass block window silicone joints & white coil stock in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Question 6 – How can we judge your company’s service? – We have installed over 780,000 glass block windows for 160,000 customers – but not only that we’re also a Better Business Bureau accredited business, and received the Consumer’s Choice Service Award.

Better Business Bureau Accredited Business Consumer's Choice Award

If you need any additional help or a quotation on a glass block basement or bathroom window feel free to call us at 513-742-5900 or 937-299-6222 or email us for a free estimate.

 
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