Posted: 1/23/2011 9:23:30 AM EDT
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I want to replace the cheap sliding windows in my basement with Glass Block. There are three windows, and the opening measures 32" x 19 1/2". The basic idea is for privacy and security.
Is this a DIY job? Is it easy or hard? Any suggestions, comments, experiences? |
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I think most of those blocks are hollow. From a security standpoint I think they'd make entry a pain in the ass, but not impossible. A pain in the ass is a huge upgrade from the ease of getting in through the current sliding glass windows. If they take a sledgehammer to 'em it would look somewhat suspicious. |
They do sell them at Home Depot 
I saw some profesionally installed. They showed up with them premade, slide them in, and grouted the gap. Looked really easy I don't know if the ones from HD are available premade. 
My basement has them, and the small vent window in place of the middle brick. |
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They are hollow, but still very strong.
I have been in the masonry industry for 8 years now, and glass block can be tricky depending on application. I would contact some local masonry subcontractors, as there is not much work going on in construction, I bet you could get them done really cheap. |