Question: It would be easy for a thief to break through our utility-room window. I think a glass block window would be better. Is it difficult to install a mortar-type glass block window or is a kit ...

The post Glass Block Window Installation in the Basement appeared first on Family Handyman. The glass block window panel sits on the block or concrete wall and is held in place with mortar and caulk.

Dear Nina: Complete glass block window installation kits are available, but it is not difficult to do it yourself using individual glass blocks and mortar. This will result in an extremely strong ...

Dear Jim: I want to replace some old single-pane, first-floor windows with glass-block windows for security. Are they as efficient as other new windows, can they be opened and can I install them ...

When replacing basement windows, most people now consider glass block. It's a good insulator, secure, and waterproof. It lets light in, but obscures visibility from the outside, and can incorporate ...

Dear Jim: My house needs more efficient windows. I live alone, so I am considering some glass block windows for security. Are they very efficient, and how can I have some summertime ventilation with ...

Q: My house needs more efficient windows. I live alone, so I am considering some glass block windows for security. Are they very efficient and how can I have some summertime ventilation with them? A: ...

Over the years the window above a bathtub in an older home succumbs to exposure to moisture and its wooden frame and sill rot away. Replacing the window with a glass block unit designed for the job is ...