Glass blocks offer a variety of remodeling possibilities for use in your bathroom and elsewhere to add style and value to your home. Glass blocks can be used to create a shower wall, as a bathroom window, or even a basement window.
Anywhere that light is needed, privacy is valued, and additional ventilation (from opening a window) is not required, could be a place for glass block use. In the bathroom, remodeling could include removing a shower wall and installing a wall of glass block instead. Any window that doesn’t need to open can be replaced with glass block, but bathroom windows are especially appropriate as natural light and privacy are both desirable in bathrooms.
If you are remodeling a basement window, glass blocks could also be used there. First, make sure that building codes don’t require that the window be able to be opened. Glass blocks will allow more light into your basement, provide excellent insulation, and depending on your tastes, eliminate the need for window treatments.
Glass block windows or shower walls can be ordered and installed as a preassembled unit for this remodeling project. They also can be ordered in a kit that will come with assembly spacers, strips, and instructions. You can also just buy the glass blocks, spacers, and mortor and assemble the window or wall yourself.
After remodeling with glass blocks, your bathroom or basement will have more natural light and you’ll retain valued privacy.
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February 3rd, 2010 at 4:56 pm
I agree