Posts Tagged ‘glass block bathroom window’

How to Choose a High Privacy Glass Block, Acrylic Block or Vinyl Shower or Tub Window

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
Glass Block Shower Window with Colored Glass Blocks

Glass Block Shower Window with Colored Glass Blocks

 

Let’s face it – how to replace a shower window can be very difficult to figure out. Many bathrooms in older homes have wood or metal double hung windows right in the middle of the shower/tub area. While this was not a problem when these homes were built in the 1940’s, 1950’s and 1960’s (when more people took baths vs. showers) they just aren’t practical any more. The water from the shower penetrates the wood or metal frames in a shower and causes the frame to decay or rust. So how do you solve this problem without losing the benefit of natural light, increases safety and air flow and moisture control of having a window? Read below about 3 possible shower window options and their advantages and disadvantages.

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Glass Block Bathroom Window Design – Mix Up Sizes to Make Your Project Pop

Thursday, October 7th, 2010
Bathroom window using colored & frosted glass blocks in 8" x 8" & 4" x 8" sizes
Bathroom window using colored & frosted glass blocks – 8″ x 8″ & 4″ x 8″ sizes
Vinyl framed glass block window using 6" x 6" , 6" x 8" and 12" x 12" sizes
Vinyl framed glass block window using 6″ x 6″, 6″ x 8″ and 12″ x 12″ sizes clear and colored glass blocks

Why settle for a boring glass block bathroom window when you can be unique? Let’s face it most glass block windows look the same – one clear cube of block stacked on top of another. Mix up the sizes, add color or frosted designs – why design “inside the box” when you can design “outside the blocks?” Use these 7 points for a unique glass block design: Continue reading “Glass Block Bathroom Window Design – Mix Up Sizes to Make Your Project Pop” »

How to Choose a Shower Window for a Remodeling Project

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Glass block bathroom window in a shower area
Glass block bathroom window in a shower remodeling project
Casement style operable acrylic block window
Casement style operable acrylic block window

Figuring out the right shower replacement window can be difficult. Although it’s nice to have the sunlight and ability to get air flow through this window, the fact that it’s located inside the wet shower area presents privacy and frame deterioration concerns not normally associated with most windows. Here is the low-down on different types of shower windows to consider:  Continue reading “How to Choose a Shower Window for a Remodeling Project” »

How to Install a Glass Block Bathroom Window in a New Construction or Addition Project

Sunday, June 6th, 2010
glass block bathroom replacement window

Vinyl framed glass block bathroom window used in a new home

Installing a glass block bathroom window in new construction framed openings has never been easier. Follow these simple steps to get a great looking window that is sized correctly the first time. Continue reading “How to Install a Glass Block Bathroom Window in a New Construction or Addition Project” »