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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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