Posts Tagged ‘shower window’
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
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.
Continue reading “How to Choose a High Privacy Glass Block, Acrylic Block or Vinyl Shower or Tub Window” »
Tags: acrylic block window, air vent, awning window, casement window, glass block bathroom window, glass block shower window, glass block window, obscure glass, privacy glass, shower ventilation, shower window, tub window
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling, Glass Block, Windows | 2 Comments »
Saturday, September 24th, 2011
Decorative glass block window in universal design
Seldom does a new home building project come along that can inspire, educate and liberate any person’s ability to use and enjoy the home than the Universal Design Living Laboratory (UDLL) being built by Rosemarie Rossetti and her husband Mark Leder. Several months ago (see the related blog post below) I focused on one feature in this home (the glass block windows and glass mural window used in the master bathroom). In this post let’s look at some features in the master bathroom to see thoughtful universal design and green building practices in action (Please note – this home – which is being built in Columbus Ohio – will be open for public touring later this year or early next year).
Tags: accessible design, bathtub transfer, bathtub transfer bench, expanded polystyrene, glass block patterns, glass mural, glass murals, linear drain, roll in shower, shower pans, shower window, trough drain, tub transfer, universal design, universal design learning
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling | 2 Comments »
Friday, March 25th, 2011
- White double hung vinyl replacement window tilts in for easy cleaning
Tags: acrylic block window, bay window, bow window, casement window, cheap replacement windows, double hung windows, glass block windows, kitchen window, patio door, picture window, replacement windows, shower window, types of windows, universal design, vinyl replacement windows
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling, Exterior Remodeling, Glass Block, Kitchen Remodeling, Windows | 6 Comments »
Friday, February 25th, 2011
Universal and accessible wet room shower designWalk in glass block shower, decorative grab bar, corner seat
Tags: accessible design, Accessible shower, acrylic block window, age in place, barrier free shower, handicap bathroom, handicap showers, home modifications, independent living, roll in shower, safe shower, safety grab bar, shower base, shower window, tile shower walls, universal design, universal shower, wet room
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling, Glass Block, Windows | 7 Comments »
Saturday, December 18th, 2010
- Bathroom window with a vinyl framed and colored and frosted glass blocks
- Den windows using lighter glass block vinyl framed window system
To many people glass block windows are just too heavy a product to use. The cool thing is they’ve gotten lighter now since that there are 2” thick glass blocks which are built inside vinyl frames. These windows are not only strong (since they are constructed with vinyl spacers between the blocks), but they also come in a wide variety of colors, frosted and etched patterns and are easy to install. Wondering where you can use these windows ….here’s 7 projects to choose from: Continue reading “7 Projects Using a Lighter Vinyl Framed Glass Block Window” »
Tags: acrylic block window, acrylic window, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, bathroom window, bathtub, closet window, den window, garage window, glass block window, glass blog, grout, kitchen remodeling, kitchen window, shower remodeling, shower window, transom, urethane grout, window, window blog
Posted in Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Exterior Remodeling, Glass Block, Kitchen Remodeling, Windows | 5 Comments »
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010
- Frosted & colored glass block shower window wave pattern
Tags: bath window, Bathroom Remodeling, bathtastic, bathtastic shower, colored glass block, diy blog, diy network, frosted glass block, glass block shower window, glass blog, privacy window, sanded grout, shower, shower remodeling, shower wall, shower window, urethane grout
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling, Glass Block, Windows | 3 Comments »
Thursday, October 7th, 2010
- Bathroom window using colored & frosted glass blocks – 8″ x 8″ & 4″ x 8″ sizes
Tags: colored glass, colored glass block, frameless glass block window, frosted designs, frosted glass, frosted glass block, glass block bathroom window, glass block blog, glass block shower window, glass block sizes, shower window, vinyl framed glass block window
Posted in Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Glass Block, Windows | 5 Comments »
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
- Glass block bathroom window in a shower remodeling project
Tags: acrylic block window, acrylic window, Bathroom Remodeling, casement window, double hung, Glass Block, glass block bathroom window, glass block window, replacement window blog, shower remodeling, shower replacement window, shower window, slider window, vinyl replacement windows, wet area, wood framed window, wood replacement window
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling, Glass Block, Uncategorized, Windows | 2 Comments »
