The glass block window panel sits on the block or concrete wall and is held in place with mortar and caulk. When it comes to basement windows, there’s nothing more practical than glass block windows.

Glass blocks make strong, attractive walls and windows that are easy to maintain and keep clean. The blocks are made of two sections of pressed glass fused together with a partial vacuum between them.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q–I want to replace a bathroom window. There is now a double-hung window with a storm window, and I would like to install window blocks and an exhaust fan. Can you give me the pros and cons and the ...

Glass block is back in vogue for two reasons. The first: having glass block windows installed is a cost-effective way to beautify your home and add real designer flair. The second reason is that ...

Dear Jim: I am concerned about the security and efficiency of some of my old single-pane first-floor windows. I think glass block windows would be more secure. Are they efficient, and can I install ...

Since 1984, WMGB Home Improvements, formerly West Michigan Glass Block Inc, has been owned and operated by Greg & Julie Cowan. Expanding from simply installing glass block basement windows to ...