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Glassblock Basement Windows!

18 years ago

I am looking to replace the basement windows in my 1940's era home with glass block. I have estimates from 2 companies and one uses Pittsburgh/Corning glass blocks but installs with silicone. The other one uses Weck glass blocks but installs with mortar, and has a lifetime warranty. The cost is almost identical. I have heard that it is a safer application when the block units are installed with mortar, but I have no knowledge of the Weck glass blocks. Pittsburgh/Corning seems to have a good reputation. Both brands are assembled with silicone, but it is the installation I am concerned with. Can anyone advise? TIA

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wws944
18 years ago
You might want to check out Pacific Accent (see link below.) Ours came in about 3 weeks. With nail-on-fins, our contractor installed it without any hassle.

Here is a link that might be useful: Pacific Accent
pinkcarnation
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks for the suggestion! I checked them out but they seem to be for different applications than my basement windows. Mine have to be mortared in. I was just concerned that if the contractor used silicone instead of mortar for the installation, it would not be as safe. I have heard that if they are installed with silicone around the outside of the unit, it can be cut and and the window removed. Thanks again!
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