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Project Spotlight: Commercial Windows Using Glass Block and Vinyl Replacement Windows at Martindale Electric – Cleveland Ohio

By Mike Foti on July 8, 2010. Leave a Comment

Old Metal Framed Factory Window Commercial Glass Block & Vinyl Replacement Windows One of the biggest money wasting places in old factories is existing wood and metal framed windows. These old windows are often single panes of glass, have frames that are rusted or rotted and offer an... Continue reading

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Glass Block and Vinyl Replacement Church Windows – Decorative, Functional and Secure

By Mike Foti on July 1, 2010. 3 Comments

St. Peters Church - Rome Italy Colored Glass Block Church Windows OK – you’re church is probably not as dramatic and awe-inspiring as St. Peter’s in Rome I photographed on a recent vacation…but that is no reason you can’t have functional, secure, and decorative church windows. Here are some key... Continue reading

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Glass Block Columns or Roman Columns – Both are Built to Last

By Mike Foti on June 25, 2010. 4 Comments

Roman Columns Glass Block Column Just like these Roman columns I was fortunate enough to visit last week glass block columns can also be designed to last a very long time. Here’s some practical design tips to guide your design, purchase and installation process for a glass block column: Continue reading

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Combining Old & New – Glass Block Showers are not just for Modern Homes

By Mike Foti on June 15, 2010. 3 Comments

A curved glass block shower surrounded by a claw foot tub Old Italian Home with a Satellite Dish Just like this 1850’s Italian home shown above with a satellite dish that I took a picture of during a recent trip abroad combining a modern looking glass block shower into a more traditional, Tuscan... Continue reading

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How to Use Acrylic Blocks vs. Glass Blocks for Window Openings

By Mike Foti on June 8, 2010. 12 Comments

Operable Casement Style Acrylic Block Bathroom window I’ve been asked the question over and over – should I use glass blocks or acrylic blocks for my window project. While I will tell you I admittedly have a bias (I’ve been in the glass block business for over 25 years) my companies sell both glass... Continue reading

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

By Mike Foti on June 6, 2010. 1 Comment

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

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How to Choose the Right Glass Block Sizes, Shapes and Installation Process for your Shower Wall

By Mike Foti on May 30, 2010. 8 Comments

Glass block shower wall using 6" x 8" blocks and curved glass block For many glass block shower wall projects you’re working in a tight space. The trick is to figure out how to create a cool shower design in a small space? Consider these tips to help you solve this challenge (or even how... Continue reading

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How to Ventilate a Glass Block Basement or Bathroom Window

By Mike Foti on May 29, 2010. 10 Comments

glass block basement window with an air vent You might have hesitated to purchase glass block windows for your basement, bathroom or garage because of your desire to get fresh air. Fortunately with the introduction of ventilation products for glass block these 2 goals can be achieved at the same... Continue reading

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How to Design a Custom Shower Base for a Glass Block Shower

By Mike Foti on May 23, 2010. 1 Comment

Ready for tile shower base made of expanded polystyrene designed for a glass block shower wall A well built glass block shower project begins with designing and choosing the right custom shower base. Follow these steps to make the right selection the first time. Continue reading

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Waterproofing Your Glass Block Shower

By Mike Foti on May 21, 2010. 3 Comments

Curved glass block shower wall. You might have heard the old Fram oil filter commercial about using the right oil filter now to not pay the mechanic later. The same logic certainly applies to a successful installation of a glass block shower enclosure. Failure to properly waterproof your shower can... Continue reading