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Glass Block Basement Windows
Glass Block Basement Windows Provide unmatched
Privacy and Energy Efficiency
By: Mark J. Donovan
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Glass block basement windows
are a great alternative to the standard basement window. They let light into the basement and can provide ventilation. Glass
block basement windows also offer more security and are more energy
efficient than the standard basement window.
Most basement windows are
more of an afterthought to the majority of homeowners. Typically they
are covered in cobwebs, never opened, and sometimes even covered up by
basement shelving.
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However the underrated basement
window plays a more important role to the home than most people care to
realize. They provide light into the basement, can act as a backup egress
from the home in the event of an emergency, and also contribute
significantly to home heating loss. Basement windows also provide
ventilation which can be extremely important if you live in an area of the
world where trapped Radon gas in the basement can become a danger to the
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Glass Block
Basement Window Benefits
Glass block basement windows
offer an excellent alternative to the standard basement window because
they can offer many of the same benefits of the standard basement window
and more. They have been around for nearly a 100 years and
have been used in art deco building applications since the 1950’s.
Glass block basement windows
are glass block windows that have been designed specifically to meet the
requirements of basement applications. |
Besides offering privacy, unlike
standard basement windows, they provide natural light into the basement.
Glass block basement windows also
provide added security compared to standard basement windows. Standard basement
windows can easily be popped opened, or simply broken. They are typically
screwed into a jog in the concrete wall and a little caulk added around them to
minimize air infiltration. Glass block windows on the other hand are
installed into the jog using mortar, making them virtually impossible to break
in to. In addition, they are much thicker than the standard basement window and
are not transparent, thus making the basement less interesting for prying eyes.
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Some glass block basement windows
come with optional venting windows to allow the exchange of fresh air into the
basement.
Due to the fact that glass block
basement windows are installed using mortar they provide a much tighter seal
than the standard basement window. Thus they are much more energy efficient
than the standard basement window. In addition, they are very low maintenance.
Unlike cracking caulk and rusting frames and screws associated with standard
basement widows, glass block basement windows require no maintenance except for
the occasional washing.
Glass block windows for the basement
come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but some of the more standard sizes are
32”x32”, 32”x 24”, 32”x 14” and 24”x24”. They are more expensive than the
standard basement window and typically cost around $100 to $175 each.
So if you are looking to dress up
the lower level of your home, and want privacy and low maintenance windows that
can provide you with more security and energy efficiency, consider glass block
basement windows. They are a great alternative to the standard basement window
and well worth the extra investment.
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