Can Glass Blocks be a DIY Project?

August 11, 2010 · Filed under Home Repair and Upgrades, Tupelo MS, Uncategorized · Tagged bathroom, Building Blocks, daylighting, diy, glass block, glass block diy, glass block projects, home repair, recycle, reuse, sidelights, Tupelo MS

Glass Blocks never seem to go out of style.  In the early 1800’s glass was cut and used in cellars and ships for light.  In the 1930’s machinery was used to manufacture glass block.  Of course showers and baths are the most common uses.  Daylighting is important today with trying to conserve energy. Glass blocks could be retrofitted in strategic places in a home or business.  They could be used for privacy in an otherwise open area.  Here are some good sites to view, has anyone tried this?

http://www.doityourself.com/stry/install-glass-block-window

This site says installing glass block is not much harder than tile . http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/how-to-create-and-install-a-glass-block-wall/index.html

Door sidelights will provide light with privacy and security. http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-install-glass-block-door-sidelights

Building Blocks has reusable glass blocks at a great price.