Types of Glass Block
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Types of Glass Block Windows

3” residential window glass block comes in the following styles.

Wavy Glass Block Windows

Wavy glass block windows are the most popular glass block style. This glass block window type has a soft, undulating pattern and lets in the max amount of light with some privacy. This glass block style blends well with most decors, and are especially popular as basement windows.

Clarity Glass Block Windows

Clarity glass block windows provide a clear view — you can see through clarity glass block windows almost like regular windows. These glass block windows provide a maximum amount of light but do not allow for privacy. Home owners use these glass block windows in front sidelights and for kitchen windows.

Ice Glass Block Windows

Ice glass block windows are similar to wavy glass block windows but with better privacy and almost as much light. With ice glass block windows, you see some shadows but very it is very difficult to make out what you are seeing. This type of glass block window is popular as bathroom windows.

Diamond Glass Block Windows

Diamond glass block windows are a different pattern all on their own. This style of glass block window provides for very good privacy with some decreased light transmission. All the glass blocks are smooth to the touch the pattern is inside the glass block. Diamond glass block windows are used mainly as bathroom windows.

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