2. Track Installation Method For those looking to save time or have limited experience with masonry work, track installation is a viable option. This method uses plastic or metal tracks that hold ...

Glass blocks are nonload-bearing; they cannot support building weight from above. You will need to frame a block wall with a header (such as a 2 by 4 or 2 by 6 secured to the wall studs), a wood ...

To install the glass blocks individually with mortar joints, you must first select the blocks that you want. For a utility room, blocks with a moderate surface pattern are often used.

A contractor will charge $556 to replace an old window with a new 32-inch-by-24-inch glass block unit. If you have carpentry experience you can buy it for $245, install it, and pocket a 56 percent ...

Glass blocks are nonload-bearing; they cannot support building weight from above. You will need to frame a block wall with a header (such as a 2-by-4 or 2-by-6 secured to the wall studs), a wood ...