On Feb 25, 12:06�pm, wrote:
I am going to install a glass block window in my walkout concrete
foundation (In a bath I'm remodeling) *I have asked several local
contractors for bids but it seems the job is too small for companies
in my area. *I've had a couple of handyman types out last month but
none of these has even called back with estimates (We have called them
but never recieved return calls) *So...

I am very handy myself and I was mostly wanting a pro to save me the
time and hassle. *I'm doing a one block tall (8" by about 4' wide)
window just to allow light into the room over the shower. *I don't
think I'll be running into load issues as I'll add a 2x psudo header
under the base of the first floor wall of my single story house.
Glass block will bridge between this and the concrete foundation.

Do I need more reinforcement? and any other advice on this would be
great. *I've also thought of deepening the window to 2 blocks
(aprox16" still 4' wide) *How badly would that effect the structure of
my upper story?) I need to start soonish. as I've wasted 2 months on
trying to get this done for me.

James Wulfsong

Bath MUST then have exhaust fan!

should be easy to do, kinda a lego assembly add mortor

my mom changed her basement windows to glass block and caused mold
mildew and moisture troubles, those tiny vents were a joke.

old folks like glass block thinking it secure, when a burglar is more
likely to just kick in a door.

glass is mess, noisey and cuts the burglar.

at least provide ventilation, and it WILL be a issue at home resale
time