Posted by: glassblockblogger | December 27, 2011

Adding Security to Your Home as Your Next DIY Project

Securing the Vulnerable Basement Window
New York, New Jersey, Boston, Philadelphia

If you are considering improving the security of your home as your next DIY project, you might consider replacing the basement windows with an alternative that is more resistant to forced-entry. As we have discussed before on this blog, your basement window is the most vulnerable part of the house to flooding. It is also vulnerable to forced-entry by burglars.Basement Window Eastern Glass Block

As the Chicago Tribune Real Estate section on how glass block systems stack up stated;

The catch is that foundation windows are among the easiest entry points for burglars. They are often tucked behind shrubbery and concealed in ground-level shadows around the house where burglars can force the locking hardware and go in and out unobserved.

However, we were talking about a DIY project. So, ease of installation is paramount. The first thing we want in a DIY project is for it to be easy and not create a series of trips to the hardware store.

The LightWise® Window from Pittsburgh Corning is a wise choice when
you want limited installation hassle.

The first question may be “Can I install a series of LightWise® Vinyl windows in an existing frame?” The answer is yes. As the FAQ on Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block states, “you remove the adjacent nailing fins (using a utility knife) of the two LightWise® windows and install the mullion cap design to cover the seam”. Further installation details such as this are available in the LightWise Product Literature available at EasternGlassBlock.com.

The LightWise Architectural Systems give you the opportunity to install glass block panels to your unique specifications. All LightWise Architectural Systems are:

  • Engineered and pre‐fabricated into panelized systems that can be easily and quickly installed
  • Customizable to meet project needs
  • Guaranteed to meet your performance requirements
  • Useful for day-lighting strategies and can contribute to LEED points
  • Available with a range of visibility and privacy options
  • Graffiti‐resistant, damage‐resistant and easy to clean

Contact us at Eastern Glass Block and will assist you with your Contact Us at Eastern Glass Blockdesign. We have over 20 years of experience designing and installing Glass Block in residential and commercial projects. We love the opportunity to share our experience.

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Posted by: glassblockblogger | December 19, 2011

Craft Idea for a Unique Christmas Gift Using Glass Block

As I entered my friend’s home, the lighted decoration on the table caught my eye. After a quick moment, I realized it was actually a glass block. The way the light glimmered through the glass on this table decoration was fun and festive.DecoBlock Eastern Glass Block

I asked about it how it was made. My friends explained that they drilled into the glass block with a special drill bit to put lights in it. After that, they easily added the finishing touches.

I knew the drilling was the hardest part of the creative process and was actually not necessary. So, I suggested a Post on this blog called Christmas Holidays Stimulate Our Creativity. In this post we talk about a product called DecoBloc that would have saved my friends time and effort.

The DecoBloc

Pittsburgh Corning has a versatile product line for Glass Block arts and crafts called DecoBloc. Since its introduction seventy years ago, Pittsburgh Corning’s genuine glass blocks have been used in innovative ways by artists and crafters to fashion beautiful and decorative creative expressions.

Eastern Glass Block No drill crafts

Each DecoBloc is designed with a molded opening that you can use to insert a teddy bear or any decorative item. In addition, DecoBloc contains a special multi-use insert that goes into that molded opening that has three custom cap options. These custom caps allow you to easily transform your glass block treasures into a bank, canister, or decorative light, without drilling or cutting into the block.

You can find great ideas at the Pittsburgh Corning DecoBloc site. DecoBloc comes in two sizes; 8″x8″x3″ and 6″x6″x3″, and two patterns; wavy and ice, creating options limited only by your imagination.

Glass Block is an excellent material for using color and light and can be added to glass block in many ways.

Glass Block can also be engraved with unique designs or a personal message to increase the unique value of a memorable Holiday gift for friends and relatives of all ages.

Call us at Eastern Glass Block. We have over 20 years of experience designing and installing Glass Block and would love to share our experience with you while you plan out that new DIY weekend project or next craft activity.

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Posted by: glassblockblogger | December 11, 2011

Christmas Holidays Stimulate our Creativity

The Christmas Holidays bring out the creative side of us. Everywhere we look during this season, we see exciting creations. We commute to work and see Christmas decorations on homes and buildings. This opens our minds to new ideas for our own homes that goes beyond just temporary decorations.

Eastern Glass Block Christmas Gift

Glass Block Christmas Craft

It is quite popular these days to use color and light as a foundation of new and up-to-date designs.

Glass Block is an excellent material for using color and light and can be added to glass block in many ways. In one of our past Posts during the Easter season, we showed how Glass Block can be used in very creative ways in crafts for gifts and decorations. This is, of course, also true for Christmas decorations. EHOW.com also discusses making a lighted glass block for Christmas.

Eastern Glass Block No drill craftsAt Eastern Glass Block we would recommend using DecoBloc. Each DecoBloc is designed with a molded opening that you can use to insert lights or any decorative item. This eliminates the need to drill the glass block yourself.  Glass Block can also be engraved with unique designs or a personal message to increase the unique value of a memorable Holiday gift.

A Glass Block bar is also a great DIY project. Glass block is sturdy and appealing while adding a nice art-deco touch. On GlassBlockBlogger.com, we have discussed doing a DIY project building a unique bar in the game room, a new shower, a kitchen island to enhance your open floor plan, or simply to add a new design element to your home.

Eastern Glass Block, New York, New Jersey, Boston, PhiladelphiaWith our weekend DIY project modules, we can help you to choose the right materials and provide you with assistance on the design and installation to bring your ideas to life.

Call us at Eastern Glass Block. We have over 20 years of experience designing and installing Glass Block and would love to share our experience with you while you plan out that new DIY weekend project or next craft activity.

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