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Published: Jan 31, 2017 · Modified: Nov 11, 2020 by osvine

Glass Block Windows - The House is Dried In!

Glass Block WindowsFor a chronological listing of our building projects with ICF (or insulated concrete forms), be sure to look through the ICF Building Index.

The house is officially dried in! That means that all the windows and doors are in place and no rain can get in. Above, you can see the glass block windows installed in the cupola. But, there is still an open space!

The cupola is about 20 ft tall at its peak so, being enclosed with the glass blocks gives lots of light. Below, you can see the clear window installed between the glass block windows - there is one on each side of the cupola. These will be motorized to open and close during the summer, using a remote to let out heat .

Glass Block WindowsGetting a deal on two pallets of glass blocks (thanks, Joe) was an amazing savings but, it did mean cleaning the previously used blocks.

We found the easiest way to clean the glass blocks was using razor blades to cut off the old caulk.

Glass Block WindowsAs you can see, an assembly line of sorts was set up and work began.
Glass Block WindowsNext came the plastic dividers which are used to separate the glass blocks so they don't hit each other. They also had lots of old caulk on them.

Glass Block WindowsOnce put together to be the right size for each windos, the glass blocks are glued together using caulk. A bead of caulk is placed down the length of the glass blocks and then smoothed to the level of the blocks.

Glass Block WindowsHere is a closeup of the cupola windows. Thankfully, my camera has a zoom because I am afraid of heights! I really tried to go up the ladder but just could not bring myself to get over halfway up!

The pieces of wood you see sticking out are the shims used to hold the glass blocks in place while the glue dries. Once the windows are dry, the shims are removed.

Glass Block WindowsIf you have been following for awhile, you will remember that we had placed insulation board on top of the sub-flooring and then used TPO (Thermo Plastic Olefin) for the roof. Now that the house is dried in, we do not need it anymore! Below you can see the TPO being rolled up showing the pink board and other insulation board used to keep the heat in the basement.

Glass Block WindowsAnd, finally the TPO is pulled out the front door, folded more neatly, and carried to the barn!

Glass block windows - TPO being removedThe progress is exciting and we are trying to make the most of the time. Vineyard work will soon be upon us - we start pruning in March!

But, until then it is work on the house time!!!!

The last photo is one of my favorites - it is the back of the house with the sunset coming through the cupola's glass block windows.

ICF house during sunset

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  1. Tiffany says

    February 03, 2017 at 2:03 pm

    This is so wonderful. I love that you had the courage to start a vineyard with your family and build a house. We just bought some land and are going to begin building a tiny house. Well 700 Sq ft. I'm so excited to follow your journey.

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    • Dina-Marie says

      February 04, 2017 at 6:40 pm

      Tiffany, I am so excited for you! Can't wait to see your progress! Thanks for the encouragement.

      Reply
  2. Sue says

    February 03, 2017 at 1:26 pm

    The last photo is amazing. The house is beautiful and represents so many things - God's provision, patience, trust in God's timing and so much more. Very exciting to see the house dried in. Praising God with you all.

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    • Dina-Marie says

      February 04, 2017 at 6:40 pm

      Thanks, Sue! It is so exciting and you are right, it encompasses all those things!

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  3. Gay says

    February 03, 2017 at 6:42 pm

    I love that glass block and the light it brings in. Your house is really looking good!

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    • Dina-Marie says

      February 04, 2017 at 6:38 pm

      Thanks, Gay! I appreciate your taking the time to comment!

      Reply
  4. Megan Stevens says

    February 05, 2017 at 10:18 am

    That last photo is indeed so beautiful! Love the cupola’s glass block windows!

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    • Dina-Marie says

      February 07, 2017 at 5:10 pm

      Megan, thank you - I appreciate your encouragement.

      Reply
  5. linda spiker says

    February 10, 2017 at 6:44 pm

    Wow! Very cool. What a project!

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    • Dina-Marie says

      February 11, 2017 at 3:17 pm

      Thanks, Linda!

      Reply
  6. Emma says

    August 04, 2019 at 12:36 pm

    Hello!
    That last photo is indeed so beautiful! Love the cupola’s glass block windows!

    Reply
    • osvine says

      September 05, 2019 at 12:18 am

      Thank you, Emma, we appreciate your encouragement!

      Reply

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