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    Dec 8, 2006, 04:51 AM
    Dryer vent through glass block window
    Hello everyone, I'm obviously new here and hope to find help. I have a client who wants me to run a dryer vent through a glass block window. Can I cut a 4-1/16" hole in it without shattering or cracking? Or how can I remove 1 block of glass? Thanks
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    Dec 10, 2006, 07:29 AM
    To cut into glass block you will need a very expensive diamond tipped hole saw.

    You can try to smash out the block with a hammer or use a thin blade and see if you can remove the bond between the other blocks.
    Is this is a glass block basement window or something of that size?
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    Mar 19, 2007, 06:28 PM
    Take out a glass block by drilling 4 holes in the corners, its only mortor, then slowly work your way down each side with a chisle or drill bit. Put in the metal dryer went and mortor around it. The blocks are probably 5".
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