Welcome to your production house for custom glass: we design and handcraft glass panels and sculptures for your needs! Call us to get quote now based on square footage! Contact online representative for immediate consultation!
Welcome to your production house for custom glass: we design and handcraft glass panels and sculptures for your needs! Call us to get quote now based on square footage! Contact online representative for immediate consultation!
We have been serving the Northwest since 1986 and are confident we can help serve you! Since we have an extensive flooring installation background, you will notice that we are not sales people but rather educators. All of us are smart enough when presented with the right & real information to make educated choices for ourselves. We Love to provide clear & concise information which gives you the power you need to make a quality decision for yourself. We do this by coming to your project; whether home or business and find out what your needs are? Once the information is gathered we'll inform you with what products & installation will work best for your situation. Its that simple.
We have been serving the Northwest since 1986 and are confident we can help serve you! Since we have an extensive flooring installation background, you will notice that we are not sales people but rather educators. All of us are smart enough when presented with the right & real information to make educated choices for ourselves. We Love to provide clear & concise information which gives you the power you need to make a quality decision for yourself. We do this by coming to your project; whether home or business and find out what your needs are? Once the information is gathered we'll inform you with what products & installation will work best for your situation. Its that simple.
G.T.S. is a small custom installation company, that also offers help with material choices, design, sales, and delivery of materials as needed. We are able to supply larger project thru the use of trusted subcontractors as needed. We are licenced with the state of washington #GLEAST956J2, and bonded and insured thru griffan maclean insurance #6802110M079 out of bellevue,Wa. phone # 425 968 9260. Most of our stone and tile work is charged on a per foot price, larger jobs will see a smaller per foot price based on volume. Jobs are usally bid on either by personal inspection, or also from plans. Bids at this time are free and no job is to small for us to look into. All angies list customers will recieve a 10% discount off the total bill before taxes. We like to pride ourselves pn custom one of a kind work such as kitchen backsplashes, or beautiful master bathrooms, and we also enjoy volume work such as motels and hotels.
G.T.S. is a small custom installation company, that also offers help with material choices, design, sales, and delivery of materials as needed. We are able to supply larger project thru the use of trusted subcontractors as needed. We are licenced with the state of washington #GLEAST956J2, and bonded and insured thru griffan maclean insurance #6802110M079 out of bellevue,Wa. phone # 425 968 9260. Most of our stone and tile work is charged on a per foot price, larger jobs will see a smaller per foot price based on volume. Jobs are usally bid on either by personal inspection, or also from plans. Bids at this time are free and no job is to small for us to look into. All angies list customers will recieve a 10% discount off the total bill before taxes. We like to pride ourselves pn custom one of a kind work such as kitchen backsplashes, or beautiful master bathrooms, and we also enjoy volume work such as motels and hotels.
Handyman services -- $50/hr with 2 hr minimum.
Handyman services -- $50/hr with 2 hr minimum.
The end product will be your Blue Prints, Floor Plans, Notes or drawings (non-technical nor artistic required) designed and converted digitally into 3D (Isometric) full color digital images. (animation available). The purpose and value of my service is convey ideas and purpose of my Clients (Architects, Designers, Artists, Contractors, Home Owners etc.) into images from 8.5 to 11" to Large format such as Poster Board or Bill Board size for advertisement or demonstration, Video 3D animation also available. SEEIT N 3D before you build it SAVE $ and TIME. My illustrations are the last step before the project becomes a reality. I have saved my clients thousands of dollars by allowing a Virtual Reality Preview of the end product/ project using the proposed materials, colors and textures. Email for a free consultation, include samples for a quote.
The end product will be your Blue Prints, Floor Plans, Notes or drawings (non-technical nor artistic required) designed and converted digitally into 3D (Isometric) full color digital images. (animation available). The purpose and value of my service is convey ideas and purpose of my Clients (Architects, Designers, Artists, Contractors, Home Owners etc.) into images from 8.5 to 11" to Large format such as Poster Board or Bill Board size for advertisement or demonstration, Video 3D animation also available. SEEIT N 3D before you build it SAVE $ and TIME. My illustrations are the last step before the project becomes a reality. I have saved my clients thousands of dollars by allowing a Virtual Reality Preview of the end product/ project using the proposed materials, colors and textures. Email for a free consultation, include samples for a quote.
Super Service Award wining company on Angie's List. Archstone Masonry was founded by Jerrod Rhynalds in 2001, shortly after he took two first place victory’s in state and regional masonry contests. If you’re looking for a high quality masonry contractor, you’ve come to the right place. We at Archstone Masonry strive to be one of the best masonry contractors in the northwest. We employ some of the best stone and brick masons to make sure your project exceeds your expectations. We continue to be highly rated on Angie’s List since joining in 2011 and strive for customer satisfaction. Let us help you design/Install your next masonry project.
"Jerrod the owner of Archstone was emphatic to point out that he is one of the best if not the best and a very conscientious and honest man. He said the mortar on exterior house wall is very hard and can't be ground out. Per his expert advise the best things is pressure wash and scrape out loose and damaged mortar and use sponging technique to fill in cavities with type S mortar. I understood and agreed asking for care with pressure washer. Quote was $2922 before tax. He said the wall wouldn't look much better than it does now but he would get all the places having egregious deterioration and then seal. Two days work. Moving forward his team (him and a 18 year old nephew) came and went in less than 4 hours. Sealant remained to be done and I could see that cost was itemized at $400. I personally could do it in 1/2 hour so I asked him to scratch it from the price. He was very amenable to that. The issue arose when I was sealing I found and sent him photos of spots with severe erosion that were missed and should take about 1 hour to fix. Some on wall, one in bottom corner of house, one big seam in windowsill. I sent email and photos asking for him to return. He didn't reply. 1 week later I reached him by phone and he said he didn't get the email/or hadn't read it yet but he wasn't going to come back for 'pinholes' which I could do myself. First of all I could do everything myself but that's time that I paid him for. He is too busy to come. Photos are from the south wall as discussed."
Helen K on September 2022
Super Service Award wining company on Angie's List. Archstone Masonry was founded by Jerrod Rhynalds in 2001, shortly after he took two first place victory’s in state and regional masonry contests. If you’re looking for a high quality masonry contractor, you’ve come to the right place. We at Archstone Masonry strive to be one of the best masonry contractors in the northwest. We employ some of the best stone and brick masons to make sure your project exceeds your expectations. We continue to be highly rated on Angie’s List since joining in 2011 and strive for customer satisfaction. Let us help you design/Install your next masonry project.
"Jerrod the owner of Archstone was emphatic to point out that he is one of the best if not the best and a very conscientious and honest man. He said the mortar on exterior house wall is very hard and can't be ground out. Per his expert advise the best things is pressure wash and scrape out loose and damaged mortar and use sponging technique to fill in cavities with type S mortar. I understood and agreed asking for care with pressure washer. Quote was $2922 before tax. He said the wall wouldn't look much better than it does now but he would get all the places having egregious deterioration and then seal. Two days work. Moving forward his team (him and a 18 year old nephew) came and went in less than 4 hours. Sealant remained to be done and I could see that cost was itemized at $400. I personally could do it in 1/2 hour so I asked him to scratch it from the price. He was very amenable to that. The issue arose when I was sealing I found and sent him photos of spots with severe erosion that were missed and should take about 1 hour to fix. Some on wall, one in bottom corner of house, one big seam in windowsill. I sent email and photos asking for him to return. He didn't reply. 1 week later I reached him by phone and he said he didn't get the email/or hadn't read it yet but he wasn't going to come back for 'pinholes' which I could do myself. First of all I could do everything myself but that's time that I paid him for. He is too busy to come. Photos are from the south wall as discussed."
Helen K on September 2022
We are a local family-owned business serving our neighbors with cost-effective solutions to improving the look, comfort and efficiency of their homes. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality products and best service at an affordable price. If you have questions, we offer free evaluations and no-obligation estimates on lifetime solutions. Financing available from several local banks and credit unions.
"Polar Bear replaced all our windows. There was excellent communication from start to finish. The installation went smoothly for us because they focused on one area of the house at a time. They covered all surfaces that would be impacted by dust or dirt. The workers arrived on time, were skilled in their trade, cleaned up before leaving every day and were polite. They answered our questions . If the need arises I will have them back for other jobs. Thank you very much!"
Alice G on May 2023
We are a local family-owned business serving our neighbors with cost-effective solutions to improving the look, comfort and efficiency of their homes. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality products and best service at an affordable price. If you have questions, we offer free evaluations and no-obligation estimates on lifetime solutions. Financing available from several local banks and credit unions.
"Polar Bear replaced all our windows. There was excellent communication from start to finish. The installation went smoothly for us because they focused on one area of the house at a time. They covered all surfaces that would be impacted by dust or dirt. The workers arrived on time, were skilled in their trade, cleaned up before leaving every day and were polite. They answered our questions . If the need arises I will have them back for other jobs. Thank you very much!"
Alice G on May 2023
Typically, glass block windows last about 15 to 30 years, slightly less than regular windows, which last 20 to 50 years. Resealing glass blocks can help extend the lifespan of this bathroom feature. The key to ensuring that glass block windows last as long as possible is to have a professional glass block installer place them. Glass block pros will have the skills, tools, and knowledge required to install these special features into any space, noting obstacles like damaged windows or too-cramped areas during the consultation.
Installing glass block windows has benefits and disadvantages, as with most materials. The pros and cons can vary depending on the type of glass block and the window location.
Pros
Maintains privacy while letting light into the bathroom
Energy efficient
Sealed to prevent drafts
Aesthetically pleasing
Strong and secure
Cons
Costly to install
Challenging installation
Challenging repair
Glass block installation can be relatively expensive due to the range of material costs and the labor time to assemble this type of specialty window. The process proceeds slowly as the glass does not absorb moisture from mortar and silicone caulk takes longer to harden, leaving spacers to hold up the structure until the caulk or mortar begins to cure. Plus, if your current windows have structural issues or damage, you’ll need to repair them before beginning the project, increasing your bottom line.
The average cost to install glass block windows is about $710, ranging from $460 to $1,000, depending on the size and design of the window, installation type, and location. Different styles of glass blocks also impact the cost:
Clear glass blocks: $10–$30 per block
Colored glass blocks: $25–$40 per block
Acrylic glass blocks: $15–$25 per block
Wavy glass blocks: $10–$30 per block
Alpha glass blocks: $15–$25 per block
Ice glass blocks: $20–$35 per block
Diamond glass blocks: $20–$75 per block
Frosted glass blocks: $30–$35 per block
Luckily, glass block windows need minimal maintenance. Other than regular cleaning, the only maintenance involved in having a glass block window is inspecting for cracks every year and applying sealer to the mortar joints if the blocks are set in masonry mortar. Glass block windows hold up well against wind and moisture better than traditional windows and are not prone to rot.