I'm hitting it with a metal hammer as hard as I can in the same spot, over and over but it won't break or even crack! It's like super glass!
2006-11-10 08:14:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Use a chisel. The force from the hammer is spread over a large area where a chisel has a much smaller surface area. As a result you get a greater concentration of force. With the chisel you also can place it on the exact same spot every time where with a hammer that's almost impossible to do.
Be sure to wear eye protection!!!
2006-11-10 08:25:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a masonry drill bit and a drill and drill holes around the glass block where the mortar is on both sides of the glass. If you drill enough holes you can then chisel out the mortar and remove the glass block
2006-11-10 16:27:45 · answer #2 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chisel good. Add centerpunch, pliers to hold, and glove.
What about removing the mortar/grout holding it? It's softer and you might be able to save the block. Those things cost $2-5.
2006-11-10 16:31:18 · answer #3 · answered by TS 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try removing the mortar or caulk thats holding the window in place.Glass blocks are made to be unbreakable for theft protection.
2006-11-10 16:27:40 · answer #4 · answered by buffalo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drill a hole in it first then use a chisel & wear safety glasses.
2006-11-10 16:55:48 · answer #5 · answered by jesse r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are tuff.don't break the glass.chissel out the grout or what ever is holding that one in. will have to get it out anyway.
2006-11-10 16:54:35 · answer #6 · answered by Larry-Oklahoma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋