Glass Blocks
Glass block introduction
Glass block is made by glass sand, soda ash, quartz powder & other silicate which melted in high temperature. It has no poison, no pollution, no peculiar smell, and takes no encroachment to human's body. It is green environmental protected production in reality as well as in name. Glass block is a new building decorated production.
It has characteristic of pervious to light but untransparent , sound insulation, high thermal resistance, low conduction of heat, high intensity, able to endure corrosion,heat preservation, moist insulation, etc. The designs are beautiful and luxurious.
It is easy and convenient to built & widely used on wall decorated in the room or outside
Glass block catalog
Acid Cloudy Clear, Acid Direct Clear, Clear, Cloudy, Crystal, Parallel, Cycle Rhombus, Diamond, Diamond, Diagonal, Double Star, Frost Bisfar, Ice Shadow, Lattice, Mushy, Meteor, Mist, Mosaic, Oblique Line, Parallel, Rain, Rhombus, Seawave, Water Bubble, Well Shape, the surface is also could be made into cloud and mist.
Glass brick/block
Glass brick, also known as glass block, is an architectural element made from glass. Glass bricks provide visual obscuration while admitting light. The glass block was originally developed in the early 1900s to provide natural light in manufacturing plants. Sidewalk skylight (also named 'pavement light')
Glass bricks are produced for both wall and floor applications. Glass blocks for use in floors are normally manufactured as a single solid piece, or as a hollow glass block with thicker side walls than the standard wall blocks. These blocks are normally cast into concrete gridwork or set into a metal frame, allowing multiple units to be combined to span over openings in basements and roofs. Glass wall blocks should not be used in flooring applications. Hollow glass wall blocks are manufactured as two separate halves and, whilst the glass is still molten, the two pieces are pressed together and annealed. The resulting glass blocks will have a partial vacuum at the hollow centre.
Specialist glass blocks are produced for various applications including:
Bullet and vandal resistance
Bullet and vandal resistant blocks are generally solid glass or have very thick side walls similar to pavement blocks.
Fire resistance
Fire resistance of varying degrees can be achieved by several methods. Standard production hollow wall block will offer little fire resistance; however, resistance is improved by utilising specially produced hollow blocks with thicker sidewalls, or the inclusion of a special layer of fire resisting material between the two halves of the block during manufacture. Some manufacturers of glass blocks have developed a method of bonding two glass blocks together with adhesive, producing blocks of up to 160 mm (6½") thick with enhanced fire resistance. It is important that the block manufacturer's recommendations are followed with regards to the installation of fire resisting glass block walls, as without special construction techniques, the wall will not achieve the desired fire resistance.
Gas insulated
A recent innovation in the manufacture of glass blocks is the inclusion of argon gas within the hollow centre of glass wall blocks. This advancement in production technique has resulted in a glass block which is able to offer significantly improved thermal insulation properties.
Colored
Some hollow glass wall blocks are available in coloured variants. These coloured variants fall into two categories; those that are manufactured with coloured glass which are UV stable and can be used in the same locations as standard clear glass blocks. The other method by which coloured glass blocks are achieved is to inject a coloured material, dye or transparent paint into the hollow centre of the blocks to form a permanent coating. This method of producing coloured blocks enables vibrant colours to be achieved which are not possible with coloured glass. The downside of this production method is that the coloured coating may not be UV stable and can fade in bright sunshine over time and may therefore, not be suitable for all locations.
The main series
1. Colorized Blocks
In the glass block joined colors, the main color is blue, green, pink, yellow, brown etc. Meanwhile the surface could be made into mist as you like.
2. Artistic Blocks
In the glass block joined different kinds of picture element, used in some part decoration, to show more unique.
3. Corner Blocks
This kind of products are used for ending the decoration of the glass blocks, the main item is End Block, Shoulder Block, WEC etc.
4. Accessory
Glass Block Plastic Spacer is the necessary accessory when installing the glass blocks. This kind of product is made up of plastic, its convenient for orientation and installing, which help glass blocks looks beautiful, good taste, firmly, endure after paving. There are flute on the plastic which convenient to fast water and cement. The cement will not go down while pressed if the cement is not freeze. Meanwhile, retaining the tiles sew straight, which could improve 30% efficiency, its one of useful construct materials.
The sizes: 80X6, 80X10, 95X10, 80X6 (L shape), 80X10 (T shape), 80X6X16X4 (camber).
Glass Block Windows for basements and bathrooms can add security, privacy and reduce energy costs. They are also an excellent addition in front entrances, garages and kitchens as well. For the ultimate protection ask about our Innovate Protect All Window (which provides the maximum protection vs. intruders, air, water and saves 22% on energy bills
Glass Block Window Benefits
Glass block basement and bathroom windows offer these benefits:
Increased security and safety. Our glass block windows are prefabricated and mortared into your home’s foundation, making it difficult and time-consuming to break in. Maximize your security with the Innovate Protect All Window.
Reduced heating and cooling costs. With energy efficiency comparable to that of thermal pane windows, glass block windows will cut your costs. Receive a 22% improvement in energy cost savings with the Protect All window.
Less maintenance. There is no need to caulk or grout year after year.
Easy operation and opening. The hopper style, vinyl air vents are easy to open.
Increased privacy. Glass block comes in various patterns that protect your family’s privacy.
Improved air flow. Air vents, removable sash windows, and power vents can be used to make your home fresher (by reducing mold, etc.) and to improve your indoor air quality. Improving your indoor air quality will promote the health and well-being of your family.
Integrated dryer vents. We can integrate vinyl dryer vents into your new window, saving you the trouble and expense of cutting through the foundation of your home.
Protection vs. water - If you've got a problem with water coming through basement wells or bath windows choose our Innovate Protect All Window
Sidelites provide security & privacy
Garage window (Iceberg pattern)
Using colored and frosted glass blocks can add a unique style and freshness to your design. Consider randomly putting color blocks into a wall, adding a stripe, or make the whole project with our brilliant options.
If you're looking to move light into a space but want more privacy or a softer color palette consider our satin finished frosted blocks. For a more vibrant look the jewel tone color glass blocks are a must. These units are available in any size or shaped blocks in as small of an order quantity as 5 blocks!
Glass block design options – Multiple sizes, patterns, and shapes. American and metric sized blocks available from 4" x 8", 6" x 6", 6" x 8", 7 ½" x 7 ½", 8" x 8", and 12" x 12". Corner, end, radius, and angle blocks available.
Availability – 52 standard and unlimited custom colors.
Use these blocks anywhere, even as an alternative to stained glass – Use for a glass block shower, wall or window—virtually anywhere in a home or commercial building. Church windows can now have the color of stained glass without the restoration and maintenance costs and concerns about the structural window integrity of a stained glass window.
Glass Block with Etchings
Laser etched glass block can turn an ordinary window or wall into a one of a kind work of art. Our sealed beam laser process can etch up to 256 different shades of gray and 600 dots per inch of resolution. Not only does this process surpass standard lasers, engraving, and sandblasting – it is available at cost effective prices on a block building material that is also a structural window or wall. You can even personalize a gift of a vase, bank, or glass block light.
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