Installation of Glass Block Windows

How many categories of products the installation options for glass block windows have grown in proportion to the increase in design options. Years earlier he had done in blocks of 8 "x 8" x "size 4 in some samples and with the opening of a window in the wall (usually from an expert mason), block after block with a mortar and sand gray masonry - but it worked really sexy. In today's world people want to use the creative blocks in different types of openings (maybe masonry, framed, steel pipes, etc.) is left to a variety of applications, and not be too hard to find a mason to do work. the following five steps can help you install, because of what you need to think about your window installation project block without problems.

Step 1 - Ask: "How big is my window open?" - The aperture size is to use an important factor in the method setup window. There are two ways to install a glass block window:
(Option 1) As a panel of the window alone, or built as a panel in a system of windows in vinyl or metal.
(Option 2) installation of glass blocks, one after the other in the opening.

One advantage of glass blocks is that there is a heavy material, the challenge, there is a heavy material, if it is installed! For most of the openings of less than 25 square meters are considering the option 1, the pad window as the panel (or section) built vs. Option 2 Option 2 is usually difficult, expensive and requires a higher skill level . For the first option, you can build a brick with a glass block window manufacturers often save time and money.

Step 2 - Ask, "Where is this window lock to go?" A crucial factor for blocking the installation window, go when the window glass in the construction or renovation, and if the surrounding masonry (concrete pouring of concrete or stone) or frame (surrounded. Of wood) Here are some tips for every business needs:

Framed openings in new construction projects - new construction for openings framed by a window framed glass block vinyl nail. Questions to create a producer of glass for the maximum aperture size of your frame. This window (usually set in an all-glass look with silicone) can be obtained simply nails out like a traditional vinyl windows in new construction with nailing fins. Be familiar with the 2 "thick row of blocks (in a high privacy" "model or" Ice "wave pattern of Mulia Inc.) to make them lighter than conventional window lock. This window can also apply to the purchased 3 "and 4" thick row of blocks, and if you want a luxury design with more sloping blocks or try Spyra from Pittsburgh Corning.

The reconstruction projects in framed openings -
(Option A) If you adjust the aperture, a framed piece of vinyl windows that give you the project as a standard window replacement vinyl (make sure the manufacturer of the dialog box fins nail for this type of system) by installing the vinyl window position is inserted in the opening meet insulation around windows and installation of aluminum strips to limit the window glass block.

(Option B) If you can not fit your existing opening wooden window frames and then remove the existing brick and mortar of glass timber opening and the installation of aluminum coil stock around the block and seal the coil is supplied meets glass coatings

The openings in the wall reconstruction projects (concrete blocks or poured walls) - In renovation projects, which measures the total size of the openings under the existing wall to be removed (the only time you do not remove metal or chassis of wood when the property is located both above the concrete blocks or poured walls and removing them can cause damage to internal and external walls). So it is possible to measure the windows to block the small wall openings (windows can block this principle in all sizes 2 "to increase the size). The panels can be malta window openings.

"What should I use with glass windows and lock together in an assembly?" Ask - Step 3 - You could have different views on how the panel should be mounted on the blocks (the most common methods are with mortar or silicone) to be heard . While some companies may say that one method is correct, are often just trying to get people to the method of production they prefer to buy. We recommend using this method when the size of the panel that best fits into the opening (making sure the joints are not more than 1 "in the window) should be selected below are some of the advantages of both systems and mortars Find silicon.:

The advantages over silicone sealant - The Malta is the traditional way to build a dialog block. The advantages of this system is the ability to vary the size of the mortar joint (useful if you have an odd size) is that the existing mortar joints in masonry should be adjusted over, and it is very difficult to break through a brick mortar.

Advantages of Silicon - Silicon is preferable, if you look at the all-glass panel as, or if you have a small window opening (silicone joints are less than mortar), and transportation needs are safer because the glass will be together better than with Malta.

Step 4-Ask: "How can I make a hole bigger than 25 square meters for the treatment?" - For large openings of 25 square meters (mostly in commercial projects, architectural and institutional), is often better to build the window, block after block before the opening (this is because the plates would have larger, heavier and more difficult to manage). With the openings of this size, you must follow these instructions for installing points:

The window is typically a "soft joint" at the top (head) and sides (poles) opening - windows larger than 25 square feet more space for expansion and contraction of glass blocks used caulking required in office and head Opening with a strip of expansion. For larger openings, a channel aluminum also help with concerns related to wind loads.

Structural steel or aluminum may be required - for high wind loads and structural safety with larger openings (greater than 20 m 4 "blocks and 10 feet high 3" blocks and 25 feet wide by 4 "blocks and 15 meters wide to allow for 3 "blocks should be), there is a metal reinforcement in sets of glass block window. This stiffness can be a metal plate hidden, an I-beam or a T-shaped rolls of steel behind the window / wall.

Step 5 - Ask: "What should I do if my skills or physical abilities did not permit this kind of setting?" - Select a specialty contractor, or glass block (to make a glass-key) in a glass block window manufacturer nation to educate, to make installation of this window. This simplifies the process of cost reduction and quality of the block window installation project.

Well, you have installed the 5 steps you are ready to get your hands dirty is the right to rent or specialty glass block windows contractor for the project.