glass block

glass block:

Glass block refers to pieces that are made of glass, but they are used only for decoration and cannot be used as blocks in the structure; used.

Types of glass blocks:

1- Transparent glass block

2- Matte glass block

3- Patterned glass block

4- colored glass block

5- Solid glass block

6- Fireproof glass blocks (safe)

What are the main advantages of glass blocks?

• To separate the interior spaces of the house while maintaining natural light
• Their thickness is low compared to walls made of traditional bricks.
• Sound, heat, moisture insulation.

Extremely high lightness:

• The possibility of using different colors and designs
• Very high installation speed
• The cleanliness of these walls
• Light transmission

(one of the most important properties of glass block is transparency, because it lets light through)

Glass bricks are usually 7 times stronger than cement blocks and 4 times stronger than building bricks.

The resistance of these blocks is usually equal to pressure bricks, but because they are made of glass, they show little resistance against strong impacts.

Application of glass blocks:

1- The possibility of using glass blocks in a part of the facade of the building

2- The possibility of using glass blocks in the design of open kitchens

3- Partitioning the interior spaces of the building

4- Separator between toilet and bathroom

5- Separator between bathroom and dressing room

6- Use of glass block in the wall of the pool

7- Use of glass block in roofs and landscaping