The properties of the glass block should not be associated with the properties of standard bricks, there is little in common between them. For the manufacture of glass block, glass mass is used, so this material is easy and transparent. At the moment, glass blocks are widely used in the construction of partitions, walls, arches, columns, and pediment. Using glass blocks, you can create comfortable and cozy rooms for the winter garden.
Today, rectangular and square glass blocks are most in demand. They are made in various colors. There are matte, transparent, colorless glass blocks. The form of this material is also diverse. Glass blocks are end, corner, in the form of columns.
When building a wall or part of it, using a colorless glass block, you can achieve saving on the windows, as they perfectly miss the color. The structure of the surface of the glass blocks is also different. Glass blocks with a flat and embossed surface are made. The end details of some glass block models, manufacturers process Amalgama in order to increase the transplicability of the material. Using the end painting of the glass block, you can visually hide the seam of the masonry solution, after the installation of this design.
Glass blocks have the effect of “scattering” of sunlight, so that the room provides comfortable and soft lighting. The use of relief and matte glass blocks in the interior helps to emphasize the individuality of the room.
There is a vacuum space in the structure of glass blocks, so they have high energy -saving properties. Among other things, they have excellent thermal insulation properties that favorably distinguish them from classic double -glazed windows. Also, glass blocks provide high -quality sound insulation in the room.
