How To Install Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block
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- Опубликовано: 22 мар 2012
- See how easy it is to install Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block using the ProVantage Installation System. Add value to your home with the classic look of Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block. Glass blocks let natural light into your home while still providing privacy and security. Borrow light from another room, add a splash to your bath or make a dramatic entrance. PIttsburgh Corning glass block can bring your design ideas to reality.
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Thank you for answering my question.
I definitely need this for our weekend project.
thank you short and helpful
1) What happens at the top? How do you get the final row of block into the channel?
2) How can you be sure that the size of the frame/perimeter will match an integral number of blocks?
The top channel is cut in half lengthwise. The exterior side of the channel is installed. After the top row of blocks in installed, you run a bead of glass block sealant along the inside corner of the second half of the channel and install it at the top.
Rough openings are listed in the installation instructions.
See detailed installation instructions at the Pittsburgh Corning website link in the video description above and click on the Project Planning section.
So the first block that goes into the corner, then the other end blocks along the vertical track don't need sealant? Just snap in?
No sealant on the horizontal spacer under the second row or subsequent rows either?
How can it be?
great vid!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very interesting to see how these glass blocks are installed after seeing how they're made on "How it's made".
I just installed a single row of 4x8 blocks in my shower stall using the channels and spacers. My question is that since I have a six inch opening and 4" blocks, how do I trim it? I installed the shower side channel to be flush with the stud so I can get the Hardibacker over the lip of the channel. I now think this might be a mistake since the tile will be 3/4" away from the channel. Anyhow, it would be nice if there were some installation ideas for a non carpenter installer who needs to make these decisions.
In this closed opening how do you install the top row? Do you not use a perimeter channel above the last row of blocks. If you do use one would it not be difficult to get the last block in?
How do you fit the top row of blocks in? Thanks!
Also, the website says to use the sealant on the exterior seams, but to use grout in wet environments on the interior. Does this make sense? Since the sealant would certainly be a good seal for water on the interior also?
You need to make a video for pro vantage 2
My shower window opening is exactly 18"x30". I bought 6" glass blocks to fit because those dimensions are divisible by 6. When I brought them home and did a dry run there was a gap in both width and height. When you install channel and spacers, does that compensate for gaps?
The opening will need to be sized to accommodate the size of the blocks. For a 18” x 30” installation using the 6x6” glass blocks with the ProVantage I Installation, the r/o needs to be 18x29-3/4.” If you need additional information, our technical services group would be happy to assist you. Please call 800-871-9918 and ask for Tom. Thanks.
What if I want to replace an old metal window with one of the Pittsburg Corning pre-made windows with vent (like Model # V2234DC) but the existing window is in a wood frame on a house with vinyl siding (and the window will be inside a shower)? The closest sized window is more than an inch smaller than the rough opening but the next size up is larger than the rough opening. I've seen videos on how to install in concrete or masonry walls, but not in wood framed walls. Also, the glass block window is 3" deep but the existing sill is at least 6" deep.
Basically, you can install the Pittsburgh Corning window with the vent using our standard GuardWise basement window installation instructions and then put a trim/stop around the perimeter on the inside and outside to secure the window into place, or, you can nail a metal “tie” (brick tie etc.) to the wood first and that will give the mortar something to adhere to. Then be sure to completely seal the perimeter. For our GuardWise basement window installation instructions, go to the Pittsburgh Corning website and search for GuardWise. If you need additional information, our technical services group would be happy to assist you. Please call 800-871-9918 and ask for Tom. Thanks.
What is the secret to installing the very last block? This step is obviously very important so i'm curious why it was skipped in this demo.
Thank you!
You cut the top channel in half lengthwise before installing it. This will allow the top row of glass blocks to be installed. See detailed installation instructions at the Pittsburgh Corning website link in the video description above and click on the Project Planning section.
+PittsburghCorning but I can't get my 12" last block in left to right either. No warning this might happen anywhere in your instructions. NowI I have sealant mess everywhere and have to cut the channel out. Thanks
but i do not have this spacer can i do it without by silcon carfuly
I would like to replace my block on my pool spa - they have leaked and look horrible (I'm sure they were installed improperly). Is this system right for me?
Do spacers and frames come in different colors?
Will it break and is it safe
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As a matter of security, how strong is the plastic system ? I can't see the plastic channel secure enough to use in an external wall. Looking at the different videos that demonstrate installation of glass block windows, most ot them have steel brackets which are imbedded in the mortar between the rows of glass block. These in turn are screwed to the window frame. This seems far more secure than a plastic channel. Please explain!
The plastic channels are attached via screws to the frame of the opening. The ProVantage® installation system using the plastic channel has been tested for and is recommended for use in exterior panels up to 50 Sqft and in interior panels up to 85 sqft. The ProVantage® installation system also has a stainless steel anchor option which can be used instead of the plastic channel for panels larger than the sizes specified above. See detailed installation instructions at the Pittsburgh Corning website link in the video description above and click on the Project Planning section. If you need additional information please call our Technical Support Group at 800-871-9918.
Is this for basement security windows
You don't have to use the perimeter channels but could instead follow the ProVantage II installation instructions which call for anchors.
We also have prefabricated GuardWIse windows that you could purchase. GuardWise windows come in 12"x18" through 40"x48" in 2 inch increments. For more information visit our website.
where can I buy it? I need the system to use it at Mexico City. I use to find it at Home Depot Mexico but it is not on sale anymore.
Pittsburgh Corning is no longer in the glass block business. You can contact Matt Holop from Seves Glass Block and he may be able to help you find product. Matt's contact information is
matt.holop@sevesglassblock.com
Thank you very much!!!!
My pleasure. I forwarded your request to Matt Holop from Seves Glass Block. If you can provide your email address I will forward to him and he will be happy to contact you.
How to hack the 3 in provantage channels for 4 in glass block? Can't find provantage for 4 in thick block anywhere in Canada...so frustrating
Great video except no link below it taking me to your website.
How to order? Hope u can contact lazada here in the Philippines so we can order your nice quality glass blocks.❤
Yes, you would use a perimeter channel above the last row of blocks. You cut the top channel in half lengthwise before installing it. This will allow the top row of glass blocks to be installed. See detailed installation instructions at the Pittsburgh Corning website link in the video description above and click on the Project Planning section.
How to Install the Top Row:You cut the top channel in half lengthwise before installing it. This will allow the top row of glass blocks to be installed. See detailed installation instructions at pittsburghcorning.com and click on the Project Planning section.
no project planning section at sight. Poor demo. Incomplete
Lol, so how do you install the top row? Ahhhhhh........
Here's How to Install the Top Row:You cut the top channel in half lengthwise before installing it. This will allow the top row of glass blocks to be installed. See detailed installation instructions at pittsburghcorning.com and click on the Project Planning section
We would be happy to discuss your installation questions. Please call Tom in our technical service department at 800-871-9918. Thank you.
Mike,
We would need to have more information on your application in order to answer your question. Our tech services would be happy to assist you. Please call 800-871-9918 and ask for Tom.
Thanks.
What I want to know is how does anyone afford them. I found glass block on Amazon for $8/block but the shipping charge is $25 per block. I need 50 so the block would cost me $400 but my shipping charge would be $1250.00. No thanks!
You go down to Home Depot or Lowes and pick them up without any shipping cost. IF you order them from Home Depot for example. they arrive at the Home Depot dock for you to pickup without shipping cost.
Vague. After attempting (I’m in construction FYI). I still fought this because the tricks to making this work are Not Given. Thx for Nothing!
Will Not do this again! Waste my time on sh*t system.
I found this video lacking details.
+Heather Rose This short video was made to show how easy it is to install glass block with the ProVantage Glass Block installation system. You can find detailed installation instructions at the Pittsburgh Corning website link in the video description above and click on the Project Planning section. If you need additional information please call our Technical Support Group at 800-871-9918.