professionals who know EXACTLY: what to do, how to do it, and why, and in sequence - - - can explain the job perfectly. Thank you Tom Shrives for an excellent video
_Ganz: ..if you add metal netframe between the glass blocks, you can heat the wall, by linking it with power_ *(even solar, from panels, that can now work effectively İndoors..)* ✓
Hi, your video was very informative and I followed it to build my bar with glass blocks/tiles. But I am not sure how to securely place a glass countertop on top of the glass bar I built. I see lots of photos in various sites of glass or granite countertops on glass block structures. If you have any solutions on this issue please send me a note, thanks.
Thanks for your comment - Just worth noting is that Glass Blocks are self-supporting & not load bearing. With that being said, if you want to send us a picture in of your Glass Block project to info@glassblocksdirect.co.uk - we will be able to take a look & advise you on the best course of action!
The perimeter gap is filled with an expansion strip to allow for minimal expansion & contraction. Once build, the gap is then covered with a silicone seal, this can be seen at the end of the video 3:10.
The installation method can be abutted against brick, block, timber, steel, aluminium etc. The same process is completed. We do have a 'DIY', internal installation method which can be found on our website & is called the 'Basic Block Lock Frame Kit', we have a video for this installation on our website also.
Wouldn't hurt to anchor the horizontal rods on both sides either especially if you know your anchor point is masonry. Great explanation non the less. Bravo
Hi there, The jambs are the already there (in the video). If you have an open ended/topped wall, like a shower screen, then you can either install open-ended/topped, or install an 'end post' make out of metal or timber. Thanks, GBD
The perimeter joints are not filled with mortar to allow a live joint for the expansion and contraction of both the glass blocks and mortar bed. The same live joint which is used in brickwork. The perimeter joint is filled and sealed with expansion foam (to allow the minimal contraction) and silicone (to seal and water tighten the wall, whilst also allowing flexibility) If perimeter joints are filled with mortar, leaving no room for movement, you'll end up with cracking mortar joints, or even worse the glass blocks!
professionals who know EXACTLY: what to do, how to do it, and why, and in sequence - - - can explain the job perfectly. Thank you Tom Shrives for an excellent video
He takes only three minutes to explain it so deeply,that a good teacher!!!
Great video, very clear and well explained, thanks.
This is an excellent illustration! How was this illustration created?
Very good explanation
_Ganz: ..if you add metal netframe between the glass blocks, you can heat the wall, by linking it with power_ *(even solar, from panels, that can now work effectively İndoors..)* ✓
Hi, your video was very informative and I followed it to build my bar with glass blocks/tiles. But I am not sure how to securely place a glass countertop on top of the glass bar I built. I see lots of photos in various sites of glass or granite countertops on glass block structures. If you have any solutions on this issue please send me a note, thanks.
Thanks for your comment - Just worth noting is that Glass Blocks are self-supporting & not load bearing. With that being said, if you want to send us a picture in of your Glass Block project to info@glassblocksdirect.co.uk - we will be able to take a look & advise you on the best course of action!
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Hi, if I may ask, what animation software you used? thanks.
Which is stronger, mortar or adhesives like silicone when installing large glass block walls?
Hi Ravi,
The above Rod & Mortar installation is the strongest around for larger walls.
Thanks, GBD
If there is a gap on both sides of the opening how can fill the gap
The perimeter gap is filled with an expansion strip to allow for minimal expansion & contraction. Once build, the gap is then covered with a silicone seal, this can be seen at the end of the video 3:10.
Do you have a vid for fitting in to internal stud wall?
The installation method can be abutted against brick, block, timber, steel, aluminium etc. The same process is completed. We do have a 'DIY', internal installation method which can be found on our website & is called the 'Basic Block Lock Frame Kit', we have a video for this installation on our website also.
Wouldn't hurt to anchor the horizontal rods on both sides either especially if you know your anchor point is masonry.
Great explanation non the less. Bravo
Perfect 👌
wow great job
Do you sell the jams?
Hi there,
The jambs are the already there (in the video). If you have an open ended/topped wall, like a shower screen, then you can either install open-ended/topped, or install an 'end post' make out of metal or timber.
Thanks, GBD
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Laxmi Steel ,New Delhi
Nice explained
Amazing
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Vetra marter
Vetromorter
Veteran Alter (subtitles gives this description)
WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU CALLING THE MORTAR?!
The product is call Vetromalta & can be found on our website in the description of this video.
Don’t fill the perimeter sides lol seriously? Nothing like allowing a space for air and water to protrude through
The perimeter joints are not filled with mortar to allow a live joint for the expansion and contraction of both the glass blocks and mortar bed. The same live joint which is used in brickwork. The perimeter joint is filled and sealed with expansion foam (to allow the minimal contraction) and silicone (to seal and water tighten the wall, whilst also allowing flexibility) If perimeter joints are filled with mortar, leaving no room for movement, you'll end up with cracking mortar joints, or even worse the glass blocks!