Building a Glass Deck out of Glass Block
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- Опубликовано: 11 май 2024
- I have always wanted to make a glass floor or glass deck so I got a bunch of glass blocks from Home Depot and made this Glass Deck with LED lights underneath it.
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You could sandblast the blocks. They would diffuse the light and be a bit less slippery.
not rain is a desert
My thought would be to hit the underside, so you have the diffusion, but still keep the reflective top he likes.
James Humphrey who said anything about rain?
@@andrewdrozd847
And if you didn't want to mess with hydrofluoric acid etchers and-the-like then maybe a spray-on coating... to the underside, naturally.
@@markzambelli I liked J. Joy's suggestion to sand blast. I suppose I used the word 'etch' a little generically. Before seeing their comment on sand blasting, I was thinking a grinder with a flap disk.
This dude got his own mountain, lol.
* Let me just walk up my mountain real quick * LOL
its a small mountain more of a hill really
you could have your own mountain too if you bought property where he's at. although, i doubt he'll be dancing on that glass in the summer. i lasted 6 years there and had to go.
@@HomeMadeModern Is it more like a tor?
Life goals
Very cool project. Finally we learn why the rock hauler was created. Thanks! : )
i am bummed that you did not build this in your house like your other wonderful projects but on the other hand, I am impressed with your back yard! LOL. Nice build!
Definitely makes you think of all the possibilities with glass block.
☝️ This is all I came to say....
Rent out the platform to photographers for model shoots.
I second this idea
Agreed. The Instagram Influencers would be all over this.
@@austint19 hell yeah, dude id definitely pay to shoot here
Gotta give instagram losers a platform...
@@austint19 except that these people wouldnt pay with anything but "exposure"
I love the idea of a glass floor in the desert. It's beautiful, especially at night. Looks awesome. Well done!
So cool. I just love the effect. I’m currently redesigning my backyard and leaving a place for a future hot tub deck. This could be a perfect option!
So creative! I'm looking forward to the furniture ideas for this deck!
me too!
It'll need to have wide feet to not pierce the glass
Ever seen Tron Legacy? Kevin Flynn’s house has the light up floor but also uses white Victorian furniture. Some components of the chairs and tables were transparent and behind the scenes footage reveals that they were acrylic with frosted ends, allowing the light to pass through and weave around the furniture. I don’t know how difficult that would be but i think the furniture should make use of the light from below.
@@HomeMadeModern clear acylic?
Now you just need colorful lights that dance to your fave tunes!
Disco in the desert!
Must be the joys of living in a dusty, sandy desert climate. You can keep an air filter in use here in the Midwest for a year or two and it will barely look dirty at all. No joke, I just replaced mine and two relatives filters and they looked almost new!
Wow! I'm constantly blown away by your creativity and unique designs
Beautiful idea. Very cool. I can’t wait to see what you do with this project.
Wow, stunning build! It’s not for everyone, but it doesn’t have to be. Really beautiful concept and the end result is gorgeous.
This came out so beautiful! IDK, but men that are creative and like to build things from scratch and are not affraid to get their hands dirty are very appealing.
Awesome, thank you, will build this on my 2nd story deck.
Honestly...in my head I was thinking...WHY?! Just...WHY?! But was intrigued and deep down I would totally be stoked to sit out there to have a beer, chat, and enjoy a sunset. It looks absolutely beautiful. Nice design!
yeah i was skeptical too. it doesnt make sense but at the same time there is something so cool about hanging out on it
This makes me happy, don't why it just does. Nicely done Ben.
thank you!
WOW!! TALK ABOUT "OUTSIDE THE GLASS BOX"!!! AMAZING!!! VERY COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's really cool! Some elegant, sweeping shapes that reflect the light from below would look amazing up there!
Cool pond cover
Now this is a certified banger project! Now i want to experiment with glass blocks. I thought Chris is the moonwalk specialist....
That's kind of cool, how the ef you get a mountain? We're they selling for half price lol
Agh! Love this man. My style, clean and unique. I love 80's design like art deco, metal and geometrics
I’m thinking acrylic clear “ghost” chairs, very nice 👍😊
Yes!
Awesome project! Now you need to find a way to float a disco ball above the floor. Oh, and add lasers. And a fog machine, a sound system - and a hot tub!
Disco in the desert!
That is such a dope idea 😄
Would be great for a club or similar location, where people hang out after dark.
Will the glass stones hold up to being walked on with sandy shoes all the time though? I would imagine, that they become rather scratched and dull after a while. Although that might not make them less pretty at night...just at daytime, maybe.
Really love what you said about "experiences"... as a society we should be more focused on that over things. This was a cool build and enjoyed watching it start to finish.
Awesome! I can see you making additional shapes/designs with those glass blocks.
Ive been wanting to use the glass blocks with LEDs for a walking path in the backyard. Awesome idea for a deck.
As someone that sells glass block and structural glass floors, this is a beautiful application!
If only this work of creativity somehow spoke of life and its meaning. Actually, it does. Some people have so much time on there hands...it...doesn't make me bitter? I think? 🙂
It's really cool. I hope the reflection of the sun on the glass blocks won't kill the birds flying above it.
You should do a video on how to make the power source solar powered, it would be self sustaining
Sounds a bit pointless, nobody would make a glass deck miles from a building with power. It would essentially just be a video on how to add solar panels to a roof.
You would have to camouflage the solar setup to be transparent to the user. One smaller panel could run this for 12 hours if there is a decent battery in the circuit. Any large cordless power tool has a good candidate battery. Connect it in using a modified charging unit, and you could take the battery with you or bring one on visits. Actually, forget the solar panels. Just discretely place that modified charger under a rock or in a hole somewhere close. Solar charge the battery elsewhere.
Very cool project and video. I'm sure you heard about James Turrell, who's got his own mountain too (a volcano actually), and this made me think of his work. Bravo!
Ben, this project isn't good, it is AWESOME! Fantastic idea.
This feels like a destination art installation. Something that would make people want to visit so they can witness and Instagram from it/about it. Good work, Ben.
Great build, Ben! Very inspiring. Great idea, great execution.
Great project, I think it's super cool.
Love your videos Ben, keep them coming!
Genius & Creative! Imagine the landing to first floor of a house construction with this idea.
Nice 👍 adding Solar panels under the glass blocks along with batt. and controls...yeah probably too diffused👍
Clear acrylic deck furniture!
That wood be an awesome pool floor.
Oh ok, we are just going to skim over the fact this dude has his own mountain. Cool.
Very pretty! Your own disco floor on a mountain!
Fantastic, thanks! I've always loved glass block too. I had been throwing around some similar ideas, but your video gave me some ways to improve it. Great job :)
Great project. Glad you are doing it for yourself and not for others.
Superb ! Perspex type furniture would look cool it would possibly absorb some of the light from below !
Super cool! Love the learning experience that you went through
Wow great idea!!! Very creative... thanks for thinking out of a box.. keep it up!! Looking forward for more videos.... and can't wait to ur next project...... keep shining!!
I would never make something like that, but man that is super cool.
I enjoyed the build. Great job
Really cool what you were able to do....AT THE TOP OF A MOUNTAIN!
Very cool use of glass blocks
Interesting build. I like it! It seems the desert always brings out the most creative elements of those who reside in it.
Awesome video can't wait till the furniture builds
Light it up 🔥🔥🔥
Wow! Very cool. Important to see all the work that went into it. Pretty elaborate
This would be a great performance area for musicians
That is so cool... Now I'm going to have to build a smaller version at my parent's house... Thanks for the idea... 👍
Very cool and even better that its done in a place with no electricity.
Have you contemplated altering it to run of a standalone solar panel?
Great project ... You don't need a reason when an experience is your goal. Very nice work!
This is just plain cool.
Looks like something I would do
Definitely like it very creative sir
The rock carrier video is when I subscribed
definitely some translucent or white furniture 🤘🏻🤘🏻
So cool. Now I just need a mountain. Geez Ben! 🤣
Is thermal expansion and contraction of the steel a concern which may damage the blocks? What about any risk of glass directly on the steel without a buffer?
What about the granular terrain getting picked up and scratching the blocks?
You should add your second channel into the Favorites section of your main channel.
The one with the container housing project.
My goodness, that is inspiring!
thank you David!
Wow! Nice work. You can also rent out for photo shoots!!! 😁 beautiful background for sure.
Dude. That is incredible. I know that took a lot of work, but was well worth it.
Respect from Egypt man
Wow. This project got serious. Looks Awesome!!!
Really nice design.
awesome !! you just gave me an idea for a rooftop
Really like this idea I'd quite like to see it Incorporated into composite decking like a little Central square of LED lights 👍
You actually did a lot of work. Great!!
If dirt become a problem between the plastic and glass try sanding the bottom of the glass tiles to create the diffuser effect
I normally don’t comment but this is sick
I was going 100% : "What is this guy doing with some glass bricks in the middle of the desert, what purpose does it serve, it doesn't make any sense?", until you said " I value experiences". Congrats for your view and for sharing this project, sometimes we focus too much on tangible assets and forget to invest towards some unique experiences.
The night shots are amazing, cool project!
Very cool. Are the plastics you used UV resistant? If not they are going to yellow and/or fall apart relatively quickly.
It’s absolutely awesome ! It needs to be bigger !!!
I've been following this channel since pretty much the beggining, and while I appreciate the direction it has taken in terms of ambition and projects, I would like it if you could go back to making simple yet beautiful design projects for inside the home. I was actually hoping to see what the team can come up with when challenged by the community or when inspired by something.
That said I love and consume your media almost methodically, keep it up!
Ps, can you guys do a Robert van Embricqs inspired piece at some point?
You are super creative! I always watch your channel keep up the good work!
Always brilliant stuff from Ben!
Try lightpainting with fire or light tubes? And are you concerned about possible expansion of the steel and it cracking the glass?
The final product is piece of art. I wish to sleep there in dark night watching the sky and stars
Would this be functional for a gaming room? Main concern would be using an office chair on this surface, and whether it would roll smoothly while sitting.
Are you eventually going to mortar the glass blocks into place? You can always dig out an access for the LEDs to make like a little crawl space. I just figure those blocks may start to chip with any movement
Love it.❤..U did it BeCause Your Open Minded , A Leader, & Talented...👊😁..Keep Doin You...🤓...& thats a cool project 😎😁
Very nice, I hope the thing lasts a long time for many people to find it. Individual experience is what we need more of, to discover ourselves and understand others better. Doubtless some old prospector will see it, and think, "run, aliens"!
This is such an awesome build dude nice one
Amazing! Simply amazing! I love it.
Get
Brandon Woelfel or Peter Mckinnon to do a photo shot there🤯🤯🤯
Really cool! I always loved those blocks.
Super job. Great idea. Keep them coming
😍 This is _wonderful_. I wanna go to that mountain!
Really cool Ben! 👍🏻👊🏻
Looks cool 😎 I wouldn’t know what to do with a deck like that other than 🍻🥂🍾🎊🎉🎈
Sick idea man