(ARA) - Few building materials can capture a homeowner's attention and create
a stunning visual image like glass block. Adding beauty, security, privacy and
light to any room, glass block ranks among the favorite upscale products for
the home.
Glass block makes a statement of practical luxury, which is why more homeowners
across the country are adding a touch of glass to their homes as showers, partition
walls, windows, bases of kitchen islands and bars, and more. The possibilities
of building with glass block are truly endless, especially with the many product
enhancements and installation systems available today.
Knowing that homeowners want the freedom to create a variety of unique applications,
Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block, the only American-made glass block manufacturer,
has expanded its product line to provide maximum design flexibility as well
as easy installation.
Shapes, Designs and Colors
Premiere Series glass block offers a full assortment of shapes, including
rounded, hexagonal, and 45-degree-angle blocks. These shaped blocks allow homeowners
to turn corners or make full circles. Additionally, rounded-edge blocks are
available for tops or sides of walls for a smooth finished look.
The blocks feature a variety of patterns ranging from clear for maximum light
and visibility, to fluted and wavy patterns which add style and create more
privacy. The newest addition to the line includes colored blocks which make
the design possibilities with glass block endless.
Installation Systems
The new ProVantage Glass Block Installation System is a mortar less system
that uses a special spacer system and joint finish to make glass block installation
easier than ever before. The system is easy enough for DIYers or contractors
with little or no glass block experience to turn corners, make radius walls,
build showers, or a variety of applications. The system utilizes spacers to
align and hold the blocks in place for easy assembly, and silicone is used to
bond the spacer and blocks together.
Pre-assembled Windows and Pre-designed Shower Systems
Windows and showers represent the two most popular uses of glass block. Available
in 80 sizes, LightWise pre-assembled glass block windows now allow real glass
block windows to be installed as easily as traditional windows. Additionally,
Pittsburgh Corning Shower Systems take away the need for a designer. Homeowners
can choose from three easy-to-install glass block shower kits which include
glass blocks, a door and a custom-designed shower base. And when using the ProVantage
Glass Block Installation System, building a glass block shower is easier than
ever.
For more information on glass block products or to request Pittsburgh Corning's
"A Touch of Glass" Idea Book with more than 50 photos and ideas for
decorating with glass block ($3.95), contact the Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block
Resource Center at (800) 624-2120; or visit their Web site at www.pittsburghcorning.com.
Courtesy of ARA Content
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