Posted by: glassblockblogger | April 17, 2015

Why Vistabrik Is A Great Idea In A Commercial Setting

A majority of commercial building structures have regular, single pane windows with a frame usually of aluminum or vinyl. They are very common among commercial structures due to their inexpensiveness and the fact that they are easy to get a hold of. However, single pane glass windows can easily break and need to be constantly maintained which in turn costs the commercial entity money to do so. Choosing to get rid of single pane windows and go with glass bricks, specifically Vistabrik, is the better choice with many benefits.

Vistabrik is a solid 3″ thick piece of glass that is as identical as it gets to a regular brick, but obviously glass. These solid bricks don’t diminish the the amount of light coming in either and in fact let in more light that further brightens up the room. Vistabriks are also a great choice for a building structure in an area that leaves it vulnerable to damages. Vistabrik has inherent characteristics that make them graffiti resistant, flame resistant sot can hold up with fire codes and they are also bullet proof. These offer the best protection from almost anything a commercial building will encounter.

Vistabrik windows

Vistabrik windows

Vistabrik solid glass blocks also have noise reduction characteristics which single pane windows do not. This will help keep an excess of noise outside and not bothering your business. These solid glass bricks in the end save you money from not needing to continually pay for maintenance costs as you would with regular windows as well as a huge increase in energy efficiency. Vistabrik blocks offer much more insulation than single pane glass windows which will lower heating and cooling bills. Vistabrik solid glass bricks are commonly used in schools, public transportation stations like trains, prison systems and even airports and it continues to become increasingly popular.

To learn more about Vistabrik Solid glass blocks please visit our website at http://www.easternglassblock.com or call us at 800-635-1226. Please don’t hesitate to call or email us at egboffice@easternglassblock.com. We have over 25 years of experience and we will be happy to help you in any way we can.

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Posted by: glassblockblogger | April 10, 2015

Fire Rated Glass Block In a Zero-Lot Line

Having Fire Rated Glass Block installed may be a requirement depending on where they will be going or it can be for personal reasons. When houses or buildings are very close together, that is what’s considered a zero-lot line. When structures are in a zero-lot line, the danger and risk of fire spreading from structure to structure is much higher. There are ways to help limit the risk of catching a fire from a structure in very close proximity. One great way to consider is to get Fire Rated Glass Blocks.

Fire Rated Glass Block in a zero-lot line application

Fire Rated Glass Block in a zero-lot line application

Fire Rated Glass Blocks come in fire ratings of 45, 60 and 90. Along with traditional fire rated glass block, there is also Vistabrik, which is 3″ of solid glass block and the toughest product. There is a great variety of styles of block available that are fire resistant and also a few different sizes to choose from. Some fire codes require a fire resistant wall or window when the structures are close. Fire Rated Glass Block will give you ample protection when such a scenario is present. Fire Rated Glass Block is also resistant to graffiti and has added noise resistance. Vistabrik blocks have both of those qualities as well, plus the added benefit of being bulletproof for the highest level of protection.

Choosing fire resistant glass blocks doesn’t limit you to only zero-lot line applications though. You can choose to get them wherever you feel the need for the added protection in case of an unfortunate situation. To see a little more about fire rated glass block you can check out one of our previous blog posts.

For more information on fire rated glass blocks, please call us at 800-635-1226 or email us at egboffice@easternglassblock.com. Let us know how we can help. We have been delivering and installing Glass Block nationwide for more than 25 years and we will be happy to help you in any way we can.

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Posted by: glassblockblogger | April 3, 2015

3 Ways To Use Color Glass Block In Your Home

Color Glass Blocks can be a beautiful addition to your home adding pretty color accents and giving it a boot of creativity. Color glass blocks can be used in a variety of ways with many different color options to choose from. Some ways you can easily use color glass blocks in your home can be beneficial in the area of security and lower bills as well.

Some ideas for color glass block applications:

Glass Block Showers – having a glass block shower installed with color glass blocks is a pleasing product that will look great when the sunlight comes in and hits these blocks. Color glass blocks will also make it seem less dull and add creativity and beauty to your bathroom without renovating the entire room.

glass block shower with color and clear glass blocks

glass block shower with color and clear glass blocks

Glass Block Partition – you can order a glass block partition to be prefabricated or installed on sight using color or clear glass blocks. Choosing to use color glass blocks when doing a partition will add color accents throughout the room when light hits the blocks. It also adds a touch of decoration and is very east on the eyes. The subtle beauty of color glass blocks in a room will not go unnoticed.

Glass Block Mural – you can now also get a mural using color glass blocks. You can either have a predetermined mural, like a flag for example, or a custom made mural that would design each glass block differently to complete the whole picture. Choosing a glass block mural with color blocks will definitely bring out the inner-artist in you and when completed will look great taking the place of a regular wall or partition space.

Periodic Table of Elements as a glass block mural

Periodic Table of Elements as a glass block mural

There are other ways to use color glass blocks, as well as man different ways to use them in these applications above. We encourage people to use color glass blocks as it looks great when it stands out in a room in a house.

For more information on color glass blocks, please call us at 800-635-1226 or email us at egboffice@easternglassblock.com. We have over 25 years of experience and we will be happy to help you in any way we can.

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