Posted by: glassblockblogger | May 16, 2013

Time to Rebuild – Now, What Type of Window Do You Choose?

If you need to rebuild your home or business because of a catastrophic event, do not make a hasty decision on the type of window you use just because that was the way it was always done.

Eastern Glass BlockConsider glass bricks as an incredibly practical material that will enhance any modern design. They’re ideal for use in applications where beauty, light transmission, and protection against high winds and debris is desired.

Pittsburgh Corning is a manufacturer of American-made Glass Block. They are constantly thinking of new ways to marry function and design in unique and innovative products that stand the test of time. Some examples are:

Tornado-Resistant Windows

Provides effective protection against air pressure and flying debris caused by tornado-force winds. Highest standards of performance for FEMA 361 “Design and Construction Guidelines for Community Safe Rooms”

Energy Efficient Panels

Each glass block features a coated glass panel that filters out 70% of solar energy, while still allowing superior day lighting.

Blast-Resistant Panels

Available in set panel sizes or custom-sized panels, blast-resistant glass block system stands up to numerous blast levels.

Detention & Security Windows

Only light can escape the LightWise® Architectural Systems Detention and Security Windows – specially designed for high-security environments.

Hurricane-Resistant Windows

Hurricane-force winds are no match for these windows, which have passed International Building Code and Dade County hurricane impact tests.

Low E Glass Block Windows

ENERGY STAR rated vinyl windows. Patented design uses SOLARBAN® 70 to provide the most energy efficient glass block window on the market today.

GuardWise® Basement Security Windows

These easy-to-install and highly versatile basement windows provide enhanced home security, sound reduction, thermal efficiency and privacy with natural light.

Today, the versatility of Glass Block has opened up great opportunities for modern interior design. With the modern shapes and color alternatives of Glass Block, the unique options for Glass Block in rooms such as Home offices, Home Entertainment Centers, and Open Plan Living Rooms is nearly endless. In addition to the aesthetic versatility of Glass Block, there are also the advantages of easy installation and no maintenance.

Design Consultation

Whether planning residential or commercial construction, interior or exterior plans, the challenge is always balancing the need for light without sacrificing safety and sustainability. At Eastern Glass Block, we have over 20 years of experience in commercial and residential design in the New York and New Jersey area. Contact us and let’s discuss how Glass Block can create a more sustainable design for you. (800.635.1226)

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Posted by: glassblockblogger | April 29, 2013

A Better Building Material for Your New Construction

If you are in the process of rebuilding, what materials will you use – the same or better?

Weather has hit New York and New Jersey hard over the past 9 months – nothing harder than Hurricane Sandy. Is that the last of bad storms in the Northeast? No. The Northeast coast is no stranger to severe weather; and that will not be changing any time soon.

So, now its time to rebuild. But, are you going to rebuild with the same materials and design goals as before? Or, are you going to make sure you have built your home or business better than ever before? ‘Better’ meaning:

  • better insulated,
  • greater resistance to high winds and flying debris,
  • more energy efficient through the use of sustainable design,
  • more aesthetically pleasing through open floor plans.

One building material that should be considered to achieve a better and more sustainable construction is Glass Block.

More Light, More Security

When there is a need for windows below flood levels, Glass Block will let light into the inner space while acting as a solid barrier to flood waters. For windows above flood levels, consider Glass Block for of its energy efficiency, resistance to high winds, and low maintenance.Light with Glass Block in commerical office

Glass Block can be used where there was a planned solid wall in a home, office, school or industrial building. Glass bricks provide effective protection against air pressure and flying debris. No other building material has the quality of a solid wall without blocking light from entering inner spaces. And Glass Block is also graffiti resistant.

As you design your new home or building, you will be considering modern Open Floor Plans. In commercial space, Glass Block can be used to separate areas without blocking light in that space. In Open Floor plans within a Home, Glass Block can used as a material to build Kitchen Islands with a sense of transparency to complement the open feel of the area. Glass Block can also be used in the design of living spaces to separate rooms without losing access to a source of light.

Design Consultation

Whether planning residential or commercial construction, interior or exterior plans, the challenge is always balancing the need for light without sacrificing safety and sustainability. At Eastern Glass Block, we have over 20 years of experience in commercial and residential design in the New York and New Jersey area. Contact us and let’s discuss how Glass Block can create a better design for you. (800.635.1226)

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Posted by: glassblockblogger | April 17, 2013

Glass Block is Not Restricted to the Shape of a Block

Glass Block Shapes and Colors
New York, New Jersey, Boston, Philadelphia

All too often, a home builder or DIY re-modeler thinks of Glass Block as just that – glass in the shape of blocks. This is not true, today.

Today, the versatility of Glass Block has opened up great opportunities for modern interior design. The modern shapes and color alternatives of Glass Block have caused many to use the unique aesthetics of Glass Block in rooms such as Home offices, Home Entertainment Centers, and Living Rooms in open floor plans. With the different product choices, a designer has the flexibility to mix-and-match to produce an aesthetically pleasing result.

Let’s take the bathroom as an example. Glass Block creates a soft and elegant look. And yet, Glass Block is just the material you want to stand up to the cleaning challenges a bathroom presents. The bath is one of the hardest-working rooms in your home. Any surface within the room needs to be water-repellent and easily wiped clean. Glass Block meets that challenge while providing a level of elegance and luxury required by today’s discerning homeowner.

Glass Block ShapesPittsburgh Corning’s Signature Line of glass block provided by Eastern Glass Block  is comprised of high quality Premiere Series products and the largest selection of patterns and shapes. This line has become the standard in the industry and provides the most design flexibility in the selection and use of glass block for walls, windows, partitions, and showers in residential and commercial applications.

Besides the standard color options in Glass Block, virtually any custom design can be put onto the glass blocks using an exclusive glass fusion process. Whether you want a standard color or mural design, this process does not change the original specifications of the glass blocks. This colorful glass block can be mixed with other art glass block or other glass block patterns to form a wall panel of great beauty with the ambiance of glass art. The color will not fade with time, but will retain its beauty indefinitely.

In addition to the versatility of Glass Block’s variety of shapes and colors is the ingenuity of the designer. A post from News From The Block gives 5 Tips to Use Glass Block Sizes, Shapes & Colors for a Unique Window, Shower or Wall Design. They cover some great ideas:

  1. Turn the block on its side
  2. Create a banding effect with 4” x 8” and 8” x 8” blocks
  3. Combine patterns, sizes and colors
  4. Create a kaleidoscope by mixing glass block sizes with color
  5.  Using shaped glass blocks to make a snail shaped walk in shower

We can help answer any of your design or installation questions and offer professional assistance for quick and easy installation. Do not hesitate toContact Us at Eastern Glass Block contact us at Eastern Glass Block or leave a comment on this post. We have offices in New York and New Jersey with over twenty years of experience  designing and installing commercial and residential glass block nationwide. We love to share our experience.

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