January 22nd
Using Glass Blocks: Things To Know About Building A Glass Block Wall
Everybody dreams of an ideal space in which to live in tranquility. Sometimes finding this space only requires a little effort and rearrangement in one’s home to create a little area where you can be alone once in a while. Just separating an area in a large family room could give you the privacy that you might be seeking. There are many ways to add a separation wall but a wall would make the room look much smaller and would in fact create another room. The solution resides in the materials you use for you wall. If you were to choose glass blocks to erect your partition you would create the space for privacy, but instead of reducing the room you would simply add a decorative element.
Glass blocks are often used for external walls as well, as they bring in light in rooms that do not have windows, but they particularly shine as an interior wall material, as they should not be used for load bearing walls. They can be used in many different colors, textures, and light filtering effects. They have found a following among interior decorating enthusiasts because they are so versatile.
Glass blocks are heavy but can be installed easily for a partition wall, as long as you have a good ground surface to begin. To construct a glass block wall it is necessary to keep within a 6 yard length and an area not larger than 194 square feet. Anything larger than this would require steel rod reinforcement. To make the wall the right dimension it is more prudent to buy some smaller bricks for the ends, if necessary, than to try to cut a glass block. It is possible to cut a block but not easy.
You should never consider using glass blocks for a partition if they are not attached together and properly anchored as it could be very dangerous. They are installed just as bricks would with mortar, or if installed in a wet area like a bathroom a silicone mortar is used. The store where you buy your blocks will provide you with all the step by step information you need to build your little nest.
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