If you’re unluckly living in a black house,how to increase the indoor lighting situation?
- Pull down the wall B.Glass partition C.Make new windows
But if you have ever think of an ancient building materials, glass block.
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What’s glass block?
Glass block are hollow transparent materials formed by high-temperature melting of silicate inorganic mineral materials such as quartz sand, soda ash, and feldspar powder.
Hollow glass blocks are first made into glass with grooves like an ashtray with a mold, the thickness is about 5mm-6mm.
How glass block is made1-china morn
The two pieces glass panels are pressed together at high temperature, and the insulated structure inside can make the block body have better sound insulation and heat preservation performance.
How glass block is made2-china morn
In addition to transparent and frosted glass blocks, there are also many different embossed shapes, and color options ,we can choose according to our preferences.
Glass block options-Morn glass
Advantages of Glass block.
Even though glass block is not popular nowdays,its application now is been replaced by new and updated laminated glass,insulated glass etc,but glass block itself has many advantages.
Good lighting transmission
Due to the inherent advantages of the glass material, the glass block has the advantages of high light transmission .Glass block can refract light so that the light can diffuse in the room, thereby improving the brightness of the interior of the home.
good lighting function of glass blocks
Good thermal and sound insulation performance.
Glass block thickness is about 90mm,similar thickness as bricks,concrete bricks,and even better thermal insulation performance,glass blocks can be used as glass facade in some projects.
glass blocks applied in glass glass facade-morn
Flexible installation and good decoration function.
Different glass bricks specifications and sizes can be installed in various combinations, a variety of structures can be formed to reflect different spatial aesthetics.Ordinary building materials takes a lot of labor, long construction period and high waste. The glass blocks are insulated material, small size and light weight. They can be tailored to suit the size and will not be wasted. The auxiliary materials only need white cement mortar only. With double-sided effect, economical and economical, save money and effort.
Flexible glass block installation-morn
4.Protect personal privacy.
The diffused light transmitted glass block can protect personal privacy.
Glass block allow light transmit the wall but with diffused lighting
Other advantages include high strength,wear resistance, durability, fireproof and moisture (no condensation), exquisite patterns, and easy cleaning,no fading, smooth and flat. The corners of the glass brick are rounded and will not scratch the clothes, so there is no need to worry about injury to elderly or children.
With above unique characteristics, glass blocks are widely used in home decoration. Partition walls, partitions, screens, living rooms, bathrooms, and balconies. Glass bricks are also particularly suitable for places with poor home lighting. Under the shining of sunlight and lights, the indoor environment becomes exquisite, colorful, and unique, creating a warm and joyful home decoration effect.
Various glass blocks options
The characteristics of glass blocks that initially attracted architects, such as control of light, protection of privacy, strength and durability, etc… are equally applicable today,now glass blocks are widely used to luxury buildings facade as well.
Architects taking advantage of glass block lighting transmission feature
Ports 1961 glass facade in Shanghai
Zhongshuge -book store in Suzhou,China
Morn work with China glass block manufacturers and supply all kinds of glass blocks worldwide,whether it’s clear,frosted,textured glass block,body tinted,and even artistic ones,kindly contact us for more info.
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