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Colored Glass Block Windows, Showers, and Walls - Adding Style and Function to Your Project (ebuild)

"What do you have that can add some interest, some pop, some style to this glass block project?" a customer recently asked. With the introduction of colored glass your windows, showers, or wall projects can really stand out without sacrificing the functional benefits of the block.

Frosted Colored Glass Block Provide Style and Function to a Window or Shower Wall (ebuild)

New lines of colored and frosted glass block now provide the opportunity to add style and to also increase privacy and add more light to a dark space. Columbus Glass Block offers broad lines of frosted and colored glass block that can be used for interior walls to separate bathrooms from main living areas, exterior windows on the side of a building or home, or even for a shower wall, kitchen backsplash, bar, transom or conference room.

Guardian ClimaGuard SatinDeco Glass Offers Energy Savings Combined With Elegance and Privacy (ebuild)

Guardian Industries has introduced ClimaGuard SatinDeco, a glass product now available to residential customers that combines advanced energy savings with an acid-etched, translucent quality.

Windecor Acrylic Glass Block Tile Enclosed Inside Thermopane Operable Windows (ebuild)

Gary Downs, President of G. L. Downs Design, Inc. accounced the Company has been manufacturing and marketing Windecor Window Tile, the patented acrylic glass block tile, for over a decade and has now developed a breakthrough product that is a sure hit profit producer for the window and door industry. The process seals two Windecor Window Tiles, back to back enclosed inside a thermopane window unit to create a brand new line of glass block looking thermopane windows, doors and panels branded as WINDECOR PLUS.

Impact-Resistant StormBlocker Acrylic Block Windows Ideal for Coastal Area Applications (ebuild)

Adding acrylic block windows to hurricane-prone area homes just got easier. The new Hy-Lite StormBlocker acrylic block windows have been independently tested in accordance with Miami-Dade County testing requirements to help resist storm-force winds and rain. During the testing, the acrylic block windows met the testing requirements of Miami-Dade County in relationship to Florida's impact, water infiltration and extreme internal/external air pressure tests.

Pittsburgh Corning Introduces Hurricane Impact Glass Block System (ebuild)

Pittsburgh Corning introduces its Hurricane Impact Glass Block System specifically developed for new construction and renovation projects in hurricane-prone areas. The THICKSET 90 glass block used with the KWiK'N EZ silicone installation system meets hurricane impact code requirements for residential and commercial buildings located in hurricane-sensitive areas.

Pittsburgh Corning Introduces New SeaScapes Pattern for Glass Block Enthusiasts (ebuild)

Similar to other Pittsburgh Corning glass block designs, the SeaScapes pattern Thinline Series glass block is available in the 8" x 8" x 3" size and provides the benefits of noise control, durability and low maintenance. The design of the block also allows for the transmittance of light to create a more open space and, most importantly, ensures the elements of a homeowner's privacy and security.

Pittsburgh Corning Blocks out Competition with Energy Efficient Glass Block Option (ebuild)

Combining aesthetic features, light transmission and privacy control with improved energy performance, Pittsburgh Corning glass block provides the perfect option for continued design flexibility and energy conservation for residential and commercial applications. INSOLAR Low E glass block is manufactured with patent pending technology to reduce both heating and cooling loads, improve comfort and decrease glare to protect against the harmful effects of UV rays on furnishings and materials such as paint, fabric and natural wood.

Pittsburgh Corning Provides DIYers With Web-Based Program to Make Glass Block Ideas a Reality (ebuild)

Traditionally, the tedious and time-consuming task of installing glass block required a skilled mason or contractor. With a commitment to maintaining its "glass block made easy" reputation, Pittsburgh Corning continues to change the face of glass block technology with the introduction of their DIY Project and Project Planning Modules - two web-based programs offering homeowners an interactive online approach to do-it-yourself (DIY) home remodeling with glass block.

Glass block-from Pittsburgh Corning and other major manufacturers (ebuild)

Glass block can be used for to create secure windows, room dividers, shower enclosures and many creative more features. Use convention glass block or mortarless glass block systems. Pittsburgh Corning and other major manufacturers offer a variety of glass block units, including low-E glass block. Key specifications include block type (solid or hollow), size, color, visual privacy rating and installation type.