ebuild Guide to Acrylic and Glass Block Window Specifications

Acrylic & Glass Block is a versatile product that can be used in glass block windows, glass block showers, wall partitions, and other residential construction applications. Acrylic block windows are lightweight and therefore useful in wall partition application - the lightweight feature means less strain on the floor and no need for added reinforcement. Solid glass blocks are good choices for basement windows as they are extremely difficult to shatter and provide essential security. The Acrylic & Glass Block Windows category on ebuild lists acrylic and glass block windows for window applications.

Use the ebuild Specifier to narrow down your search and find acrylic and glass block windows that fit the project requirements. You may choose acrylic and glass block windows from listed manufacturers, including:

• Hy-lite Block Windows

You may also select values for key specifications to narrow your choices among available acrylic and glass block windows:

Window Format refers to the manufacturers characterization of the unit with regard to design, function, and application, e.g., awning, casement, fixed, etc.

Shape refers to the form of the unit in plain view, e.g., radius-top, rectangle, square, etc.

Nominal Height refers to the measurement across the longest side of the unit (top to bottom), expressed in inches.

A selection in Framing Material will specify if the product is to be framed in vinyl or aluminum.

A selection in Visual Privacy will indicate if the product is to provide a medium level of privacy, i.e., the product is difficult to see through.

A selection in Exterior Color will narrow down the search by units featuring exterior frames of a specific color offered by the manufacturer, e.g., bronze, mill, tan, etc.

A selection in Application will indicate if the desired unit is for a new construction project or a replacement project.

A selection in Venting Configuration indicates if the desired unit is to have venting capabilities or is to be stationary - i.e. non-operating.

Nominal Width refers to the measurement across the shortest side of the unit (left to right), expressed in inches.

Jamb Depth refers to the measurement of the width of the frame of the unit from the inside edge to the outside edge, expressed in inches.

Standard Glazing refers to the treatment and properties of the glass component of the unit with regards to composition, opacity, and insulation properties, e.g., acrylic block.

Generic Block Colors refers to a set of common color names assigned by ebuild to represent the complete spectrum of colors and color names designated by the manufacturers to products within a category.