WHAT ARE GLASS BLOCK?
Glass blocks are a special building material made of glass or acrylic. Shaped and laid similarly to brick or concrete blocks, they are available in several different sizes and are commonly used as an alternative to traditional windows, especially in basements. The translucent blocks are also used to construct shower walls, uniquely shaped windows, and are frequently employed in the architectural design of office buildings.For residential purposes, glass blocks are most commonly used as an alternative to basement windows. Being located at ground level, these windows are considered easy access to a home.Glass block windows are more difficult for would-be thieves to penetrate and thus considered a more secure alternative. Other common residential uses for this building material include shower walls and uniquely shaped and located windows.Glass blocks are also frequently found in office spaces. They can be used to construct non-load bearing walls, partitions, and windows. The blocks are considered both an architectural element and a practical aspect of design because natural lighting can be filtered in.