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4" x 4" x 4" Glass Block

Pittsburgh Corning announces a newsize of glass block that will provide even more flexibility when building with glass block. The new 4"x 4"x 4" Premiere Series glass block can be used with the 4"x 8"x 4" glass block to create a running bond design which provides a new look for glass block installations.

This new size of glass block that can be used with 4"x8"x4" glass block to product a running bond design. This accent piece can also be used with other sizes of glass block to create unique designs. Available in three patterns for varying degrees of privacy.

The new 4"x 4"x 4" glass block was used extensively in Brockman Hall at Rice University to provide the needed security, privacy and aesthetic design to complement the masonry building. The 4"x 4"x 4" glass block is available in three classic glass block patterns: DECORA, IceScapes® and VUE® – each provides a different level of privacy.

Premiere Series Glass Block

• Pittsburgh Corning’s best series for architects and designers
• The widest variety of sizes, shapes & patterns for ultimate design flexibility
• Highest color, visual brilliance quality and consistency
• Compliant with building codes in all states
• Engineers on staff to advise proper installation and fabrication techniques
• Made in the U.S.A

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Solar Wall Tubes

Introduce light into a project easily and efficiently with our new solar wall tubes, which replace standard masonry units.

Glass Block Solar Wall Tubes

Daylighting is increasingly important in buildings today. The more daylight that enters a room, the less energy is needed by electrical systems. Daylighting also has a positive effect on mood, atmosphere, and productivity.

Solar Wall Tubes are an easy and aesthetically pleasing way to let light into a building with multi-wythe walls. The Solar Wall Tubes replace standard masonry units and allow light transmission for LEED contribution.

Superior Thermal Performance

Solar Wall Tubes from Pittsburgh Corning are available in various sizes with your choice of privacy levels. They are thermally broken and thus provide improved thermal performance. In addition, they are easy to install and are self-supporting when installed in a running bond wall. Do not install in stack bond CMU walls unless a lintel is provided.

Solar Wall Tubes are available in 8" and 16" modules in various depths to meet wall thickness requirements.

Maximum Daylighting

Solar Wall Tubes are perfect for when you want to bring light into commercial buildings without compromising the masonry design. The Glass Block Solar Wall Tube’s mirror-like finish magnifies and reflects the light, solving many design issues related to single or double glass block installations in multi-wythe wall construction. It allows the architectural look of single or double glass blocks on both sides of a thick wall, while providing a visually aesthetic look in the hollow area between the glass blocks. The sturdiness of the metal tube prevents any loading from above the opening being transferred to the glass block.

As with single unit glass blocks, installation includes proper sealing between the edges of the wall and the tube on both the exterior and interior walls.