Using Glass Bricks to Create Walls in Your Home

When it Comes to Glass Bricks Everything Old is New Again

People can now live in glass houses! Glass bricks, which were very popular throughout the 1920’s and 1930’s, have found a new resurgence in modern architecture. These glass bricks are often used in retro/modern buildings and houses. These wonderful art bricks are also found in underground parking garages, washrooms, municipal swimming pool/baths, and other areas where privacy is desired, while still admitting light. Thus glass brick provides an ideal combination of passage of light and visual distortion to provide privacy. The glass brick also called glass blocks are a non-load-bearing decorative glass with inherent sound insulation, heat insulation, waterproofing and energy conservation qualities. The glass brick is formed sand poured into a mold and heated at a temperature of approximately 3,600°F (1,982°C).

These glass bricks add a decorative touch that has been described by architects as elegant, splendid and majestic. Wonderful visual effects can be achieved by designing - or having an architect design exciting and visually stunning patterns with your individual tastes and architectural style in mind. There are a variety of style, colors and sizes of Glass Bricks, Corner Bricks & Frames, High Security Bricks, Paving Bricks and Fire Rated Bricks.

Glass bricks can be used for interior or exterior walls, windows, floors and even bookcases.

Glass brick partitions have great aesthetic appeal in homes. Glass brick walls, glass brick panels for the kitchen, lounge, bathrooms and shower walls add tremendous visual appeal and dynamic effects to your home.

Some reasons for utilizing glass bricks:

Security
Glass brick provides light without compromising security. The typical glass brick is longer lasting than the typical exterior brick products.