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Glass Blocks and Bricks
Compare solid glass bricks and hollow glass blocks as separate material families. Select the unit, pattern and relevant variant first, then discuss individual supply or the layout and connections of a custom metal-framed partition.
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Browse solid glass bricks and hollow glass blocks in two dedicated selection libraries.
Solid Glass Bricks ↗
Compare clear, coloured, long and square solid glass brick references.
26 style references / 40 pictured variants
Hollow Glass Blocks ↗
Explore 46 hollow glass block references and choose between two available source sizes.
46 pictured references / two available sizes
Start with the right glass family.
| Selection | Solid Glass Bricks | Hollow Glass Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Browse by | Clear, coloured, long and square forms | Photographed surface pattern |
| Variant choice | Colour variants grouped under their existing style codes | 190 x 190 x 80 mm or 145 x 145 x 80 mm |
| Project specification | Confirm the selected variant, size, weight and holes | Keep the pattern code and chosen size together |
SELECT THE MATERIAL FOR THE ASSEMBLY
Understanding Glass Blocks
Start with solid or hollow units
Use the dedicated libraries to compare solid glass bricks and hollow glass blocks. Solid references include clear, coloured, long and square forms; hollow references are organised by surface pattern and selected size. Retain the full code, colour variant and size when comparing units.
Consider the joint layout
A repeated unit becomes part of a larger pattern through its orientation, spacing and joints. Show the intended rows and columns, any change of direction and the visible perimeter. Consider the unit layout together with the overall width and height rather than selecting a glass pattern in isolation.
Coordinate the surrounding metalwork
For a custom glass brick partition, FABRITERA develops the metal frame and fabrication details around the proposed unit arrangement. Include frame divisions, visible edges and fixing positions in the brief. Curved layouts and other changes in geometry need their own assembly review.
Keep material and assembly data separate
Use the selected family page for the available unit size and weight references. Provide the overall layout, quantities, joint treatment and intended use for the assembled feature. Individual unit data does not establish structural, acoustic, thermal or fire performance for a complete partition.
Questions to help your selection
Can the same pattern be used with a different assembly layout?
Discuss the chosen reference with the proposed unit orientation, joints and frame divisions. A visual match does not make two assemblies interchangeable; the complete layout and connections are reviewed for the project.
Can the units be supplied without a metal frame?
Yes. Glass bricks and blocks can be supplied separately or incorporated into custom metalwork. State whether your enquiry is for units or a complete framed product, and include the selected codes, variants, sizes and quantities.
What information is needed for a glass block price enquiry?
Send the selected unit codes, colour variants, sizes and quantities, and state whether you need individual units or a complete metal-framed assembly. For an assembled feature, include the overall layout and frame requirements so the quotation can address the proposed scope.
Bring the unit selection and layout together.
Send the selected GB codes, variants, sizes and quantities. For a framed partition, also include the overall dimensions, unit arrangement, joint treatment and preferred metal finish.
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