What is a glass block?

Windows

Glass block are a beautiful way to enable natural light in the interior and at the same time to provide privacy without the need for window bandages. One of the problems with the windows of glass blocks is that due to their solid construction it cannot be opened to allow the air flow. This problem solves the ventilation of the glass block; The ventilation holes are sizes so that they correspond to the common size of glass blocks and are integrated directly into the window design. Ventilation holes are commonly available in several styles. Some can be added to existing windows; Others are part of a prefabricated window that is installed similarly to any other window. Without proper ventilation, moisture can accumulate in these areas and provide a fertile place for mold growth. Internal pollutants can also accumulate in any area where there is little or no ventilation. Installing a glass block ventilation can keep your home healthier by allowing fresh air to circulate and dry the spaces thatRé tends to remain wet. They consist of a single glass panel that is suspended either at the top or bottom; Available to allow the air flow when it is needed, and then it closes again when it is not. Usually these holes are rectangular and occupy the space of two glass blocks in the window.

Sliding holes, as the name suggests, consists of a single glass pane that comes horizontally when fresh air is needed. They generally operate the full width of the window and are installed above or below the window itself. This type of glass block venting provides maximum air flow without disturbing the design and privacy of the window itself.

Another type of blending of the glass block is the ventilation opening. This ventilation opening is specially designed for venting the clothing dryer out of the window; It is a cost -effective alternative for cutting a hole on the wall of the basement or other outer wall. Are usually square and behindThey birch the space of one block in the window design. Like the other ventilation holes, most of them have closures that open when the dryer is used and closes again to maintain insects and rodents.

Power holes come with a small fan that helps with a stream of air in especially humid areas such as basements. The size of the ventilation hole will vary depending on how many fans are installed; The units are commonly available for one, two or three fans. Each fan usually takes up the space of one block, so a double fan unit would replace two blocks in the window. The power unit simply connects to the standard wall output and requires no special connection. As with all glass bloc valve design, the output ventilation openings have external insects that can be removed for cleaning.