Fiber optics in glass block walls are not difficult as long as the project has proper planning and design. This blog will show various walls using fiber optics. Always keep in mind when designing fiber optics in glass block masonry board that you must allow for a continuous loop of fiber. On this bullnose accent […]
Structural Glass Stairs IBP’s Glasswalk ST system can achieve glass stair spans of up to 48 inches with only two sided support. This engineered system features 3 ply stair treads 1.245 inches thick. The units are made with ceramic fits baked onto the walking surface for slip resistance. The units are set into specially designed […]
This is a modular shower that Masonry & Glass Systems fabricated for Stevenson Remodeling in St. Louis. We used double bullnose to create a staggered effect to emphasize height and to add interest. Our modular way of building glass block showers results in very straight consistent grout joints. An inside view of this shower installation. […]
This blog illustrates the installation of a iceberg pattern glass block shower. Layout cards are used to check alignment before installation. This design utilized Pittsburgh Corning Tridron 44.5 degree glass block along with 8 x 8 bullnose. As you can see the glass block adds distinction along with visual interest that regular clear glass simply […]
Most of the window projects we install are either square or rectangular windows. However as windows continue to age more and more homes with circle top windows require replacement. Sometimes the windows are mulled together (Pic 1). What is required here is exacting measurements and a very professional installation (Pic 2). Other times the circle […]
