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PITTSBURGH CORNING GLASS BLOCK River Crest Elementary School – LEED Gold, Hudson, WI Architect: Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction Inc. SeaScapes®, SPYRA® and DECORA® Patterns // Photos by : FotoGrafix Pittsburgh Corning Corporation has been manufacturing Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block products since 1937 and today is the only domestic manufacturer in North America. The company recognizes its responsibility to provide a variety of products and to furnish accurate descriptive and technical information which will help the design professional select and specify Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block...

GLASS BLOCK BENEFITS & APPLICATIONS Energy Conservation Glass block can provide more than double the thermal resistance (R-Value) of single-glaze 1/8" thick plate glass. The differences between the shading coefficient of glass block and flat sheet glass is also significant. Contributing to this is the louvering effect of glass block’s horizontal mortar joints, which helps reduce light transmission from the higher summer sun. The size and orientation of the block can greatly affect the amount of shading that can occur. Graffiti Resistant Glass block resists damage and is easy to clean. Beacon...

GLASS BLOCK BENEFITS & APPLICATIONS Beauty and Versatility Extraordinarily versatile and available in many aesthetically pleasing sizes and styles, glass block offers virtually limitless design possibilities. Glass block walls, partitions and windows combine the delicate beauty and light transmission of glass with the strength of glass block. Private Residence, Las Vegas, NV Architect: Richard Luke Architects DECORA® Pattern Impact and Ballistic Resistant Vacation retreat, North Carolina Architect: Marvin Housworth, FAIA VUE® Pattern Visibility/Light Transmission Glass block provides exceptional...

Earthquake Resistance The Northridge, CA earthquake on January 17, 1994 was the largest earthquake in the United States to have its epicenter in an urban area. A detailed survey was made of the performance of structures containing Pittsburgh Corning glass block panel applications. In all sites visited, the glass block walls and panel systems that were designed and constructed in accordance with Pittsburgh Corning specifications and the provision of the Uniform Building Code resisted the seismic forces without failure. 1. Safety and Security • Glass block is noncombustible • Glass block combines...

PITTSBURGH CORNING GLASS BLOCK PRODUCTS HIGH PERFORMANCE LINE – Pittsburgh Corning’s High Performance Line of glass block products is comprised of products that offer the highest value, performance features and benefits related to improved safety, energy efficiency, aesthetics and decorative choices. SIGNATURE LINE – Pittsburgh Corning’s Signature Line of glass block products is comprised of high quality Premiere Series products and the largest selection of patterns and shapes. This line has become the standard in the industry and provides the most design flexibility in the selection and use...

SIGNATURE LINE – (continued) Shapes and Finishing Units ARQUE® Block DECORA® and IceScapes® Patterns ENCURVE® Block, DECORA® and IceScapes® Patterns ARQUE® Block is a brilliant way to create smooth, graceful curves and columns. ARQUE® Block forms a consistent, tight curve ideally suited for columns. Arched, soft edges to round out your design options or finish panels. Use with 8" x 8" EndBlock™ Finishing Units for a stepped panel. EndBlock™ Finishing Unit DECORA® and IceScapes® Patterns 6" x 8" and 8" x 8" The rounded, finished surface on one edge of these blocks makes them virtually disappear...

PHYSICAL & DESIGN DATA PITTSBURGH CORNING GLASS BLOCK PRODUCTS Pattern Nominal Size1 Weight (lb/ft2) Heat Transmission2 Thermal Resistance2 Visible Light Shading Sound Solar Heat (Actual size is 1/4" less than nominal; installed U Value R Value Transmission3 Coef.4 Transmission Gain mm shown is actual) with mortar (Btu/hr ft2 ºF) (hr ft2 ºF/Btu) (%) S.T.C. Coefficient5 HIGH PERFORMANCE LINE THICKSET® Block — Nominal Thickness = 4"; Actual Thickness = 37⁄8" (98mm) THICKSET® 60 Block— DECORA® & VUE® THICKSET® 90 Block— DECORA® & VUE® THICKSET® 90 Block— ENDURA™ Glass Block with “LX” Fibrous Glass...

Refer to Table on page 8 for weight of panels installed with mortar. Glass block panels installed with the ProVantage® Glass Block Installation System are up to 25% lighter per square foot than panels installed with mortar. Local building codes should be consulted for any limits on panel sizes or installation details. panels. Panels are mortared at the sill, with jamb and head details designed to accommodate for building movement and lintel deflection. The compressive strength (for information purposes only) of all hollow glass block is 400 to 600 psi.; THICKSET® Series Glass Block is 2500 psi.;...

PHYSICAL & DESIGN DATA PANEL REINFORCING Intermediate Expansion Joints & Supports Max. Wind Load, Pounds/Sq. Ft. (Based on Standard Nominal 4" Thick Premiere Series Glass Block. Installed with mortar. Based on 2.7 Safety Factor) WIND LOAD RESISTANCE – MORTAR SYSTEM INSIDE RADIUS MINIMUMS FOR CURVED PANEL CONSTRUCTION VISTABRIK® & Thinline® Series S.F. = 2.7 Intermediate Expansion Joints & Supports Fla t t Fla WIND LOAD RESISTANCE – PROVANTAGE® SYSTEM RADIUS MINIMUMS 1. It is suggested that curved FOR CURVED PANEL CONSTRUCTION areas be separated from Block Size Inside Number Vertical Joint Thickness...

FIRE RATINGS & CODE INFORMATION All sizes (exceptions listed below) of Premiere Series and Thinline® Series glass blocks have at least a 45 minute fire rating when used as a window assembly within a one hour fire-rated wall assembly. All THICKSET® 90 (thick-faced) and solid glass blocks have fire ratings of up to 90 minutes, and the THICKSET® 60 and ESSEX® AA Pattern glass blocks have fire ratings of up to 60 minutes, when used as window assemblies and where permitted by code. Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block units that are not fire-rated: • All 12" x 12" sizes • All DELPHI®‚ pattern block • All...