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Glass Block Solar Wall Tubes

Glass Block Solar Wall Tubes

Glass Block Solar Wall Tubes

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Solar Wall Tubes are designed to enhance daylighting in buildings with multi-wythe walls, replacing standard masonry units to allow light transmission and contribute to LEED certification. They improve energy efficiency by reducing the need for artificial lighting and positively impact mood and productivity.

Specifications
Solar Wall Tubes are available in 8" and 16" modules with various depths to accommodate different wall thicknesses. They offer superior thermal performance due to their thermally broken design and are self-supporting when installed in a running bond wall. Installation in stack bond CMU walls requires a lintel or bond beam.

Performance
The tubes are available in different patterns and privacy levels, with visible light transmission ranging from 63% to 92%. Test results show varying R-values depending on the type of glass block used, with energy-efficient options providing the highest thermal resistance.

Design and Installation
Solar Wall Tubes maintain the aesthetic of masonry while maximizing daylight. They feature a mirror-like finish that enhances light reflection and are suitable for both single and double glass block installations. Proper sealing is required between the wall edges and the tubes.

Applications
Ideal for commercial buildings, Solar Wall Tubes offer a visually appealing solution for integrating daylight without compromising the structural integrity or appearance of masonry walls.

Contact Information
Pittsburgh Corning Corporation provides sales and technical support for designing and specifying glass block solutions. For assistance, visit their website or contact them directly.

Additional Information
Custom widths are available, and the product is made in America. The document includes specific recommendations for spacing and installation in different bond configurations.
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MADE IN AMERICA Division 4 Masonry Glass Block Solar Wall Tubes Solar Wall Tubes are an easy and aesthetically pleasing way to let light into a building that is built with multi-wythe walls. The Solar Wall Tubes replace standard masonry units and allows light transmission for LEED contribution. Daylighting is increasingly important in buildings today. The more daylight that enters a room, the less energy needed by the electrical systems in the building. Daylighting also has a positive effect on mood, atmosphere, and productivity. Superior Thermal Performance Solar Wall Tubes from Pittsburgh Corning are available in various sizes with your choice of privacy levels. They are thermally broken and thus provide improved thermal performance. They are easy to install and are self-supporting when installed in a running bond wall. Do not install in stack bond CMU walls unless a lintel or bond beam is provided. Solar Wall Tubes are available in 8"and 16" modules in various depths to meet wall thickness requirements. Maximum Daylighting Solar Wall Tubes are perfect for commercial building walls where you want to bring in light without compromising the masonry look and feel of the building. The Glass Block Solar Wall Tubes mirror-like finish magnifies and reflects the light and solves many design issues related to single or double glass block installations in multiwythe wall construction. It allows the architectural look of a single or double glass blocks on both sides of a thick wall. It provides a visually aesthetic look in the hollow area between the glass blocks. As with single unit glass blocks, installation includes proper sealing between the edges of the wall and the tube on both the exterior and interior walls. University of the Pacific John T. Chambers Technology Center, Stockton, CA – LEED Gold Certification ARGUS™ Pattern with custom colors. Test Results of the Solar Wall Tubes Are as Follows: Solar Wall Tube (SWT) Description 8"x16" SWT with hollow glass block 8"x16" SWT with solid glass block 8"x16" SWT with energy efficient glass block 8"x 8" SWT with hollow glass block 8"x 8" SWT with solid glass block 8"x 8" SWT with energy efficient glass block

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8" x 8" Solar Wall Tube, VISTABRIK® Solid Glass Block (90% visible light transmission) 8" x 8" Solar Wall Tube, Energy Efficient, DECORA® Pattern (63% visible light transmission) Patent Pending. CUSTOM WIDTHS AVAILABLE 8" x 16" Solar Wall Tube, FOCUS™ Pattern (92% visible light transmission) Recommended Spacing for Single Solar Wall Tube 8" x 8" VISTABRIK® or Hollow Premiere Series Solar Wall Tubes – ARGUS™ pattern with custom colors. Pittsburgh Corning has a sales and technical support team that is ready to help you design, engineer and specify glass block solutions. Please visit our website...

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