Glass Block Walls | GBA Architectural Products

Glass block walls offer several advantages, making them a popular choice in architectural and interior design. Plus, when working with an experienced supplier and installer like GBA Architectural Products + Services, specifiers can be confident in the fit and installation of a glass block wall.

Consider the advantages of including glass block as a building material:

• Natural Light: Glass block walls allow natural light to penetrate into interior spaces while maintaining privacy. This can reduce the need for artificial lighting during the day, creating a bright and airy atmosphere.

• Privacy: The inherent translucency of glass blocks provides a level of privacy by diffusing light and shapes. This building material allows for the transmission of light without compromising privacy, making them suitable as both an exterior wall and an interior dividing wall — any application where both openness and privacy are desired.
  
  
• Aesthetic Appeal: Today’s glass blocks contribute to a modern and elegant aesthetic. They come in various patterns, textures, and colors, allowing for creative design possibilities. The play of light and shadows on the blocks can add visual interest to the space.
  
  
• Durability: Glass blocks are durable and resistant to various environmental conditions. They are typically made from thick, solid glass, making them strong and capable of withstanding impact. This durability makes them suitable for both interior and exterior applications.
  
  
• Energy Efficiency: Glass blocks provide thermal insulation, reducing the transfer of heat between spaces. This can contribute to energy efficiency by helping to regulate indoor temperatures, potentially reducing heating and cooling costs.
  
  
• Sound Insulation: Glass blocks can offer some degree of sound insulation, helping to minimize noise transmission between different areas. While not as soundproof as solid walls, they can be a good compromise in spaces where a balance between openness and acoustic control is needed.
  
  
• Ease of Maintenance: Glass blocks are relatively low-maintenance compared to some other wall materials. They are resistant to moisture, mold, and stains, making them easy to clean and maintain over time.
  
  
• Fire Resistance: The composition of glass blocks makes them less susceptible to fire damage compared to other building materials. For assured protection against fires, however, always use fire-rated glass blocks.
  
  
• Security: The thickness and strength of glass blocks, versus other types of glass, can enhance the security of a structure. They can act as a deterrent to forced entry, providing an additional layer of protection.

GBA Makes Glass Walls for Every Application 

Wherever architects or designers want to infuse a space with visual interest as well as light while also maintaining privacy, they turn to GBA Architectural Products + Services for industry-best products and expert glass block wall installation. We offer:  

Composite Precast Walls 

A striking and contemporary focal point, our lightweight simulated precast and glass block wall systems promote natural light passage and a more open room aesthetic. 

Composite Cast Iron 

Contemporary yet evocative of the vault lights of the early 20th century, this lightweight alternative to cast iron inset with glass prisms is perfect for both wall and ceiling applications.  

Mortarless Glass Block Grid Walls

With steel or aluminum framework available, GBA offers mortarless glass block grid walls featuring no visible framing, mullions, or grout joints. A full line of hollow glass block or solid glass brick is available, with clear glass or a range of colors to choose from. Specifiers can also choose the exact transparency/opacity level desired.

Glass Block Accent Walls

Adding visual interest plus privacy and light, accent walls and room dividers made from glass block are a functional show-stopper. A full line of hollow glass block available with clear or colored glass, specifiable transparency/opacity levels, multiple bond options, and fire ratings up to 90 minutes.

Glass Brick Accent Walls

Translucent glass bricks create dramatic accent walls and room dividers. Their wavy texture provides unique, light-bending visual effects to any project. With multiple sizes and colors, you’ll please your clients with one-of-a kind installations.

Why Work With GBA

For nearly 40 years, GBA Architectural Products + Services has been a trusted source of light-penetrating surfaces for the architectural design and construction communities. As a seller and installer, we have been a part of hundreds of high-profile projects across the United States and beyond, including the Siren Hotel in Detroit’s historic Wurlitzer Building, the Pioneer Tower at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, and COACH stores throughout the country. GBA has continued to forge long-term relationships with several other niche manufacturing companies to round out their product offering. Moreover, GBA delivers superior products and service with our commitment to treat every customer, large or small, like it is our only customer.