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“ This building had to embody the LAPD’s more open, community-oriented mission.

The ARGUS® pattern glass block was really critical in creating that openness.
It gives us the perfect balance of light and security.” – Clifton Allen, Architect

EARTHQUAKE RESISTANCE
Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block specifications and the provision
met the requirements of Section of the Uniform Building Code
1630.2, (Vol. 2) of the 1994 resisted the seismic forces
Uniform Building Code which without failure.
governed seismic design of
nonstructural components Glass block panels inherently North Hollywood Police Station, N. Hollywood, CA // Architect: Meyer & Allen Associates
ARGUS® Pattern and HEDRON® Corner Block
supported by structures. have attributes that make them
very safe in earthquakes,
The Northridge, CA earthquake including the fact that since
on January 17, 1994 was the glass block panels are isolated
largest earthquake in the United from the framing with
States to have its epicenter in expansion joints, the glass
an urban area. A detailed block are better able to resist
survey was made of the the seismic forces independent
performance of structures of their surrounding frames.
containing Pittsburgh Corning In summary, glass block panel
glass block panel applications. design criteria currently
In all sites visited, the glass specified in the UBC provides
block walls and panel systems an excellent architectural
that were designed and product that performed very
constructed in accordance well during the Northridge
with Pittsburgh Corning earthquake.

Combined Operations Center // Heathrow Airport, U.K. // Architect: Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners // VUE® Pattern

FIRE RESISTANT
An important feature of glass block, critical to safe building design, is the product’s inherent fire-resistance property. By varying the
face thickness of the product and conforming to installation specifications, Pittsburgh Corning is able to offer a family of fire rated
products approved and rated according to Underwriters Laboratory (UL®)‚ standards. Glass block are available in 45-, 60- and 90-minute
ratings for window assemblies. See pages 11 and 15 for additional technical information. Visit our website at www.pittsburghcorning.com
for electronic details.
PREMIERE SERIES THICKSET® 90 Block
• Includes the largest selection of patterns and • Classified by UL®‚ for use as 45-, 60- or 90-minute
sizes for the utmost in design flexibility. rated window assemblies.
• All patterns are classified by UL®‚ for use in • Nominal face thickness: 0.75"
45-minute rated window assemblies.
• All sizes available are rated except 12" x 12"
VISTABRIK® Solid Glass Block
and shapes.
• The ultimate glass block solution, 3 solid inches of
• Nominal face thickness: 0.25"
glass which resists bullets, fire, noise, and graffiti.
• Classified by UL®‚ for use as 45-, 60- or 90-minute
THICKSET® 60 Block rated window assemblies.
• Classified by UL®‚ for use as 45-or 60-minute rated • Actual face thickness: 3.0"
window assemblies.
• Nominal face thickness: 0.375"

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PITTSBURGH CORNING GLASS BLOCK PRODUCTS

PREMIERE SERIES
GLASS BLOCK
Pittsburgh Corning’s Premiere Series
Glass Block exhibit a multifaceted ARGUS® Pattern ARGUS® DECORA® Pattern ESSEX® AA Pattern
Rounded perpendicular Parallel Fluted Pattern With its trademark wavy The fine grid design of the
character that begins with the flutes diffuse light while Rounded parallel flutes on undulations, this pattern closely spaced ridges in this
allowing maximum light each face diffuse light while provides maximum light pattern offers moderate
transparent/ translucent sparkling transmission and a allowing maximum light transmission with subtle light transmission and a
medium degree of privacy. transmission and a medium visual distortion. The maximum degree of privacy.
degree of privacy. Compliments nondirectional faces make
beauty of glass itself. The wide range the SPYRA® pattern. installation quick.

of glass block provide proven


performance, and the best selection
of types, thickness, sizes, shapes and
patterns; plus a variety of installation
methods to allow you truly unique
executions of your most exciting ideas.... IceScapes® Pattern SPYRA® Pattern VUE® Pattern
®
Non-directional pattern lets SPYRA Pattern gives you Faces are smooth and
your inspired designs. light in without sacrificing many options for decorative undistorted to transmit the
privacy. Maximum light patterns, such as bold circles, most light and allow ultimate
transmission/medium to rounded corners and the visibility. This is your best
maximum privacy. illusions of waves. Maximum choice for passive solar
light transmission and collection and visual clarity.
minimal privacy

SHAPES AND FINISHING UNITS

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

ENDBLOCK™ Finishing Unit HEDRON® Corner Block TRIDRON 45º Block®


DECORA® and IceScapes® Patterns 8" x 8" DECORA® and IceScapes® Patterns DECORA® and IceScapes® Patterns
The rounded, finished surface on one edge of these Hexagonal corner unit allows you to form 90-degree corners result- The unique shape of this block lets you create
blocks makes them virtually disappear when used ing in a gently rounded continuous glass face. everything from 45-degree angles to full circles.
vertically or horizontally on the edges of panels, walls
or dividers.

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SPECIALTY GLASS BLOCK

THICKSET® Block THICKSET® 90 Block THICKSET® 90 Block THICKSET® 90 Block THICKSET 60 Block THICKSET® 60 Block
Cutaways show the DECORA® Pattern ENDURA™ Pattern VUE® Pattern DECORA® Pattern VUE® Pattern
greater face thickness of THICKSET 90 block provides THICKSET 90 block provides THICKSET 90 block provides THICKSET 60 block provides THICKSET® 60 block provides
the THICKSET® Series Block. a 90-minute fire rating. The a 90-minute fire rating. a 90-minute fire rating. 60-minute fire rating. The 60-minute fire rating.
THICKSET® 60 Block on left DECORA® pattern provides The ENDURA™ pattern’s The VUE® pattern transmits DECORA® pattern provides The VUE® pattern transmits
vs. the THICKSET® 90 Block maximum light transmission narrow flutes provide the most light and allows maximum light transmission the most light and allows
on right. with subtle visual distortion. moderate light transmission/ ultimate visibility. with subtle visual distortion. ultimate visibility.
The nondirectional faces maximum privacy. The nondirectional faces
make installation quick. make installation quick.

DECORA® LX Pattern HEDRON® LX Corner VISTABRIK® Solid Glass Block VISTABRIK® STIPPLED VISTABRIK® VISTABRIK® Paver
Fibrous glass insert adds Block DECORA® Pattern Three inches of solid glass. Clear Solid Glass Block 45°/90° CORNER One and a half inches of
moderate thermal and light Hexagonal corner unit visibility, durable, impact, vandal and Solid 3" thickness of Solid Glass Block solid glass. Clear, durable,
characteristics. Maximum allows you to form 90- bullet resistant, low maintenance and glass with a stippled Slight radius for corners low maintenance. Excellent
privacy. Please note: The “LX” degree corners resulting aesthetically attractive. Excellent light finish to add privacy. or angles. Clear visibility, light transmission. For
fibrous glass insert is available in a gently rounded transmission. Available in 8" x 8", Durable, impact, vandal durable, impact, vandal horizontal applications only.
in other patterns and sizes by continuous glass face. 4" x 8" and 3" x 8" sizes. and bullet resistant, low and bullet resistant,
special order. Minimum order maintenance and aestheti- low maintenance and
quantities apply. cally attractive. Good light aesthetically attractive.
transition/medium privacy. Excellent light transmission.

THINLINE SERIES GLASS BLOCK ™

Thinline™ Series Glass Block are for limited areas in interior and exterior residential
applications and light commercial applications.
SRT™ Glass Block Wavy and Clear Patterns
Features a metal oxide coating on the inside surface of the
block which greatly reflects solar energy while reducing the
passage of sunlight.

DECORA® Pattern DELPHI® Pattern IceScapes® Pattern EndBlock™ Finishing


With its trademark wavy This raised diamond design Non-directional pattern lets Unit, DECORA® Pattern
undulations, this pattern lends a prismatic effect light in without sacrificing For finishing horizontal or
provides maximum light to the light it transmits. privacy. Maximum light vertical edges of panels.
transmission with subtle Moderate light transmission transmission/medium to This 4" x 8" size available in
visual distortion. The and maximum privacy. maximum privacy. Thinline™ Series only.
PC® Custom nondirectional faces make DELPHI® Pattern available in
Signature Block installation quick. Thinline™ Series only.
Custom manufactured with
your corporate logo or other
design pressed into one or
both inside surfaces of an
eight inch square, standard
unit. Special Order Only

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PHYSICAL & DESIGN DATA
PREMIERE SERIES GLASS BLOCK PRODUCTS
Pattern Nominal Size (mm)1
Weight (lb/ft2) Heat Transmission2 Thermal Resistance2 Visible Light Shading Sound Solar Heat Gain
(Actual size is 1/4" less installed U Value R Value Transmission3 Coef.5 Transmission Coefficient7
than nominal) with mortar (Btu/hr ft2 ºF) (hr ft2 ºF/Btu) (%) S.T.C.
Standard Premiere Series Block—Nominal Thickness = 4"; Actual Thickness + 37⁄8" (98mm)
ARGUS ®
6" x 6" (146mm) 20 0.51 1.96 75 0.65 37 .66-.687
8" x 8" (197mm) 20 0.51 1.96 75 0.65 39 .66-.687
12" x 12" (299mm) 20 0.51 1.96 75 0.65 35 .66-.687
ARGUS®
Parallel Fluted 8" x 8" (197mm) 20 0.51 1.96 75 0.65 39 .66-.687
DECORA® 6" x 6" (146mm) 20 0.51 1.96 75 0.65 37 .66-.687
8" x 8" (197mm) 20 0.51 1.96 75 0.65 39 .66-.687
12" x 12" (299mm) 20 0.51 1.96 75 0.65 35 .66-.687
4" x 8" (95 x 197mm) 20 0.51 1.96 75 0.65 .66-.687
6" x 8" (146 x 197mm) 20 0.51 1.96 75 0.65 .66-.687
ESSEX® AA 8" x 8" (197mm) 20 0.51 1.96 504 0.454 39 .66-.687
IceScapes® 8" x 8" (197mm) 20 0.51 1.96 75 0.65 39 .66-.687
4" x 8" (95 x 197mm) 20 0.51 1.96 75 0.65 .66-.687
6" x 8" (146 x 197mm) 20 0.51 1.96 75 0.65 .66-.687
SPYRA® 8" x 8" (197mm) 20 0.51 1.96 75 0.65 39 .66-.687
VUE® 6" x 6" (146mm) 20 0.51 1.96 75 0.65 37 .66-.687
8" x 8" (197mm) 20 0.51 1.96 75 0.65 39 .66-.687
12" x 12" (299mm) 20 0.51 1.96 75 0.65 35 .66-.687
4" x 8" (95 x 197mm) 20 0.51 1.96 75 0.65 .66-.687
6" x 8" (146 x 197mm) 20 0.51 1.96 75 0.65 .66-.687
DECORA® 6" x 6" (146mm) 20 0.48 2.06 50-554 0.454 .56
“LX” Filter 8" x 8" (197mm) 20 0.48 2.06 50-554 0.454 40 .56
12" x 12" (299mm) 20 0.48 2.06 50-554 0.454 .56
Solar Reflective Glass Block
SRT Clear 190 mm x 190mm x 95 mm (metric size) 20 0.58 1.72 30 0.55 .40
SRT Wavy 190 mm x 190 mm x 95 mm (metric size) 20 0.57 1.75 30 0.55 .34
THICKSET® Block—Nominal Thickness = 4"; Actual Thickness + 37⁄8" (98mm)
THICKSET® 60
VUE®=75
Block— 8" x 8" (197mm) 25 0.51 1.96 0.65 48 .66-.687
DECORA®=49
DECORA® & VUE®
THICKSET® 90
VUE®=70
Block— 6" x 6" (146mm) 30 0.51 1.96 0.65 50 .66-.687
DECORA®=38
DECORA®
THICKSET® 90
VUE®=70
Block— 8" x 8" (197mm) 30 0.51 1.96 0.65 50 .66-.687
DECORA®=38
DECORA® & VUE®
THICKSET® 90
Block— 8" x 8" (197mm) 30 0.51 1.96 38 0.65 50 .66-.687
ENDURA™
VISTABRIK® Solid Glass Block—See Nominal/Actual Sizes Listed
®
VISTABRIK 8" x 8" x 3" Nominal
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Solid Glass 75⁄8" x 75⁄8" x 3" Actual 40 0.87 1.15 80 .75-.787
(NRC=0.05)
Block (194mm x 194mm x 76mm)
3" x 8" x 3" Nominal
3" x 75⁄8" x 3" Actual 40 0.87 1.15 80 .75-.787
(76mm x 194mm x 76mm)
(Paver) 8" x 8" x 11⁄2" Nominal
75⁄8" x 75⁄8" x 11⁄2" Actual N/A 0.87 1.15 80 .75-.787
(76mm x 194mm x 38mm)
4" x 8" x 3" Nominal
35⁄8" x 75⁄8" x 3" Actual 40 0.87 1.15 80 .75-.787
(92mm x 194mm x 76mm)
STIPPLE Finish 8" x 8" x 3" Nominal
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75⁄8" x 75⁄8" x 3" Actual 40 0.87 1.15 80 .75-.787
(NRC=0.05)
(194mm x 194mm x 76mm)
Thinline™ Series Block—Nominal Thickness = 3"; Actual Thickness + 31⁄8" (79mm)
DECORA® 6" x 6" (146mm) 16 0.57 1.75 75 0.65 .66-687
8" x 8" (197mm) 16 0.57 1.75 75 0.65 316 .66-687
4" x 8" (95 x 197mm) 16 0.57 1.75 75 0.65 .66-687
6" x 8" (146 x 197mm) 16 0.57 1.75 75 0.65 .66-687
IceScapes® 6" x 6" (146mm) 16 0.57 1.75 75 0.65 .66-687
6" x 8" (146 x 197mm) 16 0.57 1.75 75 0.65 .66-687
8" x 8" (197mm) 16 0.57 1.75 75 0.65 316 .66-687
DELPHI® 6"x 6" (146mm) 16 0.57 1.75 75 0.65 .66-687
8" x 8" (197mm) 16 0.57 1.75 75 0.65 316 .66-687
4" x 8" (95 x 197mm) 16 0.57 1.75 75 0.65 .66-687
6" x 8" (146 x 197mm) 16 0.57 1.75 75 0.65 .66-687
1
⁄8" FLAT SHEET GLASS COMPARISON (3mm) 1.04 0.96 90 1.00 28
1 Size: Block are manufactured to a ± 1/16" (2mm) tolerance. 3 Light Transmission: Values ±5%. 5 Shading Coefficient: Based on 8"-sq. units; ratio of heat 6 Sound Transmission: Assembly construction with KWiK’N EZ®
2 Heat Transmission/Thermal Transmission: Winter night values. 4 Light Transmission/Shading Coefficient: Estimated figures gain through glass block panels vs. that through a single light Silicone System.
To calculate instantaneous heat gain through glass panels, see based on accumulated data. of double-strength sheet glass under specific conditions. 7 SHGC: Default values as interpreted from International Energy
ASHRAE HANDBOOK OF FUNDAMENTALS, 1997, Section 29.26. Conservation Code.

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