How about glass bricks? Tips for purchasing glass bricks



Introduction: Glass bricks are large glass products made by pressing transparent or colored glass materials into blocks or hollow boxes. Its main varieties include glass hollow bricks and glass solid bricks, excluding mosaic. In most cases, glass bricks are not used as decorative materials, but as structural materials and walls

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Introduction: Glass bricks are large glass products made by pressing transparent or colored glass materials into blocks or hollow boxes. Its main varieties include glass hollow bricks and glass solid bricks, excluding mosaic. In most cases, glass bricks are not used as decorative materials, but as structural materials for similar functions such as walls, screens, partitions, etc. So what about glass bricks? Next, the editor will introduce the characteristics and purchasing techniques of glass bricks to everyone.





Glass bricks can be said to be the preferred choice for creating romantic glass partitions and exquisite glass decorations. Their major characteristics are green and environmentally friendly, diverse color and shape, thermal insulation and sound insulation, and simple construction.



Glass bricks have excellent lighting and can effectively block noise and high temperatures, making them suitable for small indoor partitions, walls, and corridor windows



Decorative, even used for whole walls or building, can add a lively indoor atmosphere.



In addition, the decorative pattern of glass bricks is made on the inner layer, and regardless of the design and pattern, the surface on the outer side of the glass is still smooth and flat, so it is aesthetically pleasing and does not affect cleanliness.



Glass bricks are most common in sizes of 19 centimeters in length, 19 centimeters in width, and 8 centimeters in thickness, and have a high practicality rate; In addition to the most common colorless colors, there are also pink green, pink blue, pink, or added mist sandblasting treatments, with shapes such as diagonal lines, small squares, water ripples, bubbles, etc. being more common; In terms of price and quality, the quality imported from Germany is better and the most expensive, at around 70 yuan per piece, with a low price of up to 30 yuan.



When purchasing glass bricks, you can first determine the origin by looking at the color of the glass bricks: Germany and Italy have better quality glass bricks with fine sand components and a hint of light green; Indonesia, Czech Republic, and most domestic glass are mostly colorless, with a preference for the color of home glass.





Secondly, when purchasing glass bricks, it is important to check the light transmittance and carefully examine whether the grain of the glass bricks is fine and free from impurities. Especially, do not ignore the influence of the surrounding light color, as glass bricks will present differently under yellow and white lights.



When laying glass bricks, it is still necessary to ask the master to carry out the construction. We should pay attention to the inspection and control. During the inspection, special attention should be paid to ensuring that the end components and adhesive of the masonry are firm, the surface color is consistent, flat, clean, clear and beautiful, the partition joints are horizontal and vertical, the glass is free of cracks, defects, and scratches, and the joints are dense, flat, uniform, straight, and of the same depth.