Glass Block is a non-load bearing material. Provisions (i.e., lintels) at the head should be provided to accommodate the support of loads above the glass block panel (similar to doors and windows).

1) Build a Frame 2) Attach the Glass Block Channels to the Frame 3) Blend the Screws With the Channel 4) Attach the Frame Pieces 5) Install the Glass Blocks 6) Attach Vertical Frame Piece 7) Attach the Top of the Frame 8) Position the Insert 9) Secure the Insert 10) Attach the Trim to the Wall 11) Apply the Acrylic or Latex Caulk 12) Apply the Clea

The R-value for Premiere Series glass block is 1.96, which is more than twice the value for flat 1/8" sheet glass windows or roughly equivalent to a double pane thermal window. The Thinline Series R-values are slightly lower at 1.75.