1) Glass block walls are self supporting, but not load bearing.

2) For best integral strength, glass blocks should be installed into a four sided pre-prepared opening. This opening can be timber, brick, steel, concrete or blockwork.
The glass block panel is secured in place by being anchored into the head, cill and both jambs (a). An independent support is required above the head to eliminate downward pressure being placed on the glass block panel.

[Below] Office partitions installed using Easifix into end posts to create two vertical jambs resulting in a four sided opening.

3. Glass blocks expand and contract with temperature change. Glass blocks should not be installed when the surrounding temperature is 5°C and falling or 30°C and rising. Perimeter seal acts as an expansion joint.

4. Ensure all sides of opening are square and perpendicular and made to suit glass block modules Glass blocks cannot be cut like masonry bricks or tiles.

5) A glass block panel should never be freestanding (b)
Ideally for best integral strength - fitted into 4 sides. To secure panel into opening using Easifix, stainless steel anchor brackets and horizontal Easifix spacer, every row acts as reinforcement.

6) Maximum Panel Size
Easifix is recommended for internal use only up to 9m2. (vertical dimension not to exceed 3m).

7) Accessories for Easifix construction:       

a) 2.4m (nominal) Easifix spacer profile
b) 185mm Easifix spacer profile
c) Stainless steel anchor brackets
d) DC794 silicon
e) Easifix Sleeve
f) Planed timber