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INTRODUCING THICKSET ® 60, OUR NEWEST ADDITION TO THE U.L. FIRE RATED GLASS BLOCK FAMILY. THIS GLASS BLOCK PROVIDES A 60-MINUTE FIRE RATING IN A WINDOW ASSEMBLY WITHOUT SACRIFICING AESTHETICS, DESIGN FLEXIBILITY, LIGHT TRANSMISSION AND PRIVACY.
PREMIERE SERIES
Institutional
PREMIERE SERIES • THICKSET ® 60, 90 • VISTABRIK ®
Residential
Commercial
GLASS BLOCK BY PITTSBURGH CORNING
THICKSET® 60
THICKSET® 90
VISTABRIK®
GLASS BLOCK FOR FIRE PROTECTION Pittsburgh Corning manufactures Glass Block through a simple, yet exacting process and maintains the highest quality standards to produce a unique building material – virtually a brick made of glass. The special combination of properties increases design flexibility and provides many functional benefits. The material offers transparency, emitting generous amounts of natural or borrowed light while at the same time providing energy efficiency, sound control, security, and visual texture. When patterned, Glass Block offers a unique combination of privacy and light transmission.
Our Family of Fire-Rated Glass Block Products
PREMIERE SERIES
THICKSET® 60
• The Premiere Series includes the largest selection of patterns, sizes and shapes for the utmost in design flexibility.
• The THICKSET® 60 Glass Block is a thicker-faced block that provides all the traditional benefits of glass block plus a 60-minute fire rating.
• All patterns of Premiere Series Glass Block are classified by UL® for use in 45-minute-rated window assemblies.
• THICKSET® 60 Block is classified by UL® for use as 45- or 60minute-rated window assemblies.
• Available patterns: ARGUS®, ARGUS® Parallel Flutes, DECORA®, DECORA® LX, ESSEX AA®, IceScapes®, SPYRA® and VUE®. • Available Sizes: All sizes except 12" x 12" and shapes.
• Available patterns: DECORA®, VUE® • Available Sizes: 8" x 8" x 4" • Nominal face thickness = 0.375" • Sound Transmission Class (S.T.C) = 48
• Nominal face thickness = 0.25"
An extremely important feature of Glass Block, critical to safe building design, is the products 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 (U.L.®) Standards. Glass Block are available in 45-, 60- and 90-minute ratings for window assemblies, with the THICKSET® 60 Block being the newest addition to the family. In addition, these products can be specified in different patterns and sizes to meet your design needs.
• Sound Transmission Class (S.T.C.) = 39
THICKSET® 90
VISTABRIK®
• The THICKSET® 90 Glass Block is a thicker-faced block that provides all the traditional benefits of glass block plus a 90-minute fire rating.
• VISTABRIK® Solid Glass Block is the ultimate glass block solution, 3 solid inches of glass which resists bullets, fire, noise, graffiti, and forcible entry.
• THICKSET® 90 Block is classified by UL® for use as 45-, 60- or 90minute-rated window assemblies.
• VISTABRIK® Solid Glass Block is classified by UL® for use as 45-, 60- or 90-minute rated window assemblies.
• Available patterns: DECORA®, ENDURA™, and VUE® • Available Sizes: 6" x 6" x 4" DECORA® and VUE® 8" x 8" x 4" DECORA®, ENDURA™ and VUE® • Nominal face thickness = 0.75" • Sound Transmission Class (S.T.C.) = 50
• Available patterns: Clear – for good visibility or Stippled for added privacy. • VISTABRIK® Solid Glass Block is bullet resistant. • Available Sizes: 8" x 8" x 3", 3" x 8" x 3" • Actual face thickness = 3.0" • Sound Transmission Class (S.T.C.) = 53
• Fire Resistant Classified by UL® for use in fire-rated window assemblies.
• Graffiti Resistant Glass Block resists damage and is easy to clean.
• Noise Resistant Glass Blocks thick faces provide great sound resistance.
Application Uses Fire Rated Glass Block can be used in Residential, Institutional and Commercial buildings. Typical Applications are: • Multi Unit Housing • Stairwells • Limited Lot Line • Windows Communities • Other Fire Rated uses. • Corridors
• Vision Control Glass Blocks provide a range of visibility depending on pattern chosen.
Notes:
• Light Transmission Glass Blocks allow varying degrees of light transmission.
• Design Flexibility The wide variety of styles and patterns and functional benefits allow for endless design options.
• Security Glass Blocks enhance the security of your building.
For complete installation details, product information, specifications and more information on how to design with Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block products, see our Architectural Products Brochure (GB-185) or visit our website at www.pittsburghcorning.com For U.L.® listing information see www.ul.com Pittsburgh Corning Fire Rated products are listed in U.L.® Fire Resistance Directory under R2556 (for Glass Block) and R18572 (for Plastic Spacers).
PREMIERE SERIES • THICKSET ® 60, 90 • VISTABRIK ®
Functional Benefits of Glass Block
Physical Properties
Product
Weight /ft2 Installed With Mortar
Heat Transmission U Value1 (Btu/hr ft2 °F)
Thermal Resistance R Value2 (hr ft2 °F/Btu)
Visible Light Transmission2 (%)
Sound Transmission S.T.C.3
Impact Strength (in-lbs)4
Premiere Series
20 lbs./sq.ft.
0.51
1.96
75
39
50–60
THICKSET® 60
25 lbs./sq.ft.
0.51
1.96
75
48
50–60
THICKSET® 90
30 lbs./sq.ft.
0.51
1.96
75
50
60–80
VISTABRIK®
40 lbs./sq.ft.
0.87
1.15
80
53
>150
1
Heat Transmission/Thermal Transmission–Winter night values. 3 Sound Transmission–Values listed are for 8” x 8” x 4” Glass Block.
2
Light Transmission–Values±5%, estimated figures based on accumulated data. 4 Impact Strength–Produces surface mar only.
Fire Ratings—Glass Block Window Assemblies Premiere Series Glass Blocks, THICKSET® 60 Blocks, THICKSET® 90 Blocks and VISTABRIK® Solid Glass Block units have been tested and classified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL®) for use in fire-rated window assemblies to panel sizes and dimension limitations as listed.
Masonry Wall Construction Panel Limitations
Fire Rating
Max. Area/ Panel
Max. Ht. Or Width
45 Min.
Premiere Series
120
12
X
THICKSET® 60
100
10
X
X
THICKSET® 90
100
10
X
X
VISTABRIK®
100
10
X
X
Product
Non-Masonry Wall Construction
60 Min.
Panel Limitations
Fire Rating
Max. Area/ Panel
Max. Ht. Or Width
45 Min.
94
10.75
X
94
10.75
X
X
X*
94
10.75
X
X
X*
94
10.75
X
X
90 Min.
60 Min.
*1/4" steel channel, 3/4" thick expansion material at head and jambs, and fire retardant sealant are required.
Pittsburgh Corning Project Design Assistance Unmatched Service. When specifying Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block, you receive a level of technical support and guidance unavailable from any other glass block producer.
Pittsburgh Corning Representative & Distributor Assistance. Services are available through your local Pittsburgh Corning Representative and Distributor.They will arrange for drawing review and technical guidance, full sample selection, professional installation, on-site assistance, and provide technical support after the job is completed, if needed.
Technical Service Department. Our Technical Service Department, located in Pittsburgh, is available for technical advice, project design assistance, and plan review. Please call the Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Resource Center, 1-800-624-2120.
Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Resource Center. From your first inquiry, information is readily available to you, toll-free from anywhere in the continental United States and Canada. Our Resource Center, 1-800-624-2120, is your initial channel for literature requests and answers to technical questions.
Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block www.pittsburghcorning.com, The information contained herein is accurate and reliable to the best of our knowledge. But, because Pittsburgh Corning Corporation has no control over installation workmanship, accessory materials, or conditions of application, NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF AN KIND, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS MADE as to the performance of an installation containing Pittsburgh Corning products. In no event shall Pittsburgh Corning be liable for any damages arising because of product failure, whether incidental, special, consequential or punitive, regardless of the theory of liability upon which any such damages are claimed. Pittsburgh Corning Corporation provides written warranties for many of it’s products, and such warranties take precedence over the statements contained herein.
features application photos, product information, specifications, installation details, literature, continuing education, case histories, and much more information on how to design with Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block products.
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