Glass and Mirrors - glass blocks
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moe707
02-22-03, 07:07 PM
I want to build a knee wall out of glass blocks in my new bathroom. I never done this before, I watched a tape on building a glass block wall but all of the instructions were related to a framed in glass block system. All had four framed sides. My knee wall will have only two (floor and the one vertical jamb side).
1) Can I build a non bearing glass block knee wall relying on just to sides?
2) If the answer ti 1 is yes, what is the best way to anchor the one jamb side to the studs and the bottom side to the floor?
3) Can I use the so called Mortarless glass block installation?
Thank you for your help.
Moe
1) Can I build a non bearing glass block knee wall relying on just to sides?
2) If the answer ti 1 is yes, what is the best way to anchor the one jamb side to the studs and the bottom side to the floor?
3) Can I use the so called Mortarless glass block installation?
Thank you for your help.
Moe
George
02-22-03, 07:28 PM
Moe - the mthod used to construct the glass block wall will depend on the manufacturer. But the short answer is, yes, you can build a non bearing wall with just to sides (base and one upright leg).
Check Home Depot or Lowe's, or any other 'box' store in your area. Most sell these blocks, and the instructions are usually on the outside of the kit box.
Check Home Depot or Lowe's, or any other 'box' store in your area. Most sell these blocks, and the instructions are usually on the outside of the kit box.