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What's the purpose for glass block flooring - decorative?

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13 years ago

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Le Java Woodwork
13 years ago
Its for natural light into the basememt. Glass block are strong and can withstand loaded weight.
jupitorian
13 years ago
Where are the glass blocks from? Love them!
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Innovate Building Solutions
13 years ago
Glass block flooring systems can be used for either inside or outside projects - they are usually used to move light from one space to another - or just to create a "cool factor" in a project. Check out this link for more information and/or the image below

http://innovatebuildingsolutions.com/products/glass-block/glass-block-floors-bridge-walkway
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Adler Windows
13 years ago
Jupitorian - The glass pavers for this project were fabricated by Circle Redmont and installed by Adler Windows
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Innovate Building Solutions
13 years ago
What's nice about the Circle Redmont system is it is waterproof.

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