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Questions and Answers for Pittsburgh Corning White Glass Block Mortar Spacers (48-Pack)

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Model #120609

  • This spacer will allow a novice to install block like a pro
  • Works for either 3 in or 4 in thick glass block
  • Not visable in the finished glass block wall

Questions & Answers

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caret
Q:Single stack of Glass blocks as side light for entrance
by|Jul 6, 2016
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A:  If you use the ProVantage II Installation, you r/o width should be 8-1/4" - that leave you with 1-1/2." You could trim out with 1x's on both sides and that would bring you to 8-1/4." In addition to the glass blocks, you will need ProVantage Vertical Spacers (use as Horizontal Spacers), Expansion Strips (cut to 7-1/2" and use between the glass blocks and sides), ProVantage Anchors, Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Sealant, ProVantage Glass Block Surface Grout (if finishing joints with grout. you can use either grout or glass block sealant to finish the joints), Grout sealer if finishing joints with grout, 1-1/2" Flat Head Stainless Steel Screws - 2/anchor.

by|May 3, 2023
    caret
    Q:do you offer installation instructions? We are removing a 2'sq. window and replacing with block.what do we need to do the install?? thanks
    by|May 31, 2016
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    A:  The installation instructions are in with the Thinline Track Spacers. Here is a list of what you will need: 16 ea - 6x6x3 Pittsburgh Corning Glass Blocks, 6 ea - Thinline Track Spacers #120610, 2 ea - Perimeter Channel Thinline Series #130909, 1 tube - Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Sealant, 2 tubes if finishing joints with sealant, 1 bucket - ProVantage Glass Block Surface Grout, (grout finish only), Grout Sealer (by others) (grout finish only. 24 ea (approx) - #6 x 1-1/2" Flat Head Galavnized Screws (by others)

    by|May 3, 2023
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      Q:Does a 48-pack of spacers have 96 halves that one snaps together to make 48 complete spacers, or 48 halves that make 24 spacers?
      by|Oct 12, 2014
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      A:  There are 48 complete spacers (96 halves) per pack.

      by|May 3, 2023
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        Q:is the spacing adjustable? What is minimum/maximum? This is for shower application
        by|Feb 7, 2014
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        A:  The mortar spacers create a 1/4" joint. The maximum recommended mortar joint is 5/8" and the minimum is 1/8." for a joint size other than 1/4", you could create your own spacer or free lay the blocks.

        by|May 3, 2023
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