Pittsburgh Corning 110349 Installation Guide
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1. y around the raised impression Next apply 1 4 bead of sealant onto the top of the HEDRON Horizontal Spacer and place HEDRON Corner Block on spacer HEDRON Vertical Spacer B The vertical spacers for HEDRON blocks are flat See diagram for proper placement of vertical spacers These vertical spacers should be installed by putting a 1 4 bead of sealant on the side that will be attached to a glass block Grout Finishing IMPORTANT The ProVantage Surface Grout was designed and tested for this application DO NOT SUBSTITUTE CAUTION Avoid contact with skin Safety glasses and impervious gloves are recommended to minimize skin and eye contact Do not finish the joints until sealant has cured for 24 hours A Remove any sealant squeezed out from the joints with a utility knife B Follow directions on the ProVantage Surface Grout container for grout application C Grout is applied between glass blocks only not at perimeter D For applications in wet environments wait 72 hours and apply sealer to the grout lines with a paint brush Immediately wipe sealer off glass surfaces to prevent it from adhering to the glass dl E Apply a second coat of sealer once the first coat is dry F After the grout has cured for 72 hours caulk all perimeter joints with a bead of sealant Sealant Finishing of Exterior Joints IMPORTANT Not recom2. Perimeter Channel Construction Using 8 High Glass Block Rough Opening Width and Height Inches Number of Blocks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 gt N Note Blocks are available in 4 x 8 6 x 8 and 8 x 8 sizes B Use a level to make sure the opening is level and plumb Note If there are any problems with the opening adjust it before proceeding 2 Install Perimeter Channel A Cut the channel to fit the perimeter of the opening The channel ends may be cut straight or mitered B Install the bottom channel e Apply two 1 4 beads of sealant on underside of channel horizontally 1 2 from both sides Insert two screws in each end of the channel Note If the predrilled holes at the ends were trimmed off when cutting the channel to length drill new ones at the ends of the cut piece C Install the side channels in the same manner making sure they are plumb before attaching with SCrews NTT D Cut the top channel in half lengthwise with a utility knife Score the center groove with the knife and break the channel in half Note Cutting the top channel in half will allow the top row of blocks to be installed E Install the top channel e Place the half channel in the top of the opening making sure it is aligned with the Opening by inserting 6 x 1 G flat head galvanized screws side channels e Attach the channel to
3. Pittsburgh Corning s option is the repair or replacement of the nonconforming products or return of the purchase price paid by purchaser If replacement is elected Pittsburgh Corning will not be responsible for installation or labor costs In no event shall Pittsburgh Corning be responsible or liable for any incidental special consequential or punitive damages which might result from product failure regardless of the theory of liability upon which any such damages are claimed Pittsburgh Corning Corporation provides written warranties for many of its products and such warranties take precedence over the statements contained herein You may obtain a copy of the warranty for this product by contacting Pittsburgh Corning lt gt PITTSBURGH CORNING Pittsburgh Corning Corporation 800 Presque Isle Drive Pittsburgh PA 15239 2799 1 800 624 2120 pittsburghcorning com All trademarks and registered trademarks in this brochure are owned and protected by Pittsburgh Corning Corporation Pittsburgh PA 15239 2011 Pittsburgh Corning Corporation Printed in U S A GB 323 25M 6 11
4. Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block products is that they are virtually maintenance free There s nothing to rot rust peel or paint All that is needed is an occasional wiping with a damp soft cloth on interior panels or a hosing on exterior panels With minimal attention your Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block will remain sparkling and beautiful for years If you need assistance We hope these instructions are clear and answer your questions about the installation of Pittsburgh Corning Premiere Series Glass Blocks and Finishing Units with the ProVantage Glass Block Installation System For additional information on Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block visit our website at www pittsburghcorning com or call 1 800 624 2120 The information contained herein is accurate and reliable to the best of our knowledge But because Pittsburgh Corning has no control over installation workmanship accessory materials or conditions of application NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED EITHER AS TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS MADE as to the performance or results of an installation containing the products which extends beyond the description on the face hereof and ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF TORT LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED If the products otherwise fail to conform to the representations made herein through no fault of the buyer buyer s exclusive remedy at
5. the j through the predrilled holes in the channel Insert a screw at each end of the channel F Paint all of the screw heads ia white to reduce their visibility 3 Install The First Row A Cut the horizontal spacers for each course to fit inside the vertical perimeter channels B Open the sealant as instructed on the tube Cut the nozzle at a 45 angle at the 1 4 mark C One tube of sealant will install 7 blocks Sealant will skin over in 15 17 minutes Do not apply sealant to more blocks than can be installed in 10 minutes D In the bottom channel apply two beads of sealant the full length of the channel 1 4 in from each side E Place a glass block in the side channel and slide it into the bottom channel F Apply two 1 4 beads of sealant behind the raised edge of glass block G Press a vertical spacer into place next to the block H Apply two 1 4 beads of sealant behind the raised edge of the next glass block to be inserted Insert this next block tight against the vertical spacer and apply two 1 4 beads of sealant behind the raised edge of block J Continue inserting spacers and blocks in this manner to complete the row Do not apply sealant to the side of the last block and last spacer Insert the last block in the side channel and slide it into the bottom channel l
6. LL PITTSBURGH CORNING l M incluy en as i nstrucciones EN on espa ol ProVantage rra Glass Block Installation System assembly instructions pittsburghcorning com Pittsburgh Corning ProVantage Glass Block Installation System Assembly Instructions Introduction The ProVantage Glass Block Installation System is the easiest way to install Pittsburgh Corning Premiere Series 4 thick Glass Block and get professional results ProVantage Installation System Channel Construction e This method is used to install straight walls in 4 sided openings e In this method glass block panels are installed in perimeter channel e The maximum opening size for exterior panels is 50 square feet e The maximum opening size for interior panels is 85 square feet e The joints of these panels can be finished with ProVantage Glass Block Surface Grout or Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Sealant Sealant finishing is not recommended for wet environments ProVantage Il Installation System Anchor Construction e This method is used to install straight and 90 angled walls and straight walls framed on at least two sides e In this method glass block panels are secured to the wall using special wall anchors e The maximum opening size for exterior panels is 50 square feet framed on all four sides e The maximum opening size for interior panels is 85 square feet framed on at least two sid
7. all The Glass Block A Place a glass block in the opening against jamb B Apply two 1 4 beads of sealant behind the raised edge of glass block C Press a vertical spacer into place next to the block D Apply two 1 4 beads of sealant behind the raised edge of the next glass block to be inserted E Insert this next block tight against the vertical Spacer and apply two 1 4 beads of sealant behind the raised edge of block F Continue inserting spacers and blocks in this manner to complete the row G Check the first row for alignment of spacers and blocks Make sure all the blocks are level and the joints are tight H Apply two 1 4 beads of sealant to the top of the row of blocks just behind the raised edges Place a horizontal spacer with anchors installed on top of the first row of blocks If more than one section of horizontal spacer is required be sure to lay them end to end with the joint directly above a vertical spacer Stagger these joints on each following row J Remove any excess sealant If necessary adjust the size of the sealant beads to prevent squeeze out on the following rows The joint areas must be kept clean of sealant K Install the remaining rows of glass blocks spacers anchors and expansion strips in this manner Check each row for alignment NOTES For Straight Blocks and Finishing Units a For walls with angles it is recommended that you lay
8. es e The joints of these panels can be finished with ProVantage Glass Block Surface Grout Sealant finishing can only be used on straight walls in 4 sided openings and it is not recommended for wet environments e All glass block panels are non load bearing so adequate provisions must be made for support of construction around the panel The materials required for ProVantage glass block installation are e Pittsburgh Corning Premiere Series 4 thick Glass Block e ProVantage Horizontal Spacers e ProVantage Vertical Spacers e Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Sealant e ProVantage Glass Block Surface Grout grout finish only e Grout Sealer grout finish only e 6 x 1 Flat Head Galvanized Screws ProVantage Installation also requires e Perimeter Channel e White Touch Up Paint ProVantage II Installation also requires e ProVantage Anchors e Expansion Strips cut to length Tools required for installing the glass block are a utility knife screwdriver 2 foot level tape measure caulk gun rubber mallet electric drill fine tooth saw spoon shaped finishing tool and razor blade For Grout Finishing you will also need a rubber float bucket tile grout sponge cheesecloth and small paint brush ProVantage 1 Prepare The Opening A Make sure the opening is the correct size Use the table below to find the correct dimensions for a straight wall with two jambs using channels ProVantage
9. mended for shower applications CAUTION Avoid contact with skin Safety glasses and impervious gloves are recommended to minimize skin and eye contact Provide sufficient mechanical ventilation FOUND E ZO SN EOL aea Do not finish the joints until sealant has cured for 24 hours Note If you are installing blocks in a moist environment or if your wall is not framed on all four sides grout finish is recommended A Remove any sealant squeezed out from the joints with a utility knife B Open the sealant as instructed on the tube Coverage rate is one tube per 16 blocks Do not seal more joints than you can tool in 15 minutes C Seal the horizontal joints first by placing the nozzle of the tube in the joint at the perimeter on a 45 angle Pull the tube along the joint while laying a bead of sealant Slightly overfill the joints D Push the spoon shaped finishing tool over the joints at a 45 angle to collect the excess sealant and seal the joint Periodically wipe the sealant from the finishing tool E Seal the vertical joints in the same manner Carefully work the joint intersections to create a smooth finish F Let the sealant cure for 48 hours before putting any stress on the panel G Seal the perimeter joints with sealant Maintenance An important part of the functional beauty of
10. ons for a straight wall with two jambs e For walls with angles it is recommended that you layout your wall before constructing a curb e Make sure the angled sections of your opening or curb are configured correctly The curb must be as wide as or wider than the glass block thickness 4 or wider e Apply finish material to the curb The curb will be visible through the glass blocks If installing the glass blocks in a wet environment take steps to ensure that the curb is waterproof ProVantage Il e Use a level to make sure the opening is level and Wall Anchor Construction plumb Using 8 High Glass Block e If there are any problems with the opening or curb adjust it before proceeding 1 8 1 2 16 1 8 23 7 8 31 7 8 39 3 4 47 1 2 55 1 2 63 1 4 71 1 8 79 86 7 8 94 7 8 O ON OO oO FP W N od N 2 A B Install The Anchors Cut the horizontal spacers for each course to fit the opening Insert an anchor into the ends of the horizontal spacers where they meet a jamb Apply two 1 4 beads of sealant to the edges of the horizontal spacers 1 4 in from edge of spacer Place spacer sealant side down Then apply two 1 4 beads of sealant to this same horizontal spacer 1 4 in from edge of spacer Attach anchor to jamb with screws Cut expansion strip to 7 1 2 length for 8 high glass block Place expansion strip over the anchor and against the jamb 3 Inst
11. out your wall before constructing a curb Note If it is necessary to have a joint in the horizontal spacer to extend it to fit the width of the section make sure the joint will align with a vertical spacer Stagger these joints on each following row b For straight sections between one jamb and an EndBlock cut the horizontal spacer 1 shorter than the nominal dimension as ENSION MINUS c For straight sections between a shaped block and an EndBlock cut the horizontal spacer 3 4 shorter than the nominal dimension NOMINAL DI MINUS NSION d For EndBlock 3 4 trim the end of the spacer to fit the a shape by cutting 4 the two corners ata a 45 angle 3 4 from each corner 4 When Installing HEDRON Corner Block for a 90 Angle Wall Section A 90 angled wall sections For the first row use a half HEDRON horizontal spacer Remove the barbed tabs and apply 4 dabs of sealant to the protruding posts on the bottom of the half HEDRON spacer as shown in the inset drawing below Attach it to the opening with sealant side down and centered under the HEDRON block location There should be a 1 2 gap between straight sections of spacer and the shaped spacer For all other rows use a whole HEDRON horizontal spacer Ni amp Apply dabs of sealant Q to the four raised posts on bottom of half HEDRON spacer Apply 1 4 beads of sealant in the recessed grooves
12. p of the opening 1 2 from the face of the opening where the faces of the blocks will contact glass blocks This sealant line will be used to the channel secure the second half of the top channel B Slide one block with sealant applied into the right E Apply a 1 4 bead of sealant along the top inside jamb and one block into the left jamb leg of the second half channel C Install the remaining blocks in the same manner as before except do not apply sealant in the last vertical joint Insert the last spacer after installing the last block F Slide the half channel into place between the blocks and the top of the opening If necessary temporarily apply a piece of tape to the channel to hold it in place until the sealant sets G Wait 24 hours before finishing the joints to allow the sealant to cure DO NOT APPLY SEALANT IN THE LAST VERTICAL JOINT Note Please go to page 18 for joint finishing instructions to complete your project El ProVantage Il B If installing glass block with angled wall sections follow these steps 1 Prepare The Opening Or Curb A Make sure the opening is the correct size Use the table below to find the correct dimensi
13. t K Check the first row for alignment of spacers and blocks Make sure all the blocks are sitting completely in the channel and the joints are tight L Apply two 1 4 beads of sealant to the top of the row of blocks just behind the raised edges M Place a horizontal spacer on top of the first row of blocks If more than one section of horizontal spacer is required be sure to lay them end to end with the joint directly above a vertical spacer Stagger these joints on each following row N Remove any excess sealant If necessary adjust the size of the sealant beads to prevent squeeze out on the following rows The joint areas must be kept clean of sealant 4 Install The Second Through Next To Last Row A Apply two 1 4 beads of sealant to the edges of the horizontal spacer 1 4 in from edge of spacer B Install the second row e Start the row from the opposite end For example if you installed the first row from left to right install the second from right to left e Continue to install blocks and vertical spacers with sealant as illustrated Ye C Install the remaining rows in this manner until you reach the last row Check each row for alignment vertically and horizontally 5 Install The Last Row A Apply a 1 4 bead of sealant horizontally along the D Apply a 1 4 bead of sealant horizontally across top inside leg of the half channel at the top of the the to
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