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The Framelight Dry Fix Timber system is a wooden DIY orientated method of constructing glass block walls without the need for bedding mortar, glue etc. The construction uses three basic timber components which are designed to be put together by a clip system for ease of assembly.
The Framelight Dry Fix Timber system can be used to construct partition and dividing walls and other features and can, with the provision of drainage holes, be used externally in patio screens and gazebos (with suitable preservative protection). Generally, the size of the panel will be determined by the dimensions of the blocks but it is quite easy to adjust to your preferred sizes by trimming around the perimeter or making good with an architrave or skirting pieces.
Framelight Dry Fix uses 14mm joints and is a dry fix system. A Wooden profile replicates the mortar joint and is not bonded to the blocks. The outer frame and horizontal rail sections are supplied in standard lengths of 2.60 m and are to be cut to suit required panel size. Vertical dividers are pre-shaped to fit 190 mm blocks.
Tips for Framelight Dry Fix Installations
- Glass block walls are self supporting, but not load bearing
- For best integral strength, glass blocks should be installed into a four sided pre-prepared opening. This opening can be timber, brick, steel, concrete or block work
- Glass blocks expand and contract with temperature change
- Glass blocks should not be installed when the surrounding temperature is 5°C and falling or 30°C and rising
- Openings must be square and perpendicular and made to suit glass block modules. Glass blocks cannot be cut like masonry bricks or tiles
- A glass block panel should never be freestanding.
- Maximum panel size recommended when constructing with Framelight Dry Fix Timber is up to 2508mm x 2508mm.
To learn how to install the Framelight Dry Fix system, click here.
Initial Clean & After Care Maintenance
Do not clean with any acidic products, the best product for cleaning is water. Polish each block with a soft cloth using good old elbow grease.
Note: Clean face of block as work proceeds. The glass block installer should have left the glass block wall in a clean, unblemished condition. Requiring only periodical cleaning to maintain an excellent appearance.
Hydrofluoric Acid or Derivatives Must Not Be Used on Glass Blocks. Paint or cement may be removed by a blade taking care not to scratch the surface of the glass. Periodic cleaning is required using clean water and buffing up with a chamois leather or in clean water use a proprietary glass cleaner and clean off with a lint free cloth.
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