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Lots of Cracked Glass Block Windows
[#2] Posted: 02/14/2012 - 6:01:49 PM |  |  |
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I see if I type in Word and paste, the apostrophe's come out as question marks.
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[#3] Posted: 02/14/2012 - 6:16:14 PM | | |
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Contrary to popular opinions, glass block is not structural. So, anything is possible, but I'm guessing stress from somewhere.
They could have jacked it up by fitting the lintels too tight; if there's no expansion capability, that'll crack them.
The slightest lintel delam will crack them.
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Lots of Cracked Glass Block Windows
[#4] Posted: 02/15/2012 - 05:57:38 AM | | |
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Were they original or retrofit?
Glass block retros are an incredibly low margin product so they tend to get slapped in. Around here it's very common to wedge a unit in with shims on all four sides, squirt in some mud with a bag and strike it off flush with the opening, a 15-20 minute job including demo and clean up. The good news is that they're cheap, common sizes tend to be under $200 installed.
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Lots of Cracked Glass Block Windows
[#5] Posted: 02/15/2012 - 07:17:41 AM | | |
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Not original windows. They never are around here. Thanks all.
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[#6] Posted: 04/02/2012 - 8:22:57 PM | | |
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One would think that if it was stress from differential movement, the glass would more likely shatter, than simply crack. I lean toward Mike's assessment - thermal expansion - quick change in temperature maybe?
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