High Performance Products

High Performance glass blocks include a variety of sizes and patterns for use in applications where specific wall and window performance requirements must be met.  Fire Ratings, Wind Load Ratings, Impact Ratings, etc…

THICKSET® Products

THICKSET® Products are designed with a thicker face than the traditional Premier Series glass blocks.  Where the Premier Series products can attain a 45-minute fire rating with the appropriate construction and installation; THICKSET® Products can attain 60 and even 90-minute fire ratings when installed to proper specifications.

THICKSET® glass blocks make it possible to have natural light and privacy in a wall that has to meet an elevated fire rating.

Miami/Dade NOA’s: 20-1110.07 & 20-1110.08 | State of Florida: FL5357 & FL1363 | Texas Department of Insurance: WIN-62 & WIN-63

Please refer to the installation guide for fire ratings for application specific installation instructions.

Nubio – THICKSET®60 and Nubio – THICKSET®90

Nubio is the bread and butter of glass block providing an ample amount of light transfer with a subtle wave pattern that gentle visual distortion.

Other manufacturers may refer to their fire rated blocks as Decora THICKSET, Thickface Wave, or others.

Clarity – THICKSET® 90

Clarity is transparent. It’s the block you want when you want maximum light transmission and maximum visibility.

Other manufacturers may refer to this pattern as Vue THICKSET, Thickface Clear, or others.

nubio glass block

Available Sizes:  8x8x4 THICKSET® 60, 8x8x4 THICKSET® 90
Available Shapes:  None

clarity glass block

Available Sizes: 8x8x4 THICKSET® 90, 6x6x4 THICKSET® 90
Available Shapes:  None

Spray – THICKSET® 60

Spray is a pattern similar to the Light Diffusing pattern in that it’s closely spaced rigids vertical on one side and horizontal on the opposite greatly diffuse the transmitted light and offer a high degree of privace.

Other manufacturers may refer to a similar pattern as Light Diffusing, Essex AA, or others.

Endura –THICKSET® 90

Endura is a fluted pattern where bars, or flutes are vertical on one side and horizontal on the other.  This pattern mildly diffuses the light while allowing maximum transmission and a medium degree of privacy.

Similar patterns from other manufactures may be Quadra Thickface, Argus, Flutes, or others.

Spray 60 high performance glass block

Available Sizes:  8x8x4 THICKSET® 60
Available Shapes:  None

endura 90 high performance glass block

Available Sizes:  8x8x4 THICKSET® 90
Available Shapes:  None

THICKSET® Products Physical & Design Data

thickset products physical design data glass block chart

VISTABRIK® Solid glass Block (45, 60 & 90 Minute Fire-Rated)

VISTABRIK® is a pattern that was resurrected from Pittsburgh Corning and is exclusively manufactured by SEVES now!

VISTABRIK® features low distortion transparency for clear observation through sturdy, 3 inch thick glass block partitions, windows, and walls into areas where visual supervision is must.  Plus, VISTABRIK® requires minimal maintenance, reduced replacement costs, is exceptionally durable and highly resistant to impact, bullets, and fire.

Please refer to the installation guide for fire ratings for application specific installation instructions.

VISTABRIK® Clear is a nearly perfectly transparent solid glass block.

Vistabrik high performance glass block size options

Available Sizes:  8x8x3, 6x8x3, 4x8x3
Available Shapes:  None

VISTABRIK® Stipple has a dimpled finish on the surface to add privacy to the other high-performance characteristics of VISTABRIK®.

Available Sizes:  8x8x3
Available Shapes:  None

VISTABRIK® Solid glass Block Physical & Design Data

vistabrik physical design data glass block chart

Vetropieno™ Solid Glass Brick

Vetropieno™ brings the appeal of traditional brick patterns and the luminosity of transparent glass together.  Available in 4 color options and 2 regional size options.  Vetropieno™ can attain a fire rating up to 90 minutes when installed to those specifications.

Vetropieno™ solid glass bricks are suitable for vertical applications and can be installed with any side exposed as the “face”.

No one but SEVES manufactures a solid glass brick, there are no similars!

Rettangolare

Available Sizes:  4.60” x 2.125” x 9.45”
Available Shapes:  None

Quadratto

Available Sizes:  4.625” x 2.125” x 4.725”
Available Shapes:  None

Vetropieno™ Product Physical & Design Data

Americano

Vetropieno American™ is manufactured the standard American brick dimensions.

Available Sizes:  3.625” x 2.25” x 7.625”, 3.625” x 2.25” x 3.75”
Available Shapes:  None

Vetropieno American™ Product Physical & Design Data

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