4 Inch Premiere Series Glass Blocks
The 4 inch thick Premiere series blocks are the choice products for new construction and many commercial applications. These blocks are 4 inches thick which makes them more stable for block-by-block construction using mortar.
![seves-logo-500 seves glass block logo](https://glassblock-1c3a7.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/seves-logo-500.png)
We exclusively distribute SEVES glass block. SEVES is a formalized collection of some of Europe’s most recognized glass block brands. Vetroroaredo, WECK Glass Block, VitraBlok, Solaris, and many of the most popular products from the former Pittsburgh Corning Corp.
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4″ Premiere Glass Block Styles
Nubio
Nubio is the standard pattern for the industry. All glass block manufacturers around the world manufacture a similar pattern and might be called Wave, Wavy, Decora Premier, or others.
Nubio has the greatest variety of shapes and sizes making it the most popular pattern for commercial applications like windows, walls, showers and applications that require a radius or corner.
![Nubio-60-8x8x4-500px nubio glass block](https://glassblock-1c3a7.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Nubio-60-8x8x4-500px.jpg)
Available Sizes: 12x12x4, 8x8x4, 6x8x4, 4x8x4, 6x6x4
Available Shapes: Allbend™, 90° Rounded Corner, 90° Sharp Corner, EndBlock™, Double-End™, Tridron®
Clarity
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 Premier, Clear, Clearview, Transparent, or others.
![Clarity-8x8x4-500px clarity glass block](https://glassblock-1c3a7.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Clarity-8x8x4-500px.jpg)
Available Sizes: 12x12x4, 8x8x4, 6x8x4, 4x8x4, 6x6x4
Available Shapes: 90° Sharp Corner, Tridron®
Cortina
Cortina has a random pattern similar to ice on a pond. It provides a high degree of light transmission and the highest level of privacy.
Other manufacturers may refer to a similar pattern as IceScapes, Toba, Ice, Icy, or others.
![Cortina-8x8x4-500px cortina glass block](https://glassblock-1c3a7.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Cortina-8x8x4-500px.jpg)
Available Sizes: 8x8x4, 6x8x4, 4x8x4, 6x6x4
Available Shapes: Allbend™, 90° Rounded Corner, 90° Sharp Corner, EndBlock™, Double-End™, Tridron®
Cross Ribbed
Cross Ribbed is a geometric 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, Argus, Flutes, or others.
![Cross-Ribbed-8x8x4-500px cross ribbed glass block](https://glassblock-1c3a7.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Cross-Ribbed-8x8x4-500px.jpg)
Available Sizes: 8x8x4
Available Shapes: None
Light Diffusing
Light Diffusing has closely spaced ribs or ridges vertical on one side and horizontal on the other. The design of these small opposing ribs greatly diffuses the light providing moderate light transmission and maximum privacy.
Similar patterns from other manufactures may be Essex AA, or others.
![Light-Diffusing-8x8x4-500px light diffusing glass block](https://glassblock-1c3a7.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Light-Diffusing-8x8x4-500px.jpg)
Available Sizes: 8x8x4
Available Shapes: None
Argus®
Argus® is a pattern resurrected from Pittsburgh Corning. It’s large rounded flutes are vertical on one side and horizontal on the other providing a high degree of light transmission and a moderate amount of privacy.
Similar patterns from other manufactures may be Quadra, Argus®, Cross-Ribbed, Flutes, or others.
![Argus-8x8x4-500px argus glass block](https://glassblock-1c3a7.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Argus-8x8x4-500px.jpg)
Available Sizes: 8x8x4
Available Shapes: None
Argus® Parallel Fluted
Argus® Parallel Fluted is another pattern resurrected from Pittsburgh Corning. It’s essentially the same as the Argus® pattern but the flutes on both sides are the same direction.
Similar patterns from other manufactures may be Quadra, Argus®, Cross-Ribbed, Flutes, or others.
![Argus-Parallel-8x8x4-500px argus parallel glass block](https://glassblock-1c3a7.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Argus-Parallel-8x8x4-500px.jpg)
Available Sizes: 8x8x4
Available Shapes: None
Arctic
Arctic is a unique pattern from SEVES. It has a frosted appearance thanks to its very busy, uniform texture on the inside face of the block. It provides a high degree of privacy and moderate light transmission.
![Arctic-8x8x4-500px arctic glass block](https://glassblock-1c3a7.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Arctic-8x8x4-500px.jpg)
Available Sizes: 8x8x4
Available Shapes: None
Alpha
Alpha is a circular geometric pattern with maximum light transmission and visual clarity.
Similar patterns from other manufactures may be Focus, or others.
![Alpha-8x8x4-500px alpha glass block](https://glassblock-1c3a7.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Alpha-8x8x4-500px.jpg)
Available Sizes: 8x8x4
Available Shapes: None
Icescapes®
Icescapes® is another resurrected Pittsburgh Corning Pattern. Having similar characteristics as the Toba pattern, but available only in 12x12x4.
Similar patterns from other manufactures may be Toba, Icescape®, Ice, Icy, Iceberg, or others.
![IceScapes-500px icescapes glass block](https://glassblock-1c3a7.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IceScapes-500px.jpg)
Available Sizes: 12x12x4
Available Shapes: None
Cross Large
Cross Large is a geometric pattern similar to the Cross Ribbed 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, Argus, Flutes, or others.
![Cross-Large-12x12x4-500px cross large glass block](https://glassblock-1c3a7.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Cross-Large-12x12x4-500px.jpg)
Available Sizes: 12x12x4
Available Shapes: None
4 Inch Premier Glass Block Shapes
Allbend™
22.5° Radiused surface for creating sweeping curves in walls.
![Allbend allbend 22.5 degree radiused glass block](https://glassblock-1c3a7.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Allbend.jpg)
Available Patterns: Nubio, Cortina
90° Radius Corner
90° corner block with a rounded face for a soft corner.
![90-degree-radiused 90 degree radiused glass block](https://glassblock-1c3a7.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/90-degree-radiused.jpg)
Available Patterns: Nubio, Cortina
EndBlock™
Rounded finishing block for either the vertical edge of a wall or the top of a wall.
![Endblock single end finishing glass block](https://glassblock-1c3a7.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Endblock.jpg)
Available Patterns: Nubio, Cortina
Double-End™
Rounded corner finishing block for transitioning from vertical to horizontal Endblock™.
![Double-end double end finishing glass block](https://glassblock-1c3a7.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Double-end.jpg)
Available Patterns: Nubio, Cortina
90° Sharp Corner
Unlike the 90° Radius Corner block, this one makes a sharp turn and is intended for interior applications.
![sharp-corner 90 degree sharp corner glass block](https://glassblock-1c3a7.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/sharp-corner.jpg)
Available Patterns: Nubio, Cortina, Clarity
Tridron®
This block is for interior walls that require a 45° corner.
![tridron tridron 45 degree corner glass block](https://glassblock-1c3a7.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/tridron.jpg)
Available Patterns: Nubio, Cortina, Clarity
4″ Premier Glass Block Series Physical & Design Data
![4-inch-premiere-design-data-1600x865px 4 Inch Premier Glass Block Design Data Chart](https://glassblock-1c3a7.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/4-inch-premiere-design-data-1600x865px.jpg)
For print use, please view the 4 Inch Premier Glass Block Design Data PDF.
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