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 glass block logo

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.

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 glass block

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 glass block

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 glass block

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 glass block

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 glass block

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 glass block

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 glass block

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 glass block

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 glass block

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 glass block

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 glass block

Available Sizes:  12x12x4
Available Shapes:  None

4 Inch Premier Glass Block Shapes

Allbend™

22.5° Radiused surface for creating sweeping curves in walls.

allbend 22.5 degree radiused glass block

Available Patterns:  Nubio, Cortina

90° Radius Corner

90° corner block with a rounded face for a soft corner. 

90 degree radiused glass block

Available Patterns:  Nubio, Cortina

EndBlock™

Rounded finishing block for either the vertical edge of a wall or the top of a wall. 

single end finishing glass block

Available Patterns:  Nubio, Cortina

Double-End™

Rounded corner finishing block for transitioning from vertical to horizontal Endblock™. 

double end finishing glass block

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. 

90 degree sharp corner glass block

Available Patterns:  Nubio, Cortina, Clarity

Tridron®

This block is for interior walls that require a 45° corner.

tridron 45 degree corner glass block

Available Patterns:  Nubio, Cortina, Clarity

4″ Premier Glass Block Series Physical & Design Data

4 Inch Premier Glass Block Design Data Chart

For print use, please view the 4 Inch Premier Glass Block Design Data PDF.

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