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Frames (Frames) (AllBright) (Panels) (Glass Block) (My Art Site)

A painted Aluminum Frame System With A Nail Flange.

Provides an excellent separation between glass block masonry and wood frame construction. The nail on flashing flange provides a weather stop similar to window frames. Comes cut to size, ready to assemble and install.

The Channel Ease frame system, is a self trimming extruded aluminum channel, with a white powder coat painted finish and configured to frame glass block masonry windows.

The Channel Ease frame system, is commonly used for job site construction of glass block windows. It is also used for pre-built glass block windows, Such as AllBright and Airlight windows by Channel Ease-Glass Block.

ELIMINATES POSSIBLE WATER SEEPAGE. Now you can eliminate the danger of rain water seepage under your glass block window, in an exterior wall by using our self flashing channel. The channel was designed to isolate the glass block masonry composition from any direct contact with the supporting wood structure. The frame itself encases expansion material and has space for silicone sealant between the glass block and the inside edge of the channel. For stability, a nail flange is provided for fastening to the structure.

(Ordering Frame Kits) You can order 1 or more frame kits to be shipped by UPS, or local pick-up only. (Payment) You may Pay by credit card or by check, (if the payment is by check the frame kits will not be shipped until the check has cleared).

Key Benefits

	Benefit 1 The Frame system is designed to prevent water damage due to rain.
	Benefit 2 The built-in expansion will prevent damage due to wall movement.
	Benefit 3 Simple to install, Self trimming.
	Benefit 4 No maintenance required.

Assembling a frame kit

Assembling a frame kit

Clamp the frame upright to the edge of The table, Apply silicone sealant to the ends of The top and Bottom frame pieces. Note: use white silicone looks best.

Match frame corners and drive screws,

Repeat driving screws on all four Corners. Clean excess silicone from exposed Surfaces.

Note: do not over drive screws.

Install the frames in the openings.

Frames are installed similar to installing A standard window with a nail flange. Set frame tight on the sill. Using window flashing paper sealant and screws or nails. Making sure the frame is square, plumb & level

Setting glass block masonry in the frames.

Setting first course of block

Set first course of glass block in ¼" of mortar in the bottom of the frame. using no mortar between the first block and the expansion foam at the sides and the top of the frame. Use ¼" spacers to maintain joint Size.

Setting glass block.

Continue laying glass block using reinforcing rods every second course. Set the last course of block on the spacers dry. After the block are all in place, Use a grout bag and squeeze the mortar into the joints. Be sure to fill the joints from both sides.

Completed windows,

Note: When you have cleaned all of the glass block & joints, It is important to clean the mortar from between the edge of frame and the glass block. Use clear silicone to seal the space between the frame and glass. Silicone is included With the frame kit.

For further information, please call: (510) 795-8877 Fax: (510) 795-1136 ~~ U.S. Patent # 5,014,471 ~ (Ordering Frame Kits) You can order 1 or more frame kits two be shipped by UPS, or local pick-up. ~~ (Payment) You may Pay by credit card or by check, (if the payment is by check the frame kits will not be shipped until the check has cleared). ~~~~~~~~~ [ Home ] [ Up ]

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