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Using Glass bricks in design of greenhouse

Hi All,

I have one greenhouse. A small one. I need to increase size, but I'm also on a limited budget. I found 39 used glass bricks at a garage sale for 25 cents each. I have always liked glass bricks...What I want to know is if it would be a wise thing to incorporate them into the walls of a greenhouse? I live in the Casacde Mtns. where the wet snow can pile up 4 feet or so in the winter. Ice buildup is also a challenge. In the summer it can get to over 100 degrees , but is closer to the 80 degree range. Of course I will have to heat in the winter. I will have to open windows in the summer. Does anyone have any expereince with glass bricks in a greenhouse? Pointers? Words of wisdom? I was thinking it would make a great wall for around the doorway.

- Converse

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Permalink Reply by Amy Allis on June 22, 2012 at 10:12pm

Hello -- I am no expert, but I love the idea from an aesthetic perspective. You got me thinking about some other applications as well -- Interesting comments from the beginning of this article here: http://www.housetask.com/Glass_Blocks_Make_A_Come_Back.htm

Good luck!

Permalink Reply by Sheri Schmeckpeper on June 23, 2012 at 10:51am

That's a great price. How big of a wall can you build with 39 blocks? I personally think they'd be strong enough if mortared, but another option would be to go bricks up 4', then the block above that. Glass doesn't expand/contract like wood, so it doesn't seem like the temperature range would be a concern.