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Darling Harbour
Convention Centre
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N.E.G. Glass Blocks can be used either externally or internally in
offices, banks, public buildings, shopping centres, hospitals, schools, colleges, transport terminals, hotels,
halls and sporting complexes.
N.E.G. Glass Blocks are equally suitable for both commercial and domestic applications. The natural lighting requirements
for any room can be satisfied from the N.E.G. range. |
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Wide range of design options (patterns, sizes, colours)
Straight, curved and discontinuous curved walls are available through selection of glass block sizes. Patterns
permit degree of light control, transparent or non-transparent glass. A colourful atmosphere can be created by
choosing coloured rim glass blocks.
Circular and triangular blocks are available. |
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Energy-saving features
The inside of each glass block is a near-vacuum with a pressure of 0.3atm. This provides the glass block with a
higher heat insulating value than the double glazed glass. |
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Amenity Benefits
The glass block creates an agreeable working or living environment by transmitting, refracting or reflecting light.
The glass block also creates a quieter space by reducing noise. |
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Safety features
A properly installed glass block is structurally stable, wind and earthquake-resistant. Glass blocks also offer
protection against crime. |
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Maintenance-free Glass
The easy to clean and condensation-free glass block facilitates easier building maintenance. If cracked a glass
block is readily replaceable. |
The N.E.G. glass block is currently available in 16 patterns, 10 sizes and 8 rim colours. The patterns permit light
control: direct transmission, diffusion and reduction. Moreover, transparent and non-transparent patterns may be
used to suit the purpose of the glass block wall. The non-transparent glass block is suitable for securing a private
space while the transparent glass block is effective for producing openness.
The Light Directive glass block directs light upwards to brighten the ceiling.
Solar Reflective glass block sharply reduces the solar heat.
Corner blocks permit one continuous glass block wall surface.
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TRANSPARENT GLASS BLOCKS
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Point
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Clear
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Corona
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Crystal Line
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NON-TRANSPARENT GLASS BLOCKS
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Lateral Rib
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Cut
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Bark
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Mist
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PRISM GLASS
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Fantasy
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Corner Glass Block
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Circular Glass Block
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Standard
Non-Slip
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| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
Standard |
Fire Rated |
| Heat Trancemission U-Value |
2.65 W/m2k |
2.61 W/m2k |
| Thermal Resistance R-Value |
0.38 m2k/W |
0.38 m2k/W |
| Thermal Expansion Co-efficient |
91X10-7 / °C 2 |
91X10-7 / °C |
| Visible Light Transmission |
77% 2 |
70% |
| Impact Strength |
40 IN Lbs 2 |
50 IN Lbs |
| Shading Co-efficient |
0.65 2 |
0.61 |
| Compressive Strength |
640 psi 2 |
960 psi |
| Sound Transmission Co-efficient |
42 |
44 |
In 1987 C.S.I.R.O. Sydney fire test, N.E.G. glass blocks achieved a 90 minute (1.5 hour) fire rating test result
in accordance with Code AS 1530 Part 4 requirements. Five fire rated patterns are available.
Fire rated panel installation details available on request.
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