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can i build a partition wall with glass blocks..?

I am want to build a partition wall to make a large bedroom and boxroom into 2 smaller bedrooms. It is not a load bearing wall so can i use glass blocks to partition it as one of the rooms is dark and the glass block wall would add some extra light. Any advice? another thought...could I just use the glass blocks on some of the top half of a partition wall?

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1. Hi Yes you can..But in saying this , its not a job for an lay person. Best to get some with experince to do the job for you
2. Lowes Home Improvement has a video tape you can purchase on installing glass block walls. That will give you an idea of the level of difficulty for this cool home improvement project. You can even add lights into your glass blocks! Framing with wood on the bottom and glass block on top would definetly be cheaper and probably a little safer.
3. Yes you can and pitsburg corning makes glass block walls. They have some prefab walls as well as can custom size. Go to Lowe's or home Depot and ask at the commercial sales desk they should be able to help you. Also go to this web site it may help as well http://www.pittsburghglassblock.com/index.cfm?ID=8&src=overture
4. You wouldn't get much privacy in one of the new bedrooms if it had a glass wall, but it's not a particularly tricky job.
5. With all due respect "CAN I" depends on a few variables. Certainly the attempt is valid. Both your notions are valid as well. It might also depend on the intended use of either room, in as much as some privacy might be an issue. I very much enjoy glass block, and as a retro thing, they certainly do what Karma does; go around and come around. They can also be found in Acrylic...Lighter in weight; as durable as glass; and in the same general sense with regard to patterns and privacy. Block is sold also with framing / channels / etc. for installation. For exterior butting walls the install is often done with a type of mortar, as is the case with regular block. Your greatest concern might be in the stability of the wall, as opposed to the weight load of it. Framing a block wall top; bottom; and sides; would aid in that stability. You mention of using it as a half wall, might mean at some point it wasn't enough; or aesthetically pleasing enough? Those are decisions to be made before the fact however. I'd probably choose a half wall first.
6. NO Too much weight, have you ever felt the weight of one glass block. Erect a simple stud-wall with plasterboard ( dry-wall) and fit obscured glass panels at ceiling height for light.
7. Check out www.npda.co.uk. Its the national property developers association so I'm sure someone there will be able to advise you. You can become a member (for free) and ask in the forum. Hope this helps!
8. Considering the weight of the finished wall and degree of difficulty in constructing such a wall your very best bet is contacting a licensed contractor most of them will give you a free evaluation and the feasibility of such a project and or an alternate way of going.
9. yes get on with it
10. No u can't as the weight would be too much on your floor. Your best option would be to use metal or timber frame and plasterboard itand then put a frosted window in it, as that wouldn't weigh as much.
11. No building experience im afraid but sounds good - good luck