Patent ID: 7877947
Filing Date: 2011-02-01
Classification: E04C

Abstract:
1. A system for the construction of glass block walls, comprising an elongate, generally planar spacing strip of plastics material, having upper and lower surfaces forming an outer cross section generally corresponding in shape to an intended spacing between two adjacent blocks in the completed glass block wall construction, the spacing strip comprising a body portion having a first thickness and having a centrally disposed elongate channel on upper and lower surfaces thereof, and flange portions having a second thickness less than the first thickness, the flange portions extending laterally from the body portion, the flange portions are hollow, the spacing strip having a generally hollow interior with upper and lower walls, the system further comprising an adhesive for adhesion between the spacing strip and a glass block, wherein the adhesive is a one-component polymer adhesive that hardens by evaporation of a solvent and comprises groups which compatibilise the polymer with the plastics material.