Framelight - Step by Step Installation Guide

The Framelight system is a DIY orientated method of constructing glass block walls without the need for bedding mortar etc.

The construction uses three basic components which are designed to be put together by a clip system for ease of assembly.

The "Framelight" system can be used to construct partition and dividing walls and other features and can, with the provision of drainage holes, be used externally in patio screens and gazebos (with suitable preservative protection). Generally, the size of the panel will be determined by the dimensions of the blocks but it is quite easy to adjust to your preferred sizes by trimming around the perimeter or making good with an architrave or skirting pieces.

The outer frame and horizontal rail sections are supplied in standard lengths of 2.60 m and are to be cut to suit required panel size (refer to our installation guide to determine lengths). Vertical dividers are pre-shaped to fit 190 mm blocks.

fig. 1	Step 1 Cut sections for the outer frame and assemble frame consisting of cill and two sides by using the clip and pin system (fig 1). Temporarily fix head piece leaving sides longer then necessary (position and fixing of clips for intermediate rows can be carried our later). Step 2 Place blocks and vertical dividers to form first row (Fig 2).     Step 3 Insert pins in the centre of the ends of horizontal rails (fig 3). Lay rail in final horizontal position and locate clips and mark position of screws. Put rail to one side and screw fix the clips (fig 4). Clip rail into place (fig 5) (make sure the rail is seated down all the vertical dividers and blocks). Firmly secured             Step 4 Second and succeeding rows are placed by the same method positioning the clips as you go (Fig 6 & 7).     Step 5 Position and fix head piece into place and trim off any excess length of side sections.
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