How this node works
Glass and mortar are rigid and brittle, so the wall is never built in solid. It sits in a U-frame fixed to the structure, with an elastic joint between the last blocks and the frame: this gap lets the surrounding building move — settle, deflect, expand — without transmitting the load to the panel and cracking the blocks. A sealant finishes and weatherproofs the line.
Key points
- U-frame
- Glass block
- Elastic joint
- Mortar
- Frame fixing
- Pointing / sealant
Conceptual, language-neutral drawing for study and orientation — not an execution drawing. Dimensions and verifications belong to the designer.