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The Safety and Durability of Fire Rated Glass Block

Attractive, durable, energy-efficient, and capable of illuminating any space, fire rated glass block is endowed with inherent fire-resistant properties. In many fire-safe buildings, fire rated glass block structural components provide an additional level of safety that wood and drywall cannot. Whether for interior walls, stairwells, flooring, or exterior cladding and windows, structural fire rated glass block adds pleasing aesthetics and natural light while providing an added measure of fire protection.

Zero Lot Line Construction

What is a Zero Lot Line House?

A zero lot line house is a piece of residential property where the house comes up or very near to the edge of the property line.  A variety of properties can be considered zero lot lines, including town homes, garden homes, patio homes, and row houses.  These homes can have one or two side yards and can be attached or detached.  Typically, Zero lot line properties typically contain one side yard.