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Old 05-18-18, 07:11 PM
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Mortar type for setting glass block windows?
I bought pre assembled glass block windows. To install them in my basement/foundation, should I use Type-S, Type-N, or "Glass Block Mortar" that I see being sold in some places (just seemingly nowhere convenient locally)?

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Old 05-18-18, 07:53 PM
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See this well written article:

http://www.masonryconstruction.com/_...e-73da921e0000

"Glass block manufacturers do not recommend..."
 
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Old 05-19-18, 05:32 AM
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I will check it out, thanks!
 
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