Australian-developed installation technology

EzyLay Glass Block System

Purpose-built aluminium framing for secure, accurately spaced glass block walls and windows—available with either mortar or silicone installation.

01 / The system

Designed for lasting glass block construction.

Developed in Australia by Glass Block Technologies International (GBTI), the EzyLay Glass Block Installation System is a custom-built metal framing system that provides two distinct options for your glass block feature: mortar or silicone.

Both systems provide rigid construction while allowing the blocks to expand or contract within the metal frame. The frame isolates the non-structural glass blocks from the surrounding building, helping the completed panel to be properly sealed and flashed in the same way as an aluminium window.

EzyLay systems have been rigorously tested for wind loading and water penetration and are designed to meet applicable industry building requirements.

02 / Choose your finish

Silicone or mortar.

Both methods use the EzyLay aluminium frame and purpose-designed spacing components. The best choice depends on the finish, scale and installation approach required for your project.

Quick, clean installation

Silicone

A dry-assembled system suited to renovators and professional installers. It avoids mortar mixing, reduces preparation time and uses translucent silicone for a neat finish.

  • Aluminium frame and modular spacers
  • Stiffener bars for strength and alignment
  • No mortar mixing or wet jointing
  • Well suited to DIY installation
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Traditional jointed finish

Mortar

The traditional installation method uses specialised premix mortar, reinforcement and spacers within the aluminium frame to produce strong, professional joints.

  • Mortar formulated for glass blocks
  • Galvanised or stainless-steel reinforcement
  • Joint colour can complement coloured blocks
  • Suitable for broad walls with control joints
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03 / Queensland service

Custom designed, supplied and installed.

Glass Blocks Queensland offers a complete custom design and build service for the EzyLay Glass Block Installation System. Our qualified and experienced technicians can install the complete system, or we can manufacture and supply the frame for you to install the blocks yourself.

Smaller panels may also be suitable for prefabrication, allowing them to arrive as a prepared unit ready for placement into the building opening.

04 / Aluminium framing

Frames made for the opening.

The aluminium frame allows glass blocks to move independently of the surrounding structure while providing a reliable perimeter for sealing, flashing and fixing.

38 mm

Standard frame

A versatile profile for general glass block window, wall and partition applications.

24 mm

Slimline frame

A reduced visual profile where a finer perimeter is preferred.

Flush finish

Flange frame

Designed for neat integration with external walls without additional perimeter trims.

Available frame features

  • Compatible with silicone and mortar systems
  • Window, freestanding wall and partition applications
  • Powder-coated and anodised finishes
  • Screw-fixed corner joins
  • Weather fins, brick lugs and timber reveals
  • Slotted or louvred weep-hole options

05 / Colours & ventilation

Finished around your design.

Frame colours

Our standard colours reflect popular aluminium window and door finishes. Custom powder-coat colours, anodised treatments and other finishes can be arranged to suit the project.

Ventilation

Ventilation can be incorporated through modular PVC vent windows, aluminium windows, fixed mesh vents or specialist vent blocks, depending on the panel and installation system.

Plan your EzyLay project

Tell us the opening size, location and finish you have in mind.

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