Legal & Product Disclaimer

SierraGlassBlock.com provides product, design, installation and project information intended to assist homeowners, contractors, architects, designers and other building professionals with product research, selection and project planning. Website information is general in nature and should not replace manufacturer instructions, field verification, professional architectural or engineering services, applicable building codes or qualified installation services where required.

Glass Block

Glass block dimensions, rough-opening calculations, grout or mortar joint dimensions, expansion allowances, installation details, quantity calculations, drawings and 3D renderings are provided primarily for product-selection and planning purposes.

Actual product dimensions and project conditions should be verified before ordering, fabrication or construction.

Glass block installation requirements can vary according to the product, installation system, opening dimensions, substrate, exposure, structural conditions and applicable building codes.

Fire ratings, structural performance and other tested characteristics apply only to the specific products and assemblies meeting the requirements established by the manufacturer, testing organization or applicable listing.

Unless expressly identified otherwise in writing, Sierra Glass Block drawings and 3D renderings are not architectural, structural or engineered drawings.

HydroBlok

Sierra Glass Block distributes HydroBlok products but does not manufacture HydroBlok products.

HydroBlok establishes and controls its product specifications, installation requirements, technical documentation, testing information and manufacturer warranty terms.

Customers and installers should use the current HydroBlok documentation applicable to the particular product at the time of installation.

HydroBlok documentation, installation instructions and warranties may change. Therefore, Sierra Glass Block recommends obtaining current information directly from HydroBlok rather than relying upon previously downloaded or printed versions.

Official HydroBlok Resources

Installation Guides & Videos: Refer to the manufacturer’s current HydroBlok Information Center.

Technical Specifications & Certifications: Refer to HydroBlok’s current manufacturer technical documentation.

Manufacturer Warranty: Refer to HydroBlok’s current warranty documentation applicable to the specific product being installed.

HydroBlok Legal Terms: Refer to HydroBlok’s current Terms of Use and Legal Disclaimer.

Sierra Glass Block does not modify, extend or replace a HydroBlok manufacturer warranty through information provided on this Website, sales communications, quotations or project assistance unless expressly authorized in writing.

Structural Glass Flooring and Glass Stair Treads

Structural glass applications may involve project-specific requirements concerning loading, glass composition, support systems, deflection, attachment, slip resistance, fabrication and applicable building codes.

Information, photographs, preliminary drawings, layouts or estimates appearing on this Website should not be interpreted as structural engineering.

Final glass specifications, support requirements and installation requirements should be verified by the manufacturer, fabricator and qualified design professionals as appropriate for the particular project.

Manufacturer Information

Sierra Glass Block distributes products manufactured by third parties.

Manufacturer specifications, certifications, warranties, installation instructions and technical information can change without notice.

Customers should verify current manufacturer documentation applicable to their product before purchase and installation.

Where information on SierraGlassBlock.com differs from current applicable manufacturer documentation, the current manufacturer documentation should be verified and followed as appropriate.

Field Conditions and Installation

Sierra Glass Block does not control job-site conditions, substrates, adjacent construction materials, workmanship or installation performed by third parties.

The contractor, installer and applicable project professionals are responsible for verifying measurements, field conditions, substrate suitability, product compatibility, installation requirements and applicable building codes before installation.

Website Accuracy

Sierra Glass Block makes reasonable efforts to maintain accurate and useful Website information.

However, product specifications, dimensions, photographs, drawings, pricing, inventory, availability and other information may contain errors or become outdated.

Information material to a purchase or construction decision should be verified before ordering, fabrication or installation.

Limitation

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Sierra Glass Block is not responsible for damages resulting from improper installation, misuse, failure to follow applicable manufacturer requirements, unverified field conditions, incompatible adjacent construction or reliance upon general Website information in place of required project-specific professional evaluation.

Nothing in this Disclaimer excludes or limits rights or liabilities that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

This document is a working draft pending attorney review and is not a substitute for legal advice.