Building a Glass Deck out of Glass Block

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  • Опубліковано 30 лис 2024

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  • @JJoy-bk8yr
    @JJoy-bk8yr 5 років тому +92

    You could sandblast the blocks. They would diffuse the light and be a bit less slippery.

    • @jameshumphrey9939
      @jameshumphrey9939 5 років тому +1

      not rain is a desert

    • @andrewdrozd847
      @andrewdrozd847 5 років тому +15

      My thought would be to hit the underside, so you have the diffusion, but still keep the reflective top he likes.

    • @jamesbizs
      @jamesbizs 5 років тому +4

      James Humphrey who said anything about rain?

    • @markzambelli
      @markzambelli 5 років тому +2

      @@andrewdrozd847
      And if you didn't want to mess with hydrofluoric acid etchers and-the-like then maybe a spray-on coating... to the underside, naturally.

    • @andrewdrozd847
      @andrewdrozd847 5 років тому +4

      @@markzambelli I liked J. Joy's suggestion to sand blast. I suppose I used the word 'etch' a little generically. Before seeing their comment on sand blasting, I was thinking a grinder with a flap disk.

  • @VirgilAllenMoore
    @VirgilAllenMoore 5 років тому +184

    Rent out the platform to photographers for model shoots.

    • @barryjjohn
      @barryjjohn 5 років тому +9

      I second this idea

    • @austint19
      @austint19 5 років тому +14

      Agreed. The Instagram Influencers would be all over this.

    • @barryjjohn
      @barryjjohn 5 років тому

      @@austint19 hell yeah, dude id definitely pay to shoot here

    • @ColinFowler
      @ColinFowler 5 років тому +6

      Gotta give instagram losers a platform...

    • @Pixelplanet5
      @Pixelplanet5 5 років тому +2

      @@austint19 except that these people wouldnt pay with anything but "exposure"

  • @SillyHerpFamily
    @SillyHerpFamily 5 років тому +3

    Honestly...in my head I was thinking...WHY?! Just...WHY?! But was intrigued and deep down I would totally be stoked to sit out there to have a beer, chat, and enjoy a sunset. It looks absolutely beautiful. Nice design!

    • @TheModernHomeProject
      @TheModernHomeProject 5 років тому

      yeah i was skeptical too. it doesnt make sense but at the same time there is something so cool about hanging out on it

  • @D3tmanamaps
    @D3tmanamaps 5 років тому +256

    This dude got his own mountain, lol.

    • @minhalraza8791
      @minhalraza8791 5 років тому +26

      * Let me just walk up my mountain real quick * LOL

    • @HomeMadeModern
      @HomeMadeModern  5 років тому +31

      its a small mountain more of a hill really

    • @papageorgiola
      @papageorgiola 5 років тому +3

      you could have your own mountain too if you bought property where he's at. although, i doubt he'll be dancing on that glass in the summer. i lasted 6 years there and had to go.

    • @trevorburford-reade8685
      @trevorburford-reade8685 5 років тому +1

      @@HomeMadeModern Is it more like a tor?

    • @portiaReddy
      @portiaReddy 5 років тому +2

      Life goals

  • @andrewburke5815
    @andrewburke5815 5 років тому +2

    Cool pond cover

  • @vibinalpha9191
    @vibinalpha9191 2 роки тому

    As someone that sells glass block and structural glass floors, this is a beautiful application!

  • @supadeluxe
    @supadeluxe 5 років тому +2

    Clear acrylic deck furniture!

  • @AthenaGM
    @AthenaGM 5 років тому

    This came out so beautiful! IDK, but men that are creative and like to build things from scratch and are not affraid to get their hands dirty are very appealing.

  • @jonjohnston5333
    @jonjohnston5333 5 років тому +1

    This is just plain cool.

  • @edgardoheffele3
    @edgardoheffele3 5 років тому +2

    That is SUPER COOL!!!!!

  • @ianolinares8747
    @ianolinares8747 5 років тому +1

    It's really cool. I hope the reflection of the sun on the glass blocks won't kill the birds flying above it.

  • @Guillotines_For_Globalists
    @Guillotines_For_Globalists 5 років тому

    Must be the joys of living in a dusty, sandy desert climate. You can keep an air filter in use here in the Midwest for a year or two and it will barely look dirty at all. No joke, I just replaced mine and two relatives filters and they looked almost new!

  • @phillipball4807
    @phillipball4807 4 роки тому +1

    Oh ok, we are just going to skim over the fact this dude has his own mountain. Cool.

  • @moMo-gi4bs
    @moMo-gi4bs 5 років тому

    Respect from Egypt man

  • @yuyiboy
    @yuyiboy 5 років тому +12

    I’m thinking acrylic clear “ghost” chairs, very nice 👍😊

  • @msimisimahlalela722
    @msimisimahlalela722 5 років тому

    THIS IS REALLY BEAUTIFUL

  • @lucyenebr
    @lucyenebr 5 років тому

    WOW!! TALK ABOUT "OUTSIDE THE GLASS BOX"!!! AMAZING!!! VERY COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Tedtopdawg
    @Tedtopdawg 5 років тому

    It’s absolutely awesome ! It needs to be bigger !!!

  • @fluffyfish09
    @fluffyfish09 5 років тому

    Very cool use of glass blocks

  • @benjkeller
    @benjkeller 5 років тому +3

    Wow, stunning build! It’s not for everyone, but it doesn’t have to be. Really beautiful concept and the end result is gorgeous.

  • @mangosmash10
    @mangosmash10 5 років тому +4

    Wow! I'm constantly blown away by your creativity and unique designs

  • @WholeWheatBuilder
    @WholeWheatBuilder 5 років тому

    I normally don’t comment but this is sick

  • @whitneyuyeda1383
    @whitneyuyeda1383 5 років тому

    Another cool elegant design. Well done

  • @ShaunGuthrie-CaskWoodworking
    @ShaunGuthrie-CaskWoodworking 5 років тому

    Really love what you said about "experiences"... as a society we should be more focused on that over things. This was a cool build and enjoyed watching it start to finish.

  • @esthergerlitz2359
    @esthergerlitz2359 5 років тому

    The rock carrier video is when I subscribed

  • @RajendranathBehera
    @RajendranathBehera 5 років тому

    Legendary work.

  • @shawncrocker7037
    @shawncrocker7037 5 років тому

    If only this work of creativity somehow spoke of life and its meaning. Actually, it does. Some people have so much time on there hands...it...doesn't make me bitter? I think? 🙂

  • @JorgeMartinez-bw7nl
    @JorgeMartinez-bw7nl 5 років тому

    Wow. This project got serious. Looks Awesome!!!

  • @carfanfan
    @carfanfan 5 років тому +2

    I love the idea of a glass floor in the desert. It's beautiful, especially at night. Looks awesome. Well done!

  • @darrelcdammann
    @darrelcdammann 5 років тому +21

    That's kind of cool, how the ef you get a mountain? We're they selling for half price lol

  • @aatheus
    @aatheus 5 років тому +1

    Very pretty! Your own disco floor on a mountain!

  • @davidroe4121
    @davidroe4121 5 років тому +3

    So cool. I just love the effect. I’m currently redesigning my backyard and leaving a place for a future hot tub deck. This could be a perfect option!

  • @DariointheWorkshop
    @DariointheWorkshop 5 років тому +1

    Ben, this project isn't good, it is AWESOME! Fantastic idea.

  • @mlwadester87
    @mlwadester87 5 років тому

    This feels like a destination art installation. Something that would make people want to visit so they can witness and Instagram from it/about it. Good work, Ben.

  • @JasonAdams
    @JasonAdams 5 років тому

    Just what that amazing landscape needed.

  • @feliciafriesen
    @feliciafriesen 5 років тому +38

    So creative! I'm looking forward to the furniture ideas for this deck!

    • @HomeMadeModern
      @HomeMadeModern  5 років тому +3

      me too!

    • @120Livi
      @120Livi 5 років тому +2

      It'll need to have wide feet to not pierce the glass

    • @DJULTRA7
      @DJULTRA7 5 років тому +2

      Ever seen Tron Legacy? Kevin Flynn’s house has the light up floor but also uses white Victorian furniture. Some components of the chairs and tables were transparent and behind the scenes footage reveals that they were acrylic with frosted ends, allowing the light to pass through and weave around the furniture. I don’t know how difficult that would be but i think the furniture should make use of the light from below.

    • @JohnSmith-bx1mp
      @JohnSmith-bx1mp 5 років тому

      @@HomeMadeModern clear acylic?

  • @agentred8732
    @agentred8732 5 років тому +1

    Awesome project! Now you need to find a way to float a disco ball above the floor. Oh, and add lasers. And a fog machine, a sound system - and a hot tub!

  • @tomruth9487
    @tomruth9487 5 років тому

    Really nice design.

  • @doubledarefan
    @doubledarefan 5 років тому +6

    Now you just need colorful lights that dance to your fave tunes!
    Disco in the desert!

  • @Poor_Mans_DIY
    @Poor_Mans_DIY 5 років тому +14

    i am bummed that you did not build this in your house like your other wonderful projects but on the other hand, I am impressed with your back yard! LOL. Nice build!

    • @cdmalton1806
      @cdmalton1806 5 років тому +1

      Definitely makes you think of all the possibilities with glass block.

    • @speedracer9132
      @speedracer9132 5 років тому

      ☝️ This is all I came to say....

  • @ryanmundt9628
    @ryanmundt9628 5 років тому

    Wow! Very cool. Important to see all the work that went into it. Pretty elaborate

  •  5 років тому

    If dirt become a problem between the plastic and glass try sanding the bottom of the glass tiles to create the diffuser effect

  • @moneymakingmikeg.9555
    @moneymakingmikeg.9555 5 років тому

    Absolutely so cool!! Just so cool!!!

  • @plutus205
    @plutus205 2 роки тому

    That wood be an awesome pool floor.

  • @danthemakerman
    @danthemakerman 5 років тому +4

    This makes me happy, don't why it just does. Nicely done Ben.

  • @markseifried3959
    @markseifried3959 5 років тому

    You actually did a lot of work. Great!!

  • @buddyharrison2869
    @buddyharrison2869 5 років тому

    Great project ... You don't need a reason when an experience is your goal. Very nice work!

  • @garagemonkeysan
    @garagemonkeysan 5 років тому +9

    Very cool project. Finally we learn why the rock hauler was created. Thanks! : )

  • @curtisruth709
    @curtisruth709 Рік тому

    Looks like something I would do
    Definitely like it very creative sir

  • @SimonKentucky
    @SimonKentucky 5 років тому

    Genius & Creative! Imagine the landing to first floor of a house construction with this idea.

  • @ayo3able
    @ayo3able 5 років тому

    This would be a great performance area for musicians

  • @WayWoodworking
    @WayWoodworking 5 років тому

    The night shots are amazing, cool project!

  • @workshop_edits
    @workshop_edits 5 років тому +1

    This is such an awesome build dude nice one

  • @raraavis7782
    @raraavis7782 5 років тому +3

    Disco in the desert!
    That is such a dope idea 😄
    Would be great for a club or similar location, where people hang out after dark.
    Will the glass stones hold up to being walked on with sandy shoes all the time though? I would imagine, that they become rather scratched and dull after a while. Although that might not make them less pretty at night...just at daytime, maybe.

  • @whazee
    @whazee 5 років тому +1

    That's really cool! Some elegant, sweeping shapes that reflect the light from below would look amazing up there!

  • @Looooooney
    @Looooooney 5 років тому +7

    Is thermal expansion and contraction of the steel a concern which may damage the blocks? What about any risk of glass directly on the steel without a buffer?

    • @edwardschmitt5710
      @edwardschmitt5710 4 роки тому +1

      What about the granular terrain getting picked up and scratching the blocks?

  • @sherryu
    @sherryu 5 років тому +1

    Really beautiful!!!

  • @AJB2K3
    @AJB2K3 5 років тому +1

    Very cool and even better that its done in a place with no electricity.
    Have you contemplated altering it to run of a standalone solar panel?

  • @hamadqatar5838
    @hamadqatar5838 4 роки тому

    The final product is piece of art. I wish to sleep there in dark night watching the sky and stars

  • @johno186
    @johno186 5 років тому +5

    The rock carrier is cool, but you have the excavator that could have hauled all the quickcrete in one load.

    • @richardvinsen2385
      @richardvinsen2385 5 років тому +3

      John O'Halloran And the rocks. And the glass blocks.

  • @vaibhavarora2420
    @vaibhavarora2420 5 років тому +12

    you can definitely shoot a music video on it

    • @HomeMadeModern
      @HomeMadeModern  5 років тому +1

      that is part of the plan!

    • @vaibhavarora2420
      @vaibhavarora2420 5 років тому

      @@HomeMadeModern will wait for the BTS of that

    • @faithking
      @faithking 5 років тому +1

      This made me think of Joji's mv haha

  • @NoBody-zb3so
    @NoBody-zb3so 5 років тому

    My nephew is professional welder and fabricator and lifetime Mcguyver, I think he loved to have a lightup glass deck. But he'd use it as his personal dancefloor because he was born a dancing fool.

  • @mqqnmypops
    @mqqnmypops 5 років тому +1

    Nice 👍 adding Solar panels under the glass blocks along with batt. and controls...yeah probably too diffused👍

  • @sengchiang1992
    @sengchiang1992 5 років тому

    That is superb.

  • @williemakit2015
    @williemakit2015 5 років тому

    Interesting build. I like it! It seems the desert always brings out the most creative elements of those who reside in it.

  • @rauldjrg
    @rauldjrg 5 років тому

    Very creative !!!

  • @extremeballer625
    @extremeballer625 5 років тому

    Sick idea man

  • @refusoagaino6824
    @refusoagaino6824 5 років тому

    Very nice, I hope the thing lasts a long time for many people to find it. Individual experience is what we need more of, to discover ourselves and understand others better. Doubtless some old prospector will see it, and think, "run, aliens"!

  • @FredMcIntyre
    @FredMcIntyre 5 років тому

    Really cool Ben! 👍🏻👊🏻

  • @smokeyrobinson4918
    @smokeyrobinson4918 5 років тому

    Great project😎

  • @VinSpacker
    @VinSpacker 2 роки тому

    Would this be functional for a gaming room? Main concern would be using an office chair on this surface, and whether it would roll smoothly while sitting.

  • @douglasflatley1178
    @douglasflatley1178 5 років тому

    I love that deck!

  • @chaddgiesing3245
    @chaddgiesing3245 5 років тому

    Ive been wanting to use the glass blocks with LEDs for a walking path in the backyard. Awesome idea for a deck.

  • @jdeleon71
    @jdeleon71 4 роки тому

    awesome !! you just gave me an idea for a rooftop

  • @ABM261-zi2gl
    @ABM261-zi2gl 5 років тому

    This cool as hell !!!!!

  • @JTWoodworks
    @JTWoodworks 5 років тому +1

    Super cool! Love the learning experience that you went through

  • @alitayeh2233
    @alitayeh2233 5 років тому

    Piece of art! I love it!

  • @MakeSomething
    @MakeSomething 5 років тому +6

    My goodness, that is inspiring!

  • @_thegrayman
    @_thegrayman 5 років тому

    Certified banger!

  • @debbydhill
    @debbydhill 5 років тому +1

    Very cool!

  • @carralumsden8853
    @carralumsden8853 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing
    Peace

  • @seanmonts2159
    @seanmonts2159 5 років тому

    Super Cool!

  • @MegaGaspadin
    @MegaGaspadin 5 років тому +2

    I was going 100% : "What is this guy doing with some glass bricks in the middle of the desert, what purpose does it serve, it doesn't make any sense?", until you said " I value experiences". Congrats for your view and for sharing this project, sometimes we focus too much on tangible assets and forget to invest towards some unique experiences.

  • @ankursinghkashyap
    @ankursinghkashyap 5 років тому

    You got a mountain for yourself 😱

  • @SIAFU
    @SIAFU 5 років тому +1

    Great build really innovative.

  • @H0B0J0HNS0N
    @H0B0J0HNS0N 4 роки тому

    Really cool! I always loved those blocks.

  • @kashgohel
    @kashgohel 5 років тому +1

    Try lightpainting with fire or light tubes? And are you concerned about possible expansion of the steel and it cracking the glass?

  • @thewoodworker1703
    @thewoodworker1703 5 років тому +13

    Superb ! Perspex type furniture would look cool it would possibly absorb some of the light from below !

  • @LaurensMuse77
    @LaurensMuse77 3 роки тому

    So cool!

  • @GOVEE
    @GOVEE 5 років тому +6

    Awesome! Mostly Govee/Minger Led light strips are used for multicolor room setting up, and it's the first time to be used in this way. Since they are Dreamcolor smart led light, you can set up your own colors and different modes if you connect the lights to our free app called Govee Home!
    For anyone interested in led light strips, feel free to check out more videos on our channel or by searching Govee/Minger Led light strips on UA-cam or Google.
    You are going to love it!❤️❤️❤️

  • @withmocha153
    @withmocha153 5 років тому

    Amazing! Simply amazing! I love it.

  • @kyprossofroniou5312
    @kyprossofroniou5312 5 років тому

    meaningless nice project man !!!

  • @babyvideos3671
    @babyvideos3671 5 років тому +1

    You built this deck... on Mars?

  • @BruceAUlrich
    @BruceAUlrich 5 років тому

    Really cool what you were able to do....AT THE TOP OF A MOUNTAIN!

  • @Ollaris
    @Ollaris 5 років тому +3

    Now this is a certified banger project! Now i want to experiment with glass blocks. I thought Chris is the moonwalk specialist....

  • @markdove5906
    @markdove5906 5 років тому

    Really like this idea I'd quite like to see it Incorporated into composite decking like a little Central square of LED lights 👍

  • @YohanM99
    @YohanM99 5 років тому +3

    Get
    Brandon Woelfel or Peter Mckinnon to do a photo shot there🤯🤯🤯

  • @RonConsumer
    @RonConsumer 5 років тому

    That is so cool... Now I'm going to have to build a smaller version at my parent's house... Thanks for the idea... 👍

  • @bosplaydream
    @bosplaydream 5 років тому

    This is dope Aj. Ben

  • @bobbysimon9699
    @bobbysimon9699 5 років тому

    Nice build, great idea.