What size opening is required for a glass block installation that is 9 units wide and 11 units high consisting of 6" blocks?

To determine the correct size opening for a glass block installation, it's essential to understand how the dimensions of the blocks translate into the total size of the opening. Each glass block in this case is 6 inches on each side, and the installation requires a total of 9 units in width and 11 units in height.

First, calculate the width of the glass block installation. Since each block is 6 inches wide, the total width needed is:

[ \text{Total Width} = 9 \text{ blocks} \times 6 \text{ inches/block} = 54 \text{ inches} ]

Next, convert inches to feet for easier comparison, as there are 12 inches in a foot:

[ 54 \text{ inches} \div 12 = 4.5 \text{ feet} ]

This translates to 4 feet 6 inches. However, it's also important to account for the necessary clearance when installing the blocks, which typically requires some additional space around the entire perimeter. The common practice adds an extra ⅜ inch on each side for ease of installation.

Now, for the height, the calculation is similar:

[ \text{Total Height} = 11 \text{ blocks}