diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/seibel/distanthorizons/core/wrapperInterfaces/block/IBlockStateWrapper.java b/core/src/main/java/com/seibel/distanthorizons/core/wrapperInterfaces/block/IBlockStateWrapper.java
index acf89aa65..d9caddb31 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/seibel/distanthorizons/core/wrapperInterfaces/block/IBlockStateWrapper.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/seibel/distanthorizons/core/wrapperInterfaces/block/IBlockStateWrapper.java
@@ -49,6 +49,11 @@ public interface IBlockStateWrapper extends IDhApiBlockStateWrapper
 	boolean isBeaconBlock();
 	/** IE a glass block that can affect the beacon beam color */
 	boolean isBeaconTintBlock();
+	/** 
+	 * Returns true for any blocks that allow beacon beams to go through.
+	 * IE: glass, stairs, bedrock, chests, end portal frames, carpet, cake 
+	 */
+	boolean allowsBeaconBeamPassage();
 	/** 
 	 * The blocks used by a beacon's base
 	 * IE Iron, diamond, gold, etc. 
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/seibel/distanthorizons/core/wrapperInterfaces/chunk/IChunkWrapper.java b/core/src/main/java/com/seibel/distanthorizons/core/wrapperInterfaces/chunk/IChunkWrapper.java
index 4184513b0..c08b1b582 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/seibel/distanthorizons/core/wrapperInterfaces/chunk/IChunkWrapper.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/seibel/distanthorizons/core/wrapperInterfaces/chunk/IChunkWrapper.java
@@ -381,8 +381,9 @@ public interface IChunkWrapper extends IBindable
 		for (int y = beaconRelPos.getY() +1; y <= maxY; y++)
 		{
 			IBlockStateWrapper block = centerChunk.getBlockState(beaconRelPos.getX(), y, beaconRelPos.getZ());
-			if (!block.isAir() && block.getOpacity() == LodUtil.BLOCK_FULLY_OPAQUE)
+			if (!block.allowsBeaconBeamPassage())
 			{
+				// beam is blocked by this block
 				return null;
 			}