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Split face concrete block wall.
Non standard versions are available in other sizes and styles for 3 to 5 each.
Split face split face block provides an attractive alternative to standard precision block.
The texture of a split face block is somewhat like that of cut stone and is distinguished by the presence of a split down the middle of the block.
Best block is a leading manufacturer of concrete products for the residential construction.
August 10 2020.
Often referred to as a concrete masonry unit or cmu a standard split face cinder block is 8 by 8 by 16 inches made of concrete and features a textured pattern on only one side.
Since the mid 1990s especially during the building boom of the early to mid 2000 s there were many new condominium buildings constructed in the chicago area.
Add a decorative touch to your construction project with this split face block.
This block is available in two different colors to fit with the design scheme of your project.
This 8 wide load bearing block has a rugged natural texture on one side and is ideal for structural walls.
If you use our split face concrete block in the construction of non load bearing walls the blocks will comply with the astm c129 standard.
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Split face like all our architectural units contain an integral water repellent.
The price for standard units is about 3 each.
The rough surface adds dimension while discouraging graffiti when used for masonry walls.
Also known as a concrete masonry unit the split face block is a type of concrete block that has an added element of design that creates a visually attractive look.
Many of these condominium buildings utilized a newer exterior masonry product that is commonly called split faced concrete block.
These split face blocks also meet the astm c90 standard specification for load bearing concrete masonry units and can be used at grade and below grade.
Concrete masonry provides a cost effective answer to a variety of essential building needs including structure fire separation architectural finish sound control and low.
What is split faced block and why was it used.
The straight split face block retaining wall system provides clean lines for a wide range of retaining wall projects.
Concrete block with split face has one smooth face and one fractured face.
Split face block prices per block cmu.
It has a broken rock face appearance with a rough and rugged texture revealing the natural aggregates used in its manufacture.