Specification Foamed
1.02 REFERENCES: A. Standards of the following as referenced: 1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). 1.03 DEFINITIONS: A Terms: 1. ACMU: Architectural Concrete Masonry Unit. 2. CMU: Concrete Masonry Unit. 1.04 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: A. Performance requirements: 1. Meet Factory Mutual Systems, Class A rating when tested in accord with ASTM E84-86. See #1.
VOBB insulation
...to provide alternatives based on experience. You should choose the method that works best for you. Insulation As the use of VOBB block is the same material as regular CMU's (Concrete Masonry Unit), it is important to use the proper insulation to reduce heating and cooling costs for an enclosed building. Basically, there are two practices for insulation. See #2.
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QUIKRETE® - Glossary
...the boards indicate the location of the edges of the footings and the structure being built. Bed Joint The horizontal layer of mortar on which a masonry unit is laid. Block A concrete masonry unit made with fine aggregate and cement that is shaped in a mold. Any of a variety of shaped light-weight or standard weight masonry units. Bond The property... See #3.
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QUIKRETE® - Glossary
...the boards indicate the location of the edges of the footings and the structure being built. Bed Joint The horizontal layer of mortar on which a masonry unit is laid. Block A concrete masonry unit made with fine aggregate and cement that is shaped in a mold. Any of a variety of shaped light-weight or standard weight masonry units. Bond The property... See #4.
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Architectural Acoustics and Soundproofing Resources from Acoustiblok
...Research Data: This page from the Masonry Advisory Council gives STC (Sound Transmission Class) data for many typical masonry walls. It is helpful to know that a "CMU" is a "Concrete Masonry Unit", a.k.a. cinderblock, when reading this table. Also gives STC and IIC ratings for hollow core precast concrete floors, and acoustical data on specially... See #5.
EnerBlock Entry
...Insulated Concrete Masonry System, Crush Ribs, West, Lloyd West, Chuck West, West Materials, Concrete Masonry, Concrete Block, NCMA Certification, Thermal Insulating Barriers, Concrete Masonry Unit, CMU, R-Value Evaluation Program, Integrally Insulated Concrete Masonry System, Reinforced Concrete Masonry, Correctional Facilities, Basements. See #6.
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Fence
...attempts to replicate the strength of stone while improving its shape for vertical stacking. Brick is a type of compressed earth mass while block is usually considered a concrete masonry unit ( cmu blocks ) made from dry-cast concrete. Like more modern stone fences, brick and block fencing utilizes mortar for binding and strengthening.... See #7.
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Masonry - Prism Pigments
...| PreCast | Mulch | Gallery | FAQs | Contact Us HOME nbsp; MASONRY With Prism Pigments Masonry Color infinite possibilities exist. Our masonry colors when added to your concrete masonry unit or mortar mixture can be formulated to complement or contrast any masonry material being used on a project. Whether you are mixing mortar color on... See #8.
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Slump Block, Glendale, Arizona, AZ
M.U.'s Contact Us Slump Block Slump Blocks are produced by Young Block Co. to the highest quality standards possible in the industry. Slump Block is a concrete masonry unit developed primarily to emulate the appearance of cut or chiseled stone as well as the mud adobes used by Masons in the southwest for centuries. The... See #9.
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HARD-COAT COLORED STUCCO & DECORATIVE COATINGS BY SIDER-OXYDRO, INC.
Hard-Coat Cement Colored Stucco & Decorative Coatings CUSTOM COLORS AVAILABLE! From stick frame construction to traditional concrete masonry unit construction and forms in between, Sider-Oxydro provides simple solutions for Hard-Coat Stucco & Decorative Coatings. Sider-Oxydro's decorative coatings are strong... See #10.
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Prairie Stone Masonry Units | Trenwyth Industries | an Oldcastle Company
A versatile high density architectural concrete masonry unit from Trenwyth Industries. In a veneer or through wall application, PRAIRIE stone offers immense design flexibility. See #11.
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Northeast Solite Corporation - Solite® Kenlite® Hydrocure® - Solar Block
One of the most significant developments in passive solar design is SOLARBLOCK®, a concrete masonry unit of 100% Solite® or Kenlite® lightweight aggregate. See #12.
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Nitterhouse Masonry Products - NMP Architectural Legacy Stone
NMP Architectural Legacy Stone, Legacy, Stone, King Size CMU, Concrete Masonry Unit, Terrazzo. See #13.
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