Conventional 8 inch concrete block walls have an R-value of 0.08 per square inch, or about 2.5 for the whole block. Insulated concrete blocks can increase their R-value to about 1.2 per square inch, and air-entrained blocks can have R-values as high as 3.9. Concrete Block Sizes and CMU Dimensions. For instance, a 6' CMU is nominally 6' deep. As with brick, CMUs have actual dimensions and nominal dimensions. The nominal dimension of a CMU is the actual dimension plus the width of the mortar joint. Typical CMU mortar joints are 3/8'. The nominal dimension works within the 4' grid that other construction materials follow.
Split Face BlockSplit Face masonry units are integrally colored pre-finished architectural concrete blocks with a beautiful, rough-hewn texture on one or more faces. Units are molded with two units attached face to face. The units are then mechanically split apart after having been cured, leaving the split face with a rough texture, similar to natural stone. The splitting process reveals the aggregates used in the block, so different aggregates will give different appearances and no two units are exactly alike.
Astra-Glaze-SW+® Glazed Masonry UnitsGlazed face units are perfect for many commercial, retail, institutional and industrial applications with their impervious surface, flexible design options, and recycled content. Astra-Glaze SW+® glazed units are pre-faced architectural concrete masonry blocks with a thermoset glazing compound permanently molded on one or more faces.
This glazing compound is cured and heat-treated in gas-fired tunnel kilns, thus becoming an integral part of the unit. The glazed facings are molded in individual molds, ensuring dimensional uniformity regardless of minor variations in the block. Cordova Stone™From top to bottom, Cordova Stone™ can economically supply you with the look and feel of natural limestone or cast stone. Cordova Stone units are high-density, pre-finished architectural concrete masonry units that achieve the look of natural stone by incorporating all-natural aggregates, delivering the prestigious appearance which has remained a desired look for centuries. This high-quality masonry product adds beauty and elegance to all residential, commercial and institutional projects. Franklin Stone™ 1-inchWhether you prefer smooth texture and clean lines, or a bold chiseled face, Franklin Stone™ 1-inch stone veneers are the ideal product for the look of cast stone with modern manufactured masonry veneer advantages.
Franklin Stone™ masonry block is made from a mixture of white portland cement combined with fine aggregates, resulting in a highly dense product with a texture similar to that of natural limestone. Unlike other masonry units, the aggregates do not show giving Franklin Stone™ 1-inch block its consistent, natural finish. Waterford Stone®Waterford Stone® evokes the natural, time-honed look of hand-cut stone with its antiqued edges and textured face while featuring the modern benefits of manufactured masonry.
Waterford Stone® grants unparalleled design flexibility with its diverse array of sizes and colors, employing Oldcastle’s unique multiple color blending system that will last the life of your home. Whether your architectural style is elegant sophistication or old-world class, Waterford Stone® provides the perfect exterior finish. Amerimix has been producing high quality products for almost 20 years. What started as a regional Florida business has grown to become a national player in preblended, cementitious bagged materials.
Our driving principal, to manufacture high performing products that take the risk and guesswork out of jobsite mixing, is based on a process that combines formula development in our state-of-the-art laboratory with hands on feedback from masons on the job. This process combined with high quality raw materials and factory controlled blending guarantees top quality preblended products on every job. With Amerimix there is Pride in Every Bag™.