Split Face Concrete Block Retaining Wall With Motor

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.

Split face concrete block retaining wall with motor.

Stonewall select is engineered to be the easiest quickest wall to install. Split face masonry is thermally efficient sound absorbent and fire resistant making it a preferred product in the construction of commercial projects such as theaters schools and municipal buildings. Concrete masonry provides a cost effective answer to a variety of essential building needs including structure fire separation architectural finish sound control and low. 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.

This block is available in two different colors to fit with the design scheme of your project. The price for standard units is about 3 each. Non standard versions are available in other sizes and styles for 3 to 5 each. No mortar is needed and no special expertise is required.

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. Split face block prices per block cmu. So it can easily be lifted carried and set in place by just one person. This 8 wide load bearing block has a rugged natural texture on one side and is ideal for structural walls.

D x h x l nominal size inches. Since all unnecessary weight has been removed each stonewall select unit weighs up to 43 lessthan other concrete retaining wall blocks. This unique texture allows a ballet of sunlight and shadow to dance across the building s facade throughout the day creating an ever changing visually appealing finish which enhances the character of any structure. The rough surface adds dimension while discouraging graffiti when used for masonry walls.

Our split face masonry can be used as a load bearing wall or as a veneer and it blends well with other architectural block finishes. The county block retaining wall system is an impeccable solution for planting beds steps or multi level terraces. Add a decorative touch to your construction project with this split face block. A broken rock face appearance with a rough and rugged texture reveals the beauty of the natural aggregates used in the block s manufacture.