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When the only answer is quarried limestone, but you want the uniform look and installation efficiency of masonry units, Adair® is elegance made simple. Adair Masonry Units combine from the beauty and durability of quarried stone with the convenience of pre-cut standard depth masonry units. Three standard sizes, a variety of textures and a range […]

Concrete masonry units are a versatile, environmentally friendly building product that can be used for a variety of applications. Contact us to learn more!

Wood Studs and Drywall CMU concrete walls combine the strength of Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) with the versatility of a wood stud framework and drywall finishing. In this system, wooden studs are attached to the CMU wall, creating a frame to which drywall can be affixed. Downloads online #walls #concrete #structural #construction #buildings

Acoustical CMU Soundblox® SOUNDBLOX® masonry units are attractive, economical, and efficient sound absorbing units with the same compressive strength as standard hollow CMU’s. Rugged and durable in construction, SOUNDBLOX® masonry units are an excellent choice for industrial settings, gymnasiums, mechanical equipment rooms and anywhere there is the potential for noise control problems. SOUNDBLOX® derive their …

TEK 2-1A © 2002 National Concrete Masonry Association NCMA TEK National Concrete Masonry Association an information series from the national authority on concrete masonry technology Figure 1—Nominal and Actual Unit DimensionsActual Unit Dimensions Nominal Unit Dimensions 8″ (203 mm) 7 5/8″ (194 mm) 16″ (406 mm) 155/8″ (397 mm) 8″ (203 mm) 75/8″ (194 mm) … Continue reading "TYPICAL SIZES AND SHAPES OF CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS"

Concrete masonry unit walls are versatile and durable. Learn what a CMU wall is and discover the numerous parts and available options when building one, whether indoors or out.

Backed by the infrastructure of its parent Oldcastle, Echelon Masonry promises the most comprehensive offering of architectural masonry in the industry. Read more and download Echelon's masonry Revit families with BIMsmith.

A cavity composite masonry wall integrates two distinct wythes, commonly a single brick layer and a single Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) layer, separated by a gap or cavity. This design aims to combine the aesthetic appeal of brick with the cost-effective and versatile nature of CMU. The intervening cavity plays a pivotal role in moisture prevention, ensuring that dampness doesn't permeate the interior spaces. Downloads online #walls #masonry #bricks #construction #buildings