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Single Wythe CMU

This article outlines the proper material selection, insulation selection, detailing and workmanship required to create an effective single wythe cmu wall

Designing Single Wythe Block Walls That don't Take on Water

A commonly asked question for us answered - "how should a single wythe concrete block wall be designed and built to prevent moisture penetration

Design of Concrete Block Veneers in Cavity Walls

Concrete block veneers, whether smooth face block, ground face block or split face block - all need to be detailed properly to prevent cracking and/or water penetration.

Design of Concrete Block Veneers in Stud Walls

Concrete masonry veneers used over stud walls have a different set of requirements the designer must take into account. 

Crack Control in 4" Concrete Masonry Veneers

Using concrete masonry bandings successfully without cracking problems through proper design and workmanship.

Masonry Urbanus

Design guide for low-rise multi-family masonry structures - 3d photorealistic drawings throughout.

Lightweight CMU Advantages

Article showing the advantages of using lightweight Concrete Masonry Units

Tall slender walls

Article showing tall slender warehouse walls with CMU

Getting Grout into a Wall

Article explaining the process of grouting using the lastest technology

Mortarless Block Systems

Innovative mortarless systems have improved with time and are now more competitive in many more market segments than before

Post-Tensioned Masonry Slashes the Need for Grout

Unlike conventional reinforced masonry, which requires grout in every core containing rebar, post-tensioning tendons don't need grout

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Single Wythe CMU

A four page brochure showing the proper material selection, insulation selection, detailing and workmanship required to create an effective single wythe cmu wall

Masonry Urbanus

Design guide for low-rise multi-family masonry structures - 3d photorealistic drawings throughout.

Concrete Masonry Firewall Details

3d and 2d drawings showing concrete masonry firewalls used in wood frame structures

Case Study # 16 - Block Stands Tall at the Box Office

A case study of exceptionally tall state of the art reinforced concrete block walls use for theaters in the chicagoland area.

Ramblings 3  - Charles Ostrander

Crack control in 4" CMU

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