Architectural Blocks
Achieve structural integrity and a great finished look in one step with architectural block. One of the oldest and most proven of all building materials, concrete masonry is still used today in many applications – from sophisticated commercial construction to innovative residential design.
Split Face Block
Split Block… the all-around building material. Split Block has, for many years, been a leading masonry material used in many applications. With the availability of a variety of sizes and colors it allows for a wide range of uses, whether it be the construction of a new home, office building, warehouse or the remodeling of a store front, split block can answer the need.
Not only is it a versatile building material but it is also virtually maintenance free and fire-resistant.
With split block creative possibilities abound for enhancing building of all types and sizes.
One of the oldest and most proven of all building materials, concrete masonry, is still used today in a multitude of applications. These range from sophisticated commercial construction to the most innovative residential design.
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Split Face Block Types Available
Split Fluted Block
Split Fluted Block is growing in popularity all over the country. Architects in ever increasing numbers are specifying it in new construction as well as in the modification of existing structures.
Beauty, ruggedness, and versatility are just a few reasons why the demand for split fluted block has been so great.
These units are available in a wide variety of styles, sizes, and colors with an almost endless list of applications such as offices, factories, high rise buildings, and residential use. Whether you are designing an office building or a warehouse, why not incorporate Split Fluted Block to give it that extra touch.
These are some of the most popular concrete masonry units used in the building industry. A wide variety of fluted are available in various styles, sizes, and color. Progressive architects now specify these units for an almost limitless variety of applications: Residential, high rise buildings, industrial, and institutional.
Suggested Split Fluted Block Corner Detail
Simplified system allows use of same corner block with 4″, 8″, and 12″ stretcher block construction, reducing waste and improving flexibility of corner block utilization.
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Split Fluted Block Types Available
Scored Block
Scored Block offers an interesting array of design possibilities. If you are looking for added beauty and pleasing design for a masonry wall, scored block may be your answer
At little or no extra cost Scored Block can be used without sacrificing any loadbearing capabilities. Concrete masonry is a complete building design system offering fire safety, energy saving and sound absorption as well as fast, low cost construction.
Scored Block, like many other masonry units, is applicable to the interior, as well as the exterior.
Whether you are designing an office building or a warehouse why not incorporate Scored Block to give it that extra touch.
Scored units are available with 1, 2, 3, 5, or 7 scores as illustrated to the left. Units are also available in 4″ Split Scored, 8″ Split Scored, or 12″ Split Scored with 1, 2, 3, or 7 scores. Corner units with scores on the end are also available.
Scored Block Types
All block dimensions shown are just samples, all sizes are not shown.
Castle Rock
The richly textured face of Castle Rock exhibits a vivid variety of shapes when laid in simple running bond. When illuminated by natural or incandescent light, the shimmering shadows of Castle Rock produce countless new patterns and depths. This vibrant masonry unit results in walls with rugged beauty at the cost efficient price of Designer Series Block. Castle Rock units are well suited for exterior or interior walls. Castle Rock units are load-bearing, fire-resistant, noise-reducing and durable.
Castle Rock Statistics
Product Information
Castle Rock is an architectural concrete masonry unit in which the 8″ x 16″ surface is subdivided into three unequal sections in the mold. Further these sections are split automatically on different planes which provides four different shapes in each pair of blocks.
Installation
Castle Rock units are laid in running (half) bond. Units are selected randomly so as not to create a defined pattern. The back side of the block is kept smooth and plumb. All mortar joints are tooled and/or compressed. Units may be laid upside down at random. Quarter, half, and three-quarter pieces work well with the random pattern.
Materials
Castle Rock is made with normal weight aggregates complying with ASTM C-33 or, where appropriate, lightweight aggregates complying with ASTM C-331.
Color
Integral color is mixed with the cement and aggregates to match the color selection offered by the concrete block manufacturer of Castle Rock
Technical Data
Castle Rock is manufactured in nominal face dimensions 8″ high x 16″ long in standard thicknesses(4″,8″,12″,etc.). Special shapes are provided for as required for corners, jambs, control joints, and lintels.
Castle Rock is also available in 1/2 hi-units. Contact us for specific sizes produced.
Performance
Castle Rock CMUs are manufactured to meet or exceed ASTM C-90 grade N.
Block Types & Project Showcase
Block dimensions shown are just samples, all sizes are not shown.
Jacobsville Designer Series
Jacobsville BlockStone™
This architectural masonry unit is produced with a split face and is designed to simulate the sandstone blocks cut from the Jacobsville Quarry. The soft red tones of the masonry unit have been specially blended from aggregates and color which match the uniqueness of this Lake Superior quarry. Jacobsville BlockStone gives the designer endless creative flexibility as the units are available in full or half high.
Jacobsville RockStone™
In Michigan’s Copper Country and throughout the Midwest, thousands of fine examples of Jacobsville sandstone exist on large family homes, churches, city halls and libraries, to name a few. Jacobsville RockStone is produced to give the designer the look of the Jacobsville Quarry’s non-processed stone but at a cost effective price and with quick availability. The wall is filled with a spectacular shadow effect throughout the soft red tones of the masonry using multiple splitters during the fabrication process. These units are available in full high 4″, 10″, 12″, or half high 4″ veneer.
Jacobsville RedStone™
RedStone is a masonry unit produced with the colors and aggregates designed to simulate the smooth architectural pieces crafted by the artisans at the Jacobsville Quarry. The soft red tones match the natural beauty of this Lake Superior geological color and provide the designer with a smooth sand finish.
Product Information Sheet
General: The Jacobsville Designer Series was developed as a substitute for the sandstone found near Jacobsville which was a popular construction material that was quarried from Michigan’s Copper Country. After years of testing, Superior Block has been able to consistently match the Jacobsville sandstone’s soft red tones and has developed a product line that includes a variety of shapes and sizes in both full and half high configurations. The ability to manufacture this product in so many shapes and sizes had made the product user friendly with architects, builders, developers and owners. The Jacobsville Designer Series’ physical performance, availability and inexpensive cost have made it a valued alternative in the marketplace.
Physical Performance: The Jacobsville Designer Series exceeds the requirements of ASTM-C90 for strength and absorption. Only the best liquid color pigments are used in the manufacture of this product. The soft-red tones are achieved by the accurate blending of pigments and the selection of blended aggregates that are unique to the Copper Country. BlockStone, RockStone, and RedStone are made with an integral water resistant polymer during the manufacturing process. Dry-Block resists water penetration. This system for water repellency requires excellent workmanship and design details. A surface sealer is recommended for all types of architectural masonry including the Designer Series.
Availability: The Jacobsville Designer Series can normally be delivered within four to six weeks from date of order. This response time is the exception in the construction industry where order times for materials can often result in months of delay.
Size Configurations
Architectural Design Professionals are encouraged to contact the manufacturer for special shape availability.
BlockStone TM | RockStone TM |
RedStone TM | 4” full or half high veneer solid |
| 4” full or half high veneer solid | 10” full high |
| 6” full or half high | 12” full high |
| 8” full or half high | |
| 10” full high | |
| 12” full or half high |
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Block dimensions shown are just samples, all sizes are not shown.
