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Stretcher BlocksA stretcher b lock is the most c o m m o n l yused block in construction. It is laid w i t hits len gt h parallel to the face of the w a l l .

Bu ll NoseA bull-nose block serves the same purpose asa corner block, but it is used where roundcorners are desired.

Corner BlocksA corner block is used for corners at simplewindow and door openings.

Corner ReturnA concrete masonry unit having a solid face atone end, as well as solid faces on the sides.

Double Corner / Pier BlocksA double-corner or pier block is used forconstructing piers pilasters or for any otherpurpose where both ends of the block would be visible.

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Pilaster Block

Concrete masonry units designed to form plain or

reinforced concrete masonry pilasters of the projecting

type.

Coping Blocks

A concrete masonry unit having a solid top, for use as acoping at the top and finishing course in wall construction.

Sash / Jamb BlocksA concrete masonry unit which has an end slot (rabbet) for use atan opening to receive a jamb. A wood-sash jamb block is used witha stretcher and a corner block around elaborate window openings.The recess in the block al lows room f or the various casingmembers, as in a double-hung window.

Sill BlocksA solid concrete masonry unit used as a sill for an opening.

Cap Blocks

Control Joint Block
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Sound Absorbing Masonry Units

Bond Beam Block / Lintel BlockA special U-shaped concrete block used withotherblocks to form a continuous-bond beam orlintel. Reinforcing steel is placed in the void followed

by mortarorgrout.

Open End BlockAn A-block orH-block ofconcrete masonry.A block ofstandard material and size built withrecessed end webs.

Header BlockA concrete masonry unit from which part of oneface shellhas been removed to facilitate bondingwith adjacent masonry, such as brick facing.

Split Faced BlocksSplit Face is the versatile concrete masonry thatoffers so much to everyone. It allows the architect

the flexibility of blending it with other surfaces andtextures. A solid or hollow concrete masonry unit,split lengthwise after curing; laid with the fracturedsurface exposed, so as to provide a rough texture.For the builder/owner, there are advantages ofeconomy, low maintenance, and long lasting beauty.It is a building material that improves with age.Split face block has, for many years been aleading masonry material, used in many applications.With the availability of a variety of sizes and colors, itallows for a wide range of uses. Whether it beconstruction of a new home, office building, warehouse,

or the remodeling of a storefront, split face block canbe the answer. Not only is it a versatile building material,it is also virtually maintenance free and fire-resistant.With split face block, creative possibilities abound forenhancing buildings of all types and sizes.
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Faced BlocksConcrete masonry units having a special ceramic, glazed,plastic, or polished, face surface. It can be used for external

and internal load-bearing and non load-bearing walls.

Scored BlocksMasonry blocks having grooves on its surface.Scored blockgives a higher detail look with no additional labour. The scoreis designed to resemble a raked mortar joint and gives the feelof quality craftsmanship. We offer two styles of scored blocksingle score and triple score in full highs and half highs. Bothscored blocks come in various sizes fit for veneer applications

as well as a finished structural wall.

Shadow BlocksA concrete masonry unit whose face is shaped so as to elicitpatterns of light and dark on its surface.

Screen Block
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2 Brick Units

4 Units (Grey Block, Split-Face)

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16 Units (Grey Block)

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Batangas State University

Main Campus II, Alangilan, Batangas City

College of Engineering, Architecture, Fine Arts and Computing Sciences

Research

(BT 202 Building Technology 2)

Prepared for:

Arch. Bernadine Ilagan

Prepared by:

Bicol, Meryll Mae G.

(ARC 2201)

Documents

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