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ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE MASONRY 

- Basalite Concrete Products | Architectural Concrete Masonry Design Guide - basalite-cmu

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CMU 101 \ THE BASICS

Take a moment to review the fundamentals of exceptional concrete masonry design.

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Five Keys
to Success

Moisture Control

Important
Differences

Density vs Strength

CMU + Steel
+ Mortar + Grout

The Whole System

Understand
Your Options

Color, Texture & Pattern

Conventional
Details

Corners, Caps & Openings

Insulation vs
Thermal Mass

Thermal & Energy Design

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There are more options with concrete masonry than you might have ever imagined.

Mix Design Options

Color Options
Texture Options
Pattern Options
Shape Options
Specialty Units

DESIGN OPTIONS

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SAMPLE LIBRARY BY REGION

Choose your region then select from more than 200 CMU color and texture combinations.

 

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SPECIFICATIONS

Stay up to date on current standards and ensure the specification and design intent are aligned.

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