Since 1882, when the first concrete
block was cast, concrete masonry units
have become a standard building
material. Concrete blocks create
structures that are economical, energy
efficient, fire-resistant, and require
minimal maintenance.
The CMU- concrete masonry unit - or standard concrete block is a rectangular
8X8X16-inch unit made mainly of portland cement, gravel, sand, and water.
Concrete masonry is widely used to construct small and large structures. The
most common application of concrete masonry is walls for buildings. However,
other uses for concrete masonry units include retaining walls, chimneys,
fireplaces, and fire safe enclosures of stairwells,
elevator shafts, and storage vaults.
Hudson Quarry stocks an expansive inventory of
Genest block, the industry standard for quality
concrete masonry units. Let us be your one stop
shop for all of your masonry product needs.
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