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  Specifications

Architectural Masonry products are manufactured with cement and natural aggregates such as sand, pea stone, limestone, expanded shale or pumice and admixtures to prevent efflorescence. 

Integral colored units are available. Color Pigment  is supplied by Solomon Grind-Chemical Services Inc. and other color compound producers.  Solomon Grind uses pure mineral pigments, which are limeproof, lightfast, non bleeding, natural and synthetic iron oxides. For more information on SGS Click Here.

The Dry-Block* System by Grace is an integral water repellent system for an above grade concrete block. It is a complete system of liquid polymeric admixes that are mixed throughout the concrete in both the block and the mortar.  Polymers become permanently "locked into" the units providing long lasting resistance to water penetration.  For more information on the Grace Dry-Block* System Click Here.

All Architectural split face masonry units shall meet or exceed the requirements of the most recent edition of ASTM C-90 or C-145 (which ever is applicable). 


Fire Ratings on Architectural Units made of Sand and Gravel or Limestone:

4 Hr. Ratings 12" 4 Rib Split Fluted
3 Hr. Ratings 12" Split Face, 3 Score or 1 Score
2 Hr. Ratings  10" and  8" Split Face, 3 Score or 1 Score, 8" 4 or 8-Rib Split Fluted   
1 Hr. Ratings All 6" and 4" Architectural Masonry Units

Note:  Fire ratings can be raised significantly by filling cores with grout, sand, or other approved insulation material.


Thermal Ratings  R-Value:

Size Unfilled Medium Wt.105 to 125pcf  Unfilled SuperLite  less than 105pcf  Perlite Insulation with Medium Wt 105 to 125pcf  Foam Insulation with Medium Wt. 105 to 125pcf 
12' 2.3 4.4 6.18 8.0
10" 2.2   5.14 6.75
8" 2.1 3.5 4.40 6.1
6" 1.95   3.40 5.6

For more information on SuperLite Units Click Here.

For more information on Perlite Loosefill Insulation Click Here.

For more information on Foam Insulation  Click Here.


 Smooth Face and Smooth Face 1, 3, and 5* Score Architectural Units available in:

  Nominal Dimensions  

       4" x 8" x 16"
      
6" x 8" x 16"
      
8" x 8" x 16"
    
10" x 8" x 16"
    
12" x 8" x 16"

* available in  4" unit only


Split Face and Split Face 1 Score Architectural Units available in:

  Nominal Dimensions   

       4" x 8" x 16"
      
6" x 8" x 16"
      
8" x 8" x 16"
    
10" x 8" x 16"
    
12" x 8" x 16"


4 Rib, 8 Rib Split Fluted Architectural Units available in:

Nominal Dimensions  Actual Dimension  4 Rib Actual Dimension  8 Rib
4" x 8" x 16" 5 1/4" x 7 5/8" x 15 5/8" 3 5/8" x 7 5/8" x 
15 5/8"
 8" x 8" x 16"  9 1/4" x 7 5/8" x 15 5/8"  8 1/2" x 7 5/8" x 
15 5/8"
12" x 8" x 16  13 1/4" x 7 5/8" x 15 5/8"  

Proudfoot SoundBlox:

We are an authorized manufacturer of these acoustical masonry units designed for noise control problems.  They are an excellent choice for industrial settings, gymnasiums, mechanical equipment rooms, and comparable installations.  For more information on Proudfoot SoundBlox Click Here.


Astra Glaze and Trendstone by Trenwyth:

Michigan Certified Concrete Products Inc. is a distributor for these high quality Glazed and Burnished Architectural units.  Whether used by themselves or in combination with our own Custom Architectural Units we can help you create an impressive design through a variety of colors, scoring patterns, chamfers and special shapes. For more information on Trenwyth Click Here.


Terrastop Landscaping Retaining Wall System:   

We are an authorized manufacturer of these interlocking wall units ideal for commercial and residential use, straight or curved applications, and are available in a variety of colors.

Stretchers & Cap Units 12"D x 4"H x 8"W 
Footing Units   24"D x 4"H x 8"W

For more information on Terrastop installation Click Here.

For more information on TerraStop in general Click Here.

To compliment your landscape projects we handle a full line of Interlocking Pavers from Oaks Pavers.  For more information on Oaks Pavers Click Here.


Contact Michigan Certified Concrete Products, Inc.
Address:

1235 Hoyt Street, S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Phone: (616) 241-4461

Fax: (616) 241-6029

E-mail: mail@micertconcrete.com


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