Split Face Concrete Masonry Units (CMU)
Grand Blanc Cement Products has been manufacturing decorative split face block for over half a century. With a wide variety of colors available, and access to spectacular aggregates that are unique to the Great Lakes region, our split-face cmu line is a designer’s dream. We ship to locations around the country and we’re happy to say that our client base is regularly expanding to new regions.
We believe our list of projects speaks for itself, and we’re committed to excellence when it comes to customer service, quality of products, and creating long lasting positive relationships with our architects nationwide. We are confident to put our products up against any competition in terms of quality, and we hold ourselves to a very high standard of excellence.
Split Face Block
Split face concrete block provides an extremely popular texture since no two block are exactly the same. Along with their appealing texture, these concrete masonry units naturally display a wide array of stones and aggregates making it one of the premier selections for many architectural designs.
This type of block still remains atop the list as one the most aesthetically pleasing and versatile masonry products available today for many reasons. Splitface concrete masonry units can be used as a load-bearing product or a veneer product, and they are available in a wide range of sizes including oversize units such as 4x8x24 and 4x12x24.
They are also available in half-high units which provide a unique design opportunity to create a finished look on both the interior and exterior at the same time. By utilizing a load-bearing single wythe wall system in half-high concrete masonry units, the interior walls will look like smooth brick while the exterior walls will have an attractive appearance as well.
Not only do these block have a unique architectural appearance, they are also manufactured to exceed very high compressive strengths and low absorption rates. Our cmu’s are also produced with an integral water repellent. Whether your building requires load-bearing cmu’s or veneer cmu’s, splitface masonry units are sure to provide you with the type of structural integrity and decorative architectural appearance that will look great for decades.
