Even better!įor questions related to Concrete Masonry you can ask it here, tweet Heidi, or connect on Linkedin Concrete Masonry goes with school design like peanut butter and jelly. For the Material Resources (MR) category, CMU contributes to several credits many of our CMU colors have recycled content we have EPD (Environmental Product Declarations) for each one of our mix designs and we also have HPD (Health Product Declarations). STC ratings for structural concrete masonry fit perfectly with the LEED V4 requirements. Mass walls are allowed to have less insulation compared to other building types (such as steel or wood frame) to pass the energy code. Also, thermal mass of CMU structures is recognized by the IECC. Storm shelters are usually constructed of reinforced concrete masonry, and the thermal mass of CMU adds to the passive survivability of a building. This means less repairs and maintenance, which leads to lower life cycle costs. CMU construction is also well known for its durability.
These architectural finishes save money by eliminating the need for additional wall coverings, and for interior use, they contribute to one of the LEED V4 Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) credits as an inherently non-emitting material. They are available with several architectural finishes such as polished, textured polished, ground face and split face. Concrete Masonry units come in countless color options, featuring beautiful exposed natural aggregates. We manufacture A LOT of Concrete Masonry Units for school construction, for all of the reasons you asked about, Cedar. Construction for Economy, Durability And Resiliency A: Is Concrete Masonry Construction a good option?
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You can download a high resolution version of this texture and a matching bump map or CAD hatch (compatible with AutoCAD and Revit) using Architextures Create with a Pro Subscription.Q: For our school project, the structure must be cost effective, resilient, durable, have interior walls with great STC ratings, and must contribute to LEED v4. It can be used as a SketchUp texture, Revit material or imported into Photoshop for use in 2D illustrations. This image is seamless, meaning it can be tiled repeatedly for use in architectural drawings and 3D models.
Each alternating course is offset by a half stretcher. The stretcher bond is one of the most common bonds used in masonry construction and uses stretchers, bricks laid flat with their long edge parallel to the wall. This texture uses a running pattern also known as a stretcher bond. CMU blocks are often used as structural elements for buildings of all types, typically covered with rendering treatments to form external walls, cladding, facades, and landscaping elements. A blend of cement, aggregate, and water, CMU blocks are typically manufactured to standard sizes with a hollow core to reduce cost and weight. The joints are filled with mortar and are 10 mm (0.4 inches) in width.Ĭoncrete masonry units (CMUs) are manufactured concrete blocks used widely in architecture and construction. The image represents a physical area of 1800 x 1409 mm (70.9 x 55.5 inches) in total, with each individual block measuring approximately 440 x 225 mm. A seamless concrete texture with cmu block arranged in a stretcher pattern.
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