The nominal width of blocks for exterior walls and load bearing interior walls should be a minimum of 6 inches and the face shell a minimum thickness of 1.
Concrete block wall section.
Non load bearing partitions may be constructed using blocks with a nominal thickness of 4 or 6.
Concrete foundation stem walls that support light frame above grade walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with this section.
Shea concrete s high performing precast concrete retaining wall systems stand tall in new england s active climate and because of their durability remain a staple of our concrete products.
Stem walls not laterally supported at top.
Require a pilot hole.
The depth and size of the foundation will vary depending on the size of the concrete block wall and the weight it must support but a typical freestanding wall requires a foundation that is about twice as wide as the wall itself and which extends about 1 foot down below the frost line.
Best for heavy duty load applications in concrete blocks and thin wall or solid concrete.
Our precast concrete retaining wall blocks play a central role in the retaining walls that we design and manufacture.
Concrete masonry is well suited for below grade applications because of its strength durability economy and resistance to fire insects and noise.
Can be used in all types of walls but most commonly used in drywall.
Ribbed anchor masonry concrete anchors.
Have expanding wings that grips interior of the wall.
It is better to construct exterior walls of 8 thick concrete block.