Technical Articles
for Concrete Masonry
Articles in this section touch on a variety of subjects important to the performance of concrete masonry, or provide helpful data.
| Clear Water Repellent Treatments |
A highly recommended article taken from a CMACN and MIA publication. A great overview of a critical part of concrete masonry design. |
| Energy Efficiency |
An introduction to energy and concrete masonry...it isn't just R-value! |
| Fire Resistive Ratings |
An overview and tables related to fire resistance of concrete masonry. |
| Noise Control |
Noise reduction benefits of concrete masonry. |
| Wall Weights and Areas |
Useful charts for determining weights per square foot and units per square foot. |
Angelus Block Co., Inc. supplies this information as an educational aid in understanding the benefits of concrete masonry construction and our products. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain engineering or other advisory services from licensed professionals as the basis for incorporating into any project any information, detail, or product offered herein.