CARBONKINDTM 
Concrete Masonry Units
All concrete block produced by Angelus are low impact CarbonKind CMU. This symbol indicates CarbonKind products and product lines.
Angelus Block offers an enormous selection of cmu for every application: from leading-edge architectural masonry to utilitarian structural solutions.
Use the All CMU Products Search to find a specific product, or choose one of the featured product types below.
Other links to useful design and technical resources are found at the bottom of this page.
All CMU Products Search
Easily drill down through the entire cmu product line.
ForzaBrik™
Looks like brick, performs like block.
Deep Scores and Flutes
Textural relief and depth.
The Pixel Blocks
Unique, dynamic geometry and shadow patterns.
Graphic Scores
Grid patterns and vertical emphasis for visual contrast.
Projection and Shadow
Features for pattern and accent.
Breeze Block and Screen Units
Patterned, decorative open-air units.
Explore CMU Textures
Every Angelus texture is produced as low-impact CarbonKind CMU. Choose a finish to view its full color range, product guide, and specifications.
Manufactured to exacting tolerances in California, Precision CMU delivers architectural consistency, structural reliability, and design flexibility from standard coursing to complex radius geometry.
Ground and polished after molding to expose the unit’s natural aggregate matrix, Burnished CMU reveals stone-like texture, subtle reflectivity, and a refined surface character standard block cannot achieve.
Mechanically split to expose the aggregate matrix, Split Face CMU produce a rough-hewn, natural stone appearance. The fractured face creates depth, shadow, and rich visual interest across masonry walls.
Blasted with abrasive media after molding, Shotblast CMU roughen the face, soften sharp edges, and produce a matte, gritty surface with real tactile depth a finish that holds texture and shadow beautifully.
Slumpstone CMU deliver a distinctive texture of irregularly rounded and bulged surfaces, evoking warm, rustic stone. They complement historic and contemporary architecture while retaining full structural performance.
Design And Technical Resources For Concrete Masonry
Colors & Textures
General color charts and swatch files.
Specificatons
Concrete masonry guide specifications.
Technical Articles
Discussions of important topics.
Details
Typical details for concrete masonry.
CMU Basics
Topical discussions on basic cmu attributes.
Code References
Code summaries related to cmu.