CARBONKINDTM Lower-cement CMU that reduces environmental impact without sacrificing structural strength or performance. Carbonkind Low CO2 Cmu CM: A Low Carbon Wall Carbon Uptake Of CM

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CarbonKind™

CarbonKind™

Concrete masonry units offer a more efficient, lower-cement alternative to traditional concrete systems. Their composition allows for reduced environmental impact while maintaining strength and performance.

CARBONKIND

CARBONKIND LOW CO2 CMU
Concrete masonry units offer a more efficient, lower-cement alternative to traditional concrete systems. Their composition allows for reduced environmental impact while maintaining strength and performance.

CM: A LOW CARBON WALL
Concrete masonry systems deliver a highly optimized, low-carbon alternative to traditional wall construction. By combining low-cement CMU with high-SCM grout, they significantly reduce overall CO2 impact without compromising performance.

CARBON UPTAKE OF CM
Concrete masonry naturally absorbs and stores carbon over its lifecycle, significantly reducing its overall environmental impact. This ongoing carbon uptake makes CMU an increasingly effective solution for long-term sustainability.

BIM TOOLS

Advanced Masonry Design & BIM Tools

BIM continues to expand in use as its benefits have become increasingly evident. Angelus Block recognizes the need for tools to bring efficiency to the workflow of architects, engineers, and designers—especially as it relates to masonry.

Explore the full suite of tools

BIM TOOLS

APPS AND ASSETS FOR BIM
BIM tools and resources to help architects, engineers, and designers work smarter.

MASONRY IQ DESIGN
Explore and download customizable 3D masonry units with real-time previews of sizes, colors, textures, and configurations.

BIMSMITH FORGE
Build complete Revit wall assemblies using Angelus CMU — free, fast, and web-based.

BIMSMITH MARKET
Download free Revit families for Angelus CMU, with specs and data sheets included.

SKETCHUP MATERIALS SKM
Download Angelus Block SKM files for accurate CMU textures in your SketchUp models.

ANGELUS 3D UNIT LIBRARY
A web app to browse, build, and download Angelus Block units in SketchUp and AutoCAD formats.
PRODUCTS

Concrete Masonry & EZ-Mix Solutions for Performance and Sustainability

From high-performance CarbonKind™ CMU to professionally engineered EZ-Mix concrete products, Angelus delivers durable, sustainable solutions for structural, architectural, and site applications.

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Concrete Masonry Products

CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS
Low-carbon CMU for structural and architectural applications.

CARBONKIND LOW CO2 CMU
Advanced low-carbon CMU with reduced environmental impact.

ALL CMU PRODUCT SEARCH
Find CMU products fast.

FORZABRIK™

THE PIXEL BLOCKS

PROJECTION & SHADOW

DEEP SCORES & FLUTES

GRAPHIC SCORES

BREEZE BLOCK & SCREEN UNITS

SPECTRA GLAZE®

E-Z Mix Products

SPEC Mix® PREBLENDED MORTARS
Preblended mortars, concretes, cements, grouts, and repair materials from top national brands.

PREBLENDED CONCRETE MIXES
SPEC MIX® preblended masonry mortars in Type M, Type S, IWR, and Lime Replacement formulas.

CEMENTS
Fast-setting, fence post, lightweight, and high-spec PMP concrete mixes in one place.

Site & Hardscape

ANGELUS PAVERS & WALLS
From paving stones to planter walls, Angelus delivers versatile products for outdoor living projects.

ANGELUS PAVERS

DECORATIVE WALLS

SEGMENTAL RETAINING

MASONRY FENCE WALLS
Post-tensioned and conventional masonry fence wall systems with engineering details for builders and contractors.

POST TENSION FENCES

CONVENTIONAL FENCE
COLORS & TEXTURES

Color & Texture

Angelus Block offers an extensive palette across CMU product lines — from precision and burnished finishes to specialty glazed and variegated options. Available regionally or by special order.

Colors & Textures

CMU NW Colors & Textures

Precision Colors
Enhance outdoor spaces with durable, design-forward pavers and wall systems built for long-term performance.

Slumpstone Colors
Create secure, long-lasting fence systems with masonry solutions engineered for strength and aesthetics.

CMU Special Order

Precision Colors

Burnished Colors

Split Face Colors

Shotblast Colors

ForzaBrik™

Variegated Colors

Spectra Glaze Colors

Mortar and Hardscape Colors

SPEC MIX® MORTAR COLORS
Low-carbon CMU for structural and architectural applications

Angelus Pavers & Walls
From paving stones to planter walls, Angelus delivers versatile products for outdoor living projects.

CMU Textures

Precision CMU

Burnished CMU

Split Face CMU

Shotblast CMU

Slumpstone CMU
SUSTAINABILITY/RELSILIENT

Sustainability & Resilience

From high-performance CarbonKind™ CMU to professionally engineered EZ-Mix concrete products, Angelus delivers durable, sustainable solutions for structural, architectural, and site applications.

Sustainable & Resilient Design

Sustainability & Resilience

SUSTAINABLE & RESILIENT DESIGN
How Angelus CMU products support green building, low-carbon design, and resilient construction.

Sustainability Downloads

Environmental Product Declarations

Health Product Declarations

Angelus Carbon Calculator

Designing for Resilience

Efficiently Green

Energy Efficiency

CarbonKind by Angelus Block

CARBONKIND LOW CO2 CMU
How Angelus Block uses Portland-limestone cement to produce the region’s lowest-carbon CMU.

CM: A Low Carbon Wall
A side-by-side carbon comparison of concrete masonry vs. tilt-up across a 100,000 sq. ft. wall.

CARBON UPTAKE OF CM
Research shows CMU sequesters over half a pound of CO2 per unit in just the first two years.

Strategies

Rating Systems
LEED®, CalGreen, CHPS, Green Globes, and SITES — rating systems covered by Angelus products.

Systems & Products
CMU, permeable pavers, retaining walls, and post-tension systems applied to green building.

Credits and Strategies
How Angelus products contribute to green building credits across energy, materials, and site categories.
AEC RESOURCES

AEC Resources

A comprehensive library of design resources, technical articles, specifications, details, and continuing education programs built for construction professionals. Whether you’re early in design or deep in specs, Angelus has the tools to support your process.

AEC RESOURCES HOME

AEC RESOURCES

AEC RESOURCES HOME

BIM TOOLS

SKETCHUP MATERIALS SKM

REQUEST FORM
Create secure, long-lasting fence systems with masonry solutions engineered for strength and aesthetics.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

PLANT TOURS

ARTICLES & STUDIES

STUDIES & ANALYSES
Access high-quality, preblended mortars and concrete solutions designed for consistency, efficiency, and jobsite performance.

COST STUDY

FIRE SAFE CONSTRUCTION

TIMBER & CONCRETE EMISSIONS

GROUT: CEMENT REPLACEMENT

CORE TESTING

CMU BASICS

CMU technical articles

DOCS, GUIDES & DETAILS

DOWNLOAD CENTER

GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS

DETAILS

CODE REFERENCES

For Home Builders

MASONRY FENCE WALLS
Low-carbon CMU for structural and architectural applications

Post Tension Fence Walls

Conventional Fence Walls