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CMU Colors & Textures
(PDF) Stock and special order colors and textures for cmu.

Pattern & Shadow CMU
(PDF) Design cmu for dynamic light, shade, and visual effect. Includes The Pixel Block.

Precision CMU
(PDF) Smooth-faced cmu.

Burnished CMU
(PDF) Ground-faced cmu produced by Angelus Block.

Shotblast CMU
(PDF) Textured cmu produced by Angelus Block.

Split Face CMU
(PDF) Rough, random textured, "rock-face" cmu.

Slumpstone^TM CMU
(PDF) Adobe-look cmu produced by Angelus Block.

Veneer & Composite CMU
(PDF) Cmu for use in veneer masonry or composite masonry. Includes code references.

Spec Mix Preblended Mortars
(PDF) Mortar for masonry, IWR, and Stone Veneer mortar.

Example Details for Concrete Masonry

(PDF) A collection of details from the Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada.

Articles:

CMU Basics / Glossary
(PDF) Discussions on key topics related to understanding and specifying cmu.

Angelus CMU Dimensions
(PDF) For reporting of cmu dimensions.

Technical Articles for Concrete Masonry
(PDF) Discussions on important topics related to concrete masonry.

Code References:

California Energy Code References
(PDF) The benefits of concrete masonry as demonstrated in the CEC.

Composite Masonry Code References
(PDF) Code sections applicable to multiwythe walls.

Concrete Masonry Anchored Veneer Code References
(PDF) Code sections applicable to anchored veneer.

Concrete Masonry Adhered Veneer Code References
(PDF) Code sections applicable to adhered veneer.

Masonry Fire-Resistance Rating Code References
(PDF) Code excerpts from Chapter 7 of the CBC.

Quality Assurance Code References
(PDF) Flow chart of QA pathways for each Level of Quality Assurance.

Quality Assurance - DSA-SS/OSHPD
(PDF) Flow chart of QA pathways for each Level of Quality Assurance related to DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC, and OSHPD 1 & 4.

Concrete Masonry Testing
(PDF) A review of code-mandated responsibility for verification and testing.