What Is Cinder Block?

Cinder Block Properties

Characteristics of Cinder Block

Different Shapes of Cinder Blocks

Standard Gray Cinder Blocks:

• This format offers strength and durability, fire resistance, excellent acoustic insulation qualities, energy-saving, and affordable price, meets ASTM C-90 specifications.
• Common size, such as 8 inches x 8 inches x 16 inches;
• Actual: 7.625 in. X 7.625 in. X 15.625 in.

Concrete Deck Block:

• It is a simple and economical method for deck construction. This type of block made with the DIY customer in mind. The platform block accepts dimensional wood.
• In this block, there is no need to mix or pour cinder for the
• Common size, such as 7 "x 11" x 11 ";
• Actual: 7.125 in. X 10.375 in. X 10.375 in.

Cap Concrete Block:

• It is also known as a standard gray block. It also offers strength and durability, excellent fire resistance and excellent sound insulation qualities.
• Common size like 4 in. 8 in. X 16 in .;
• Actual: 3.625 in. X 7.625 in. X 15.625 in.

Standard Core Block:

• This type of cinder block used to build cinder walls for large structures, such as buildings, schools, etc.
• Common size, like 12 in. X 8 in. X 16 in .;
• Actual: 11.625 in. X 7.625 in. X 15.625 in.

Quikrete Concrete Deck Block:

• This type of block is used for deck support and fast and robust construction.
• Common size, such as 10 in. X 10 in. X 10 in .;
• Actual: 625 in. X 9.625 in. X 9.625 in.

Cinder Block Wall Styles

• Standard size:
  • This type of bock is common and known as Cinder Masonry Wall (CMW).
  • The standard sizes for these blocks are approximately 8 by 8 by 16 inches.
  • After joining the 3/8 masonry joints, the mortar that holds the blocks together and later, this results in the same 8x8x16.
• Half Blocks:
  • This type of block has the same height, but half the length on the face.
  • After articulation, the calculation changes to 8in x 8in x 8in.
  • Typically, this type of block is used for the smooth wall at the end or on single walls.
  • Strip:
  • Strip blocks are unique with a chisel cut into the block and are used for casement windows.
  • These are used mainly during shed constructions.
  • Some contractors also refer to half a block as a strip
• Rounded Corners:
  • Rounded corners are also known as ox-tip blocks.
  • The rounded piece can be made in any corner or in the entire block.
  • They are useful for dressing a border and avoiding a high and sharp corner.
• Articulated Beams:
  • For wooden doors and windows, the articulated beams are mounted to finish the work on the wall.
  • The stop joints used to have a decorative gate or opening, as well as in cinder block structures, such as sheds.
• Header:
  • For structures and support, the header block is required to complete all work on the wall.
  • Header blocks are the same size as a standard block but with a sculpted top for the cinder slab
• Precious Stones:
  • Precious stones are the final stones, usually flat and sophisticated, placed on top of a wall or building to protect and symbolize it.
  • Common measure 4 x 8 x 16 after adding the mortar.

Advantages of Cinder Block Walls

• No dressing work.
• Light in weight.
• Not much skill required.
• Structurally stronger than bricks.
• Thinner walls possible, hence giving more carpet area.
• Large in size, hence no. of joints are less. Saving in mortar.
• Better insulating against heat, sound & dampness.
• Need not require plastering.

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