UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS

COLOuR, TEXTURE & PATTERN

When you think of “concrete block”, do you immediately see just grey and tan, or do you see a rainbow of colours? Concrete masonry is available in more options than you might have imagined. And in the digital, retina-display world in which we now live, your designs and our products need to keep pace.

Concrete masonry is available in a greater variety of options than you might imagine. In addition to the shape of the unit, you can choose from a variety of colours, face textures, and even patterns.

Colour

The colour of block is determined primarily by the natural colour of the aggregates used, as well as added colour, in the form of iron oxide pigments. Additional factors affecting block colour are the density and strength of the mix design, the type of face texture, and the degree of cleaning and sealing used. It is best to view block as a range of colour, rather than not, due to the slight natural variations in materials, and the slight variations possible during normal production, (seasonal and climatic conditions, for instance). For more information on colour, visit the Colour Options page.

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Texture

Concrete block comes in a variety of textures, the most common of which are “Precision” or Smooth, Split Face and Ground Face textures. For more information on texture, visit the Texture Options page.

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PATTERN

So after you have selected a colour and a texture, you may wish to add yet another dimension to the block face, namely a pattern. The most typical patterns, include Single Score, Multi-Score, Comb Face, and Fluted (deep score).

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Colours, textures and patterns can enhance your next masonry project. It’s always a good idea to explore all options available in your market. And never hesitate to call your local product expert for more information.