Architectural Concrete Masonry

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Split Face

Split Face Concrete Masonry Units

Nitterhouse Split Face Concrete Masonry Units are a proven and popular product where both aesthetics and economy are primary considerations. Split Face CMUs are available in a wide range of face designs including Split Face, Split Wide Profile, Split 6 Fluted, and Split 8 Fluted.

Each masonry unit is manufactured from carefully chosen raw materials. The entire production process is monitored closely for quality control. Colored units are manufactured using the highest quality pigments available. An admixture is included in each product to minimize the possibilities of efflorescence.

Split Face CMU

Stretchers:
4" x 8" x 16" (3-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8")
6" x 8" x 16" (5-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8")
8" x 8" x 16" (7-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8")
10" x 8" x 16" (9-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8")
12" x 8" x 16" (11-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8")

Corners:
8" x 8" x 16" (7-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8") Quoin Corner
4" x 8" x 8" x 16" (3-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8") Universal L Corner

Split Wide Profile Stretchers:
4" x 8" x 16" (3-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8")
8" x 8" x 16" (7-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8")
12" x 8" x 16" (11-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8")

Split Wide Profile Corners:
4" x 8" x 12" (3-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 11-5/8")
Rib Width: 3-5/16" -- Groove Width: 3/4" Tapered to 3/8" -- Profile Depth: 3/4"
The 3-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 11-5/8" Quion Corner is used with all split wide profile block.

Split 6 Fluted Stretchers:
4" x 8" x 16" (3-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8")
6" x 8" x 16" (5-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8")
8" x 8" x 16" (7-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8")
12" x 8" x 16" (11-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8")
Rib Width: 2-3/4" -- Groove Width: 7/8" -- Flute Depth: 5/8"
The Universal L Corner has 3-13/16" bed depth.

Split 8 Fluted Stretchers:
4" x 8" x 16" (3-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8")
6" x 8" x 16" (5-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8")
8" x 8" x 16" (7-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8")
12" x 8" x 16" (11-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8")
Rib Width: 1-1/4" -- Groove Width: 3/4" -- Flute Depth: 3/4"
The Universal L Corner has 3-13/16" bed depth.

All Split Face Concrete Masonry Units conform to ASTM C90-99a, Type 1, for load-bearing units and ASTM C129-99a, Type 1, for non-load-bearing units. All aggregates used conform to ASTM C33-99a. All sampling and testing is done in accordance with ASTM C140-99b standards.

For colors, please call Nitterhouse Masonry Products to request a Color Selection Kit.