摘要:
A hardscaping unit includes a first block fixedly attached to a second block. The method of assembling the hardscaping unit includes the steps of forming a first block from a first material, placing a second material into a mold, contacting a surface of the first block with the second material that is in the mold, maintaining contact of the surface of the first block with the second material while transitioning the second material from a first state to a second state, the second state being more solid than the first state, and when in the second state the second material forms a second block that is fixedly attached to the first block.
摘要:
What is provided is a method for casting reinforcement alignment feature into concrete wall blocks and precast concrete wall blocks configured for assembly into a wall. Reinforcement alignment features, such as horizontal reinforcement grooves and/or vertical reinforcement grooves, are precast simultaneously with panels, ribs, and other components of the concrete wall blocks in the forms in which the concrete wall blocks are cast. As a result, reinforcing members, such as rebar and welded wire mesh, may be positioned, either horizontally or vertically, in desired and appropriate locations on the concrete wall blocks. Consequently, there is a significant increase in the convenience and ease of wall construction, while greatly reducing the amount of labor that is needed. In addition, the constructed walls have increased stability, strength, and water resistance.
摘要:
Embodiments of the present disclosure generally provide unitary building units having a cultured stone face and the method and apparatus for making such building units.
摘要:
A cementations block for seating in adjacent and adjoining relation with a plurality of the cementations blocks to define a wall, with each block comprising a body having a top and an opposing bottom, opposing front and back faces, and a first and second opposing ends, with beveled edges along a bottom and side. The top defines a geometric protruding surface and the bottom defines a mating geometric surface, whereby two of the block stacked one on another matingly engage together. The first end defines a protrudence and the second end defines a recess conforming substantially in shape to the protrudence, whereby linearly adjacent blocks matingly engage for assembling a wall therewith, with the beveled surfaces simulating mortar joints between adjacent blocks.
摘要:
A multiple component building brick in which grooves are used to simulate separation of the bricks, the brick being preferably of lightweight concrete material and having a projection or nib on an end face and preferably on a rear face to assist correct spacing corresponding to the grooves, including a set of bricks.
摘要:
A METHOD AND RESULTING STRUCTURAL BUILDING UNIT WHEREIN A CEMENT BLOCK, FOR EXAMPLE, HAS A PORTION REMOVED, IF NECESSARY, TO GIVE IT A PREDETERMINED VERTICAL HEIGHT. THE PRESIZED BLOCK IS PLACED UPON A CONTINOUSLY MOVING COMVEYER AND ONE SIDE OF THE BLODK IS PREHEATED AND THEN COATED WITH A LIQUID METAL COMPRISING A POLYESTER RESIN, A STYRENE MONOMER, A SOLVENT, AND A CATALYST. THE STORED HEAT IN THE BLOCK QUICKLY EVAPORATES THE SOLVENT AND POLYMERIZES THE RESIN AND MONOMER SO THAT A STRONGLY ADHERING BONDING COAT IS FORMED ON THE BLOCK. A LAYER OF MATRIX MATERIAL OF RELATIVELY THICK CONSISTENCY, COMPRISING A POLYESTER RESIN, A STYRENE MONOMER, FINELY DIVIDED SILICA, COLLOIDAL SILICA, AND CATALYST IS APPLIED TO THE COATED BLOCK. THE LAYER OF MATRIX MAY BE 1/8" THICK OR THICKER, DEPENDING UPON THE TYPE OF BUILDING UNIT THAT IS BEING MADE. SLABS OF BRICK OR OTHER MATERIAL ARE PARTIALLY EMBEDDED IN THE MATRIX, IN SPACED RELATION, TO FORM A FACING FOR THE BLOCK WITH SIMULATED MORTAR JOINTS. SAND IS SPRINKLED ON THE FACING MTERIAL AND THE EXPOSED MATRIX. THE MATRIX IS THEN CURED OR POLYMERIZED BY PASSING THE BLOCK THROUGH A CURING OVEN. THE MATRIX PERMANENTLY BONDS THE FACING MATERIAL TO THE BLOCK, AND RENDERS THE COVERED SIDE OF THE BLOCK IMPERVIOUS TO MOISTURE. THE SAND ADHERES TO THE MATRIX, BUT IS READILY REMOVABLE FROM THE FACING SLABS.