The most popular Architectural Concrete Masonry Unit for over 50 years, Split Face block are produced two at a time in one masonry unit, cured, then split apart when they are removed from the kiln. Although the units have fairly consistent dimensions, each unit takes on a striking individuality as the natural beauty of the aggregates are exposed in a rough texture face. The unique texture allows sunlight to create an ever changing visual appearance to the building’s façade.
Color choices are almost unlimited. Earth tone colors such as gray, tan, brown, red and salmon are produced using gray cement, local aggregates and pigments. We can also produce units with white cement and/or aggregates and pigments. There is a wide variety of standard colors to choose from that will meet most project requirements. Custom colors are also available.
Because of the irregular surface of Split Face block, we recommend that you consider using a smooth surfaced unit such as Decro Face or SpecBrik at the tops of walls. In locations where roof coping metal is designed to be placed over the face of the masonry, a smooth unit can provide better resistance to wind driven rain entry.
