Concrete foundation stem walls that support light frame above grade walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with this section.
Concrete block wall section.
Require a pilot hole.
Can be used in all types of walls but most commonly used in drywall.
Shea concrete s high performing precast concrete retaining wall systems stand tall in new england s active climate and because of their durability remain a staple of our concrete products.
Ribbed anchor masonry concrete anchors.
Have expanding wings that grips interior of the wall.
Foundation all concrete block walls must rest on a sturdy foundation of poured concrete.
It is better to construct exterior walls of 8 thick concrete block.
Concrete stem walls that are not monolithic with slabs on ground or are not otherwise laterally supported by slabs on ground and retain 48 inches 1219 mm or less of unbalanced fill measured from the top of.
The nominal width of blocks for exterior walls and load bearing interior walls should be a minimum of 6 inches and the face shell a minimum thickness of 1.
Concrete masonry is used to construct various foundation wall types including full basement walls crawlspace walls stem walls and piers.
Best for heavy duty load applications in concrete blocks and thin wall or solid concrete.
Our precast concrete retaining wall blocks play a central role in the retaining walls that we design and manufacture.
Stem walls not laterally supported at top.