Common Concrete Block Terms

Block types are available in various textures and colors.

Solid Blocks
Blocks which contain no formed cavities.

Partition Blocks
Blocks which contain one or more formed cavities, which do not fully penetrate the block.

Standard Wall Blocks
Blocks which contain one or more formed cavities, which fully penetrate the block.

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