A R C H I T E C T U R A L

S U S T A I N A B L E

R E P U T A B L E

C-BRICK CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS

design with the beauty of brick

while benefiting from the economy

and flexibility of concrete

masonry units

PERFORMANCE & SUSTAINABILITY

C-Brick has the ability to perform with all the

durable characteristics that a concrete masonry

unit has to offer. The structural integrity of C-Brick

allows designers to remain confident in the

longevity and life cycle of any project. C-Brick

is integrally colored, it is not just an applied face

which is prone to fading over time.

ATTRACTIVE & ECONOMICAL

C-Brick Concrete Masonry Units offer a truly

unique alternative to clay brick, while still

providing an appealing brick-like appearance.

C-Brick also allows customers to benefit from

reduced costs in many ways by providing a

concrete masonry unit that can function as a

single-wythe wall instead of a veneer type wall.

DESIGN FLEXIBILITY

Whether designed as a veneer or a through the

wall single-wythe load bearing wall system,

C-Brick delivers amazing results. C-Brick can

function as a finished wall surface on one or

both faces, making it a superior choice for sound

barriers, screen walls, or on buildings where the

look of brick is required on both the interior and

exterior walls. Refer to specifications on page 4

for ASTM requirements that are always

exceeded with C-Brick manufactured by Grand

Blanc Cement Products.

AUTUMN BLEND CIMARRON BLEND DESERT BLEND

FIRESTORM BLEND

HERITAGE BLEND

GREAT LAKES BLEND GRANDVILLE BLEND

OLD TUDOR BLEND

S.E.D. BLEND

SAVANNAH BLEND

"C - Brick" Masonry Units PART 2 - PRODUCTS MORTAR BED & JOINTING

Specifications PRODUCT NAME Units shall be laid w ith full

"C - Brick" Masonry Units mortar coverage on head and

PART 1 - GENERAL bed joints w ithout blocking cores.

SUBMITTAL SIZES AND SHAPES All joints shall be tooled w hen

Submit color samples for Hollow Units: 4 x 4 x 16, 6 x 4 x 16 finger-print hard into a concave

selection from manufacturer's 8 x 4 x 16, 10 x 4 x 16, 12 x 4 x 16 shape. Remove mortar from

group. Submit product literature, Solid Units: 4 x 4 x 12, 4 x 4 x 16 the face of masonry before it

certif ications, test reports and 4 x 4 x 24 sets. Tuck-point all joints of

full size samples of each color Solid Wall Caps: 8 x 4 x 16 scored units for creating proper

that is specif ied. 12 x 4 x 16 appearance. All exterior scored

units must be tuck-pointed to

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANUFACTURER prevent w ater penetration. DO

Certif ications: "C - Brick" Grand Blanc Cement Products, Inc. NOT RAKE JOINTS.

Masonry Units shall comply w ith 10709 S. Center Road

recommendations of the National Grand Blanc, MI 48439 FINAL CLEANING

Concrete Masonry Association, P 800-875-7500 F 810-694-2995 During the installation process,

and conform to ASTM C90, for www.grandblanccementproducts.com w alls should be kept as clean

hollow and solid load bearing as possible by using brushes,

units. "C - Brick" Masonry Units PART 3 - EXECUTION sponges, etc. Never allow

shall be normal w eight block, LAYING MASONRY WALLS excess mortar or smears to

w ithstanding compression test All "C - Brick" Masonry Units harden on the f inished surfaces

loads of at least 3,000 psi for shall be draw n from more than of block. Avoid using harsh

individual units, or 3,500 psi for one pallet at a time and must cleaning methods that w ill

an average of f ive units; basing be laid using the best concrete result in damaged or marred

load f igures on the average net masonry practices. Lay block surfaces. Alw ays pre-w et w all

area of the blocks. Units shall w ith the faces level, plumb and w ith potable w ater to avoid

meet or exceed requirements true to the mason line strung streaking of w all surface. Use

for ASTM C55-06e1. "C - Brick" horizontally at the f inished side individuals that are experienced

Masonry Unit samples shall be of the block. Both horizontal in cleaning Decorative Masonry

submitted for establishing an and vertical joints should be Units and clean f inished w alls

approved color and texture. 3/8" on the f inished side of the w ith Custom Masonry Cleaner

w all. Joints should be neatly by PROSOCO. Manufacturer's

WATER REPELLENT and uniformly tooled after instructions should be strictly

All "C - Brick" Masonry Units they are f inger-hard. Cut pieces follow ed for cleaning including

shall be manufactured w ith should be sized and placed a complete and thorough rinse.

Acme Shield Integral Water properly to maintain bond and Permanent damage to the

Repellent w hen used for exterior consistency. block could result if the exact

w all construction. Acme Shield instructions are not adhered to.

shall comply w ith ASTM E514-74 INSTALLATION

for w ind and rain resistance. Lighting: Alw ays use adequate Note: Consult NCMA TEK NOTES

Acme Shield Mortar Admix lighting for masonry w ork. regarding proper installation techniques

shall be incorporated w ith all For even and consistent for concrete masonry.

mortar used in the installation illumination, alw ays place

of "C - Brick" and shall conform lights at a reasonable distance

to ASTM E7-72-74 for bond from the w all. For best results,

strength to "C - Brick" Units. do not use trough lighting.

RELATED INFORMATION Cutting: Use the correct type

Fire Resistance:Hourly f ire rating of motor driven masonry saw s

information, defined and required to make all cuts, including

by NCMA TEK NOTES, available those for bonding, holes, boxes G r a n d B l a n c

at w w w .grandblanccement.com. etc. Use diamond or abrasive CEM ENT PRODUCTS

blades and make neat cuts to 10709 S. Center Rd.

Mortar: Type S Natural Gray provide the best appearance. Grand Blanc, MI 48439

mortar is recommended for all Ph: 800-875-7500 Fax: 810-694-2995

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