Stacked concrete block with aggregate and capping piece
i love the stacked concrete blocks!!
Wall in larger blocks with slim top cap.
acked concrete blocks can create a linear, mid-century look; however, it doesn't work with standard, builder-grade cinder block. In this case, each block contains an aggregate of pebbles which achieve a slightly organic aesthetic. Once stacked, the blocks' color and mortar between takes it to the next
aggregate blocks come in ultra lightweight forms and are readily available in light and dark gray finishes.
split-face concrete block in a beige tone with the mortor being slightly lighter than the block
looks like stone but is split faced concrete block
this house in Canada uses split-face block in a beige tone instead of smooth-face block in gray. In both cases the mortar is only a hair lighter than the block color, giving both walls fairly monolithic
split-face block in a beige tone instead of smooth-face block in gray. In both cases the mortar is only a hair lighter than the block color, giving both walls fairly monolithic appearances. Nevertheless the differences in appearance between each is certainly strong.
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Concrete Masonry Units in a bathroom
Shower garden, open feeling and use of concrete
how the concrete block walls can be used in a bathroom. Most likely a sealer is used to keep the water out of the porous blocks, but otherwise the masonry is left bare, a stark appearance that combines with the glass and openness to feel like an outdoor room.
CMU block, stucco finish with precast double bullnose cap. You can see the issue with waterproofing or improper installation of, by the hard water deposits. Vegas water is highly alkaline.
Concrete or stone planters for our yard
Maybe a part of a wall?