Slump Stone Blocks
Slump blocks in contrast to the precise dimensions of the straight edged precision block slump blocks are intentionally distorted during the manufacturing process to simulate the appearance of old adobe bricks.
Slump stone blocks. This causes the concrete block to keep a slumped appearance like adobe brick. Labor can bring wall prices up significantly however. Slumpstone concrete block for manufactured to combine the warm look of adobe with the strength and consistency of concrete block.
To estimate costs for your project. This testing apparatus is readily available from contractor s tool suppliers although all ready mix suppliers will test the slump of their delivered product on request. Special lightweight blocks can cost as much as 3 00 each.
These hollow units are long lasting and easy to maintain. Slump block is a concrete block unit that is removed from the mold before it has a chance to completely set. The slump of a concrete or mortar is determined via a fairly simple test using incredibly simple equipment comprising a 300mm high hollow steel cone with handles a steel tamping rod a steel base plate and a tape measure.
Echelon slump block standard masonry is a normal weight hollow load bearing concrete masonry unit that maintains the same basic standard dimensions as regular concrete masonry. Use in fences or site walls. Both structural an non structural slump block concrete blocks are available.
As of 2011 a single clay brick costs about 1 50 while an 8 inch concrete block costs about 1 35. Product overview this 6 in. What is slump block and what makes it so different from standard concrete masonry block units.
Create your own price list in homewyse lists for a basic project in zip code 47474 with 120 square feet the cost to install a slump block wall starts at 13 31 14 21 per square foot. Both bricks and concrete masonry are relatively inexpensive.