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Concrete Masonry

Burnish

The block face is mechanically ground to expose the natural aggregate underneath. Also referred to as ‘ground-face finish’ – with no two units are exactly alike. Used in load-bearing and non-load-bearing residential and commercial applications. Meets or exceeds ASTM C90 standards.

Special Order Colors

Tans

Sourdough
Doeskin
NuFad
Tan
Altura

Browns

Brown
Wheat
Chocolate
Otay Brown
Portola Springs
Sienna Mission
Stonegate

Reds

Valley Red
Red Brown
Ladera Red
Buff
Laterite
Orange
Pink
Red

Grays / Blacks

Natural Gray
Sterling
Black 100
Black 250
Black 500
Jet Black

Whites

White

Yellows

California Gold
Yellow
Yellow 40

Greens

Laurel
Cobra

Purples

Purple
Special Order colors and configurations are available at additional charge.
Contact ORCO to answer any questions and review options.

Specifications
  • Density Options:
    MW, LW
  • Mfg Standard:
    ASTM C90
  • Net Compressive Strength:
    2000 psi
High Stress CMU (3250 psi) available at additional cost. High stress units contain additional cement and may appear slightly lighter in color than standard units. Always request physical samples. White color has no high stress option.

Intergral Water Repellant (IWR) option available at additional cost. Be sure to pair IWR block with OBP Type-S IWR mortar.

Special Order aggregates - like all black cinder, pumice, etc. - provide attractive alternative exposures. Available at additional cost.

Configurations
CMU Popular Configurations CMU 4-in High Configurations CMU 6-in High Configurations CMU 8-in High Configurations CMU Wall Cap Configurations
Special Order colors and configurations are available at additional charge.
Contact ORCO to answer any questions and review options.

Resources
CMU Data Sheet CMU Quick Calculations Guide ORCO Safety Data Sheet
View BIM File Request a Sample

All sizes and specifications listed are approximate.
Always verify color and texture with physical samples.
Contact ORCO for pricing and availability.

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