If the builder does this, the filled concrete block walls become nearly identical to poured concrete walls. But doing this is not enough to satisfy myself, code officials and structural engineers.

It’s quite difficult to anchor this 2-by-10 to the cores of the concrete block wall. Many contractors might tell you that you need to embed anchor bolts in concrete that’s poured to fill the ...

A concrete block retaining wall comprises Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) — blocks made of concrete. In a retaining wall, these ...

A: Poured concrete and concrete block are the two foundation types that dominate the residential-construction industry here in the USA. I've built buildings using both materials.

A: Poured concrete and concrete block are the two foundation types that dominate the residential construction industry in the United States. I've built buildings using both materials.

Q: I'm building a new home, and two concrete block piers toppled over when a ladder was leaned against one. The one pier crashed into the second one. Why did this happen and what could have ...

One of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to improve a converted garage or basement is by staining its concrete block walls. We prefer concrete stain to paint because it's designed for the rough ...

I’ve got a choice to make about my new home. The builder is giving me the option of a poured concrete or concrete block foundation. There’s not a huge difference in price, but I’m more ...

News; Features; Creating a doorway in a concrete block wall Sat., April 30, 2016 These concrete blocks will be removed to transform the pass-through into a door opening. (Jeff Selvidio) ...