When it comes to construction—residential, commercial, industrial—concrete block makes (dollars and) sense. Concrete block is stronger and safer than wood. It is a more effective sound barrier. It retains its value, yet is easy to maintain—and is environmentally friendly.
If you want it built to last, make sure it’s built with Block
Benefits for building with Block rather than wood / drywall.
• Block is competitively priced.
• Block prevents heat loss which makes it energy-efficient.
• Block manages moisture.
• Block does not burn.
• Block prevents the spread of fire to adjacent dwellings.
• Block greatly reduces the chances of structural collapse.
• Block does not produce toxic gas, smoke or fumes.
• Block can help lower insurance premiums.
• Block eliminates mold growth
Product Types
Architectural Concrete Block
Bagged Cement & Mortar
Brick Veneer
Concrete Grouts
Ground Face Block
High Strength Block
Insulated Thermal Block
Mortar Pigment
Pre Cast Products
Ready- Mix Concrete
Retaining Wall Systems
Sound Absorbing Block
Split Face Block
Standard Concrete Block
Standard Lightweight Block
Stone Veneer
Structural Concrete Block
Water Repellent Block
Wire Reinforcement
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News
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Reinventing Canadian Masonry By Mark D. Hagel, PhD, P.Eng. For thousands of years, masonry has
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May Newsletter Download the May edition of CCMPA Updates.
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Fire fighters risk their lives to protect us. They deserve a National Building Code that protects them. Fires today burn
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March Newsletter Download the March edition of CCMPA Updates.
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CCMPA promotes balanced design Design and build with Block. Burnaby BC: February 17, 2013 This photo
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February Newsletter Download the February edition of CCMPA Updates.
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Ontario Seniors Deserve Better Fire Protection Ontario Government needs to focus on fire containment as well as sprinklers
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January Newsletter Download the January edition of CCMPA Updates.
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Advertorial in the Halifax Chronicle When it comes to construction in Halifax, put safety first — not
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