Concrete block system, method and connector
AssigneeOldcastle Building Products Canada Inc.
InventorsMarc-André LACAS, Joël RÉMILLARD, Bertin CASTONGUAY, Robert DECLOS
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AssigneeOldcastle Building Products Canada Inc.
InventorsMarc-André LACAS, Joël RÉMILLARD, Bertin CASTONGUAY, Robert DECLOS
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A concrete block system is provided and allows for the use of a single type of non-integral connector to perform different functions in a mortarless structure, the system comprising a plurality of structural concrete blocks and a plurality of veneer units. The same connector can be used to connect veneer units to structural blocks, to retain the veneer units in different orientations; to create near vertical installations or a setback between stacked rows of structural blocks. In addition, the system provides a single structural block, which can be used for both straight portions or corners of a same structure. The structural block can also be used to create double-sided walls, with opposite lateral walls being configured to received/retain veneer units thereon.
A concrete block system for constructing a structure, the system comprising:
A mortarless concrete block system for constructing a structure, the system comprising:
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A connector for use in a concrete block system, the concrete block system comprising structural blocks and veneer units, each provided with respective block and veneer channels extending therethrough, the connector comprising first and second opposed faces, the first face being provided with a knob sized, shaped and configured for insertion in a channel of a veneer unit or a structural block, to connect the veneer units to the structural blocks or to connect adjacent structural blocks together.
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