Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) 8x8x16 Standard Block

JADE HOMES Standard Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) are the building blocks of commercial and residential construction in Washington. These 8" x 8" x 16" hollow core blocks provide structural strength, fire resistance, and thermal mass for walls, foundations, and retaining structures.

Features

• Precision manufactured for consistent dimensions and strength
• Hollow core design reduces weight while maintaining strength
• Meets ASTM C90 standard for load-bearing concrete masonry
• Compatible with standard reinforcing and grout fills

Specifications

• Dimensions: 8" x 8" x 16" (nominal)
• Actual: 7-5/8" x 7-5/8" x 15-5/8"
• Weight: 36 lbs per block
• Compressive strength: 1,900 PSI minimum (ASTM C90)
• Core style: Two-cell hollow core

Applications

Foundation walls, retaining walls, load-bearing walls, partition walls, fire walls, sound barrier walls, decorative walls.