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Start with the unit. Coordinate the wall.
Separate the block schedule from the mortar, grout and accessories, then tie every item to the wall details. Kingston’s catalog provides concrete unit references; exact shapes, architectural finishes and supporting-material availability are confirmed against your project specification.
Standard Concrete Masonry Units
Select the unit configuration and dimensions before finalizing counts for each wall type.
- Stretcher blocks
- Flat units
- Specified block dimensions
- Lightweight, medium and normal-weight options by unit
Identify load-bearing or non-load-bearing use from the project design. Unit strength and the completed wall design are separate requirements.
75% Solid Unit Configurations
Separate the catalog’s 75% solid configurations from the other block counts.
- 75% solid flat units
- 75% solid stretcher units
- Specified size and weight-class combinations
Kingston lists these as 75% solid units. Confirm the selected unit geometry and documentation rather than treating all solid configurations as interchangeable.
Architectural Block
Coordinate visible masonry with the project’s approved appearance and sample requirements.
- Architectural CMU
- Specified finish and color requirements
- Matching architectural unit configurations
Architectural block is part of Crestview’s current scope. Exact finish names, colors and special configurations require confirmation before quotation.
Shapes, Beams & Openings
Count special units separately so wall intersections, reinforced courses and openings are covered.
- Bond-beam unit requirements
- Lintel unit requirements
- Corner and jamb units
- Other specified specialty shapes
Current records support special-shape inquiries. Exact profiles, reinforcement clearances and availability are confirmed from the project details.
Mortar & Grout
Keep the materials that bond the units separate from grout used in specified cells and reinforced areas.
- Specified masonry mortar
- Preblended mortar requirements
- Masonry grout
- Mortar color and packaging requirements
Specific manufacturer, mix, packaging and availability are confirmed with the quote. No admixture or specialty-grout access is assumed.
Masonry Reinforcement
Tie the reinforcement request to the engineered wall details and unit configuration.
- Joint reinforcement
- Specified ladder / truss configuration
- Reinforcing accessories by detail
Use the specified configuration and material. Reinforcement selection and spacing remain part of the project design.
Anchors & Ties
Coordinate masonry connections with the backup wall, cavity and adjoining construction.
- Masonry anchors
- Wall ties
- Specified connection accessories
Exact anchor system and compatibility are reviewed for the quotation; the general family does not establish access to every proprietary system.
Flashing & Drainage
Keep water-management components coordinated at wall bases, openings and other detailed transitions.
- Through-wall flashing requirements
- Weeps and vents
- Cavity drainage requirements
- Mortar-collection accessories by specification
Confirm the complete specified product assembly and availability. Flashing, drainage and wall design must work together.
Joint & Surface Requirements
Identify adjacent joint and surface-treatment requirements without assuming they are included in the masonry package.
- Control / expansion-joint details
- Backer and sealant compatibility requirements
- Specified cleaning and waterproofing scope
Sealants, cleaners, waterproofing and exact joint products require separate product-access confirmation. List them for scope review; they are not a confirmed stocked product range.