Download - TYPES OF BLOCK
TYPES OF BLOCK
Where you would need to use them?
&
NAMES OF BLOCKS
• CORNER
• STRETCHER
• CONTROL JOINT
• SASH or JAMB
• LINTEL or BOND BEAM
• BULLNOSE
• RETURN CORNER or “L” CORNER
What they look like and
where you would need to use them?
CORNER BLOCK
Used on corners or
ends of walls
STRETCHER
Used to fill in the center area of a wall
CONTROL JOINT
Used to separatelong walls to allow
for expansion.
SASH or JAMB
Used next to doors and windows to
hold frames
LINTEL or BOND BEAM
Used for support over
doors & windows
BULLNOSE
Used on high traffic corners
RETURN CORNER or “L” CORNER
Used on 10” & 12” corners
Give the name or names for each block.
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Local Block Suppliers
• Landis Block
• Easton Block
• Eastern Industries
• Millard Lumber
Explore the following websites to find at least one other name for the previous blocks. Also identify four other types of blocks.
Type of Block First Location Second Location
Sash or Jamb
Stretcher
Return Corner or
“L” Corner
Bullnose
Corner
Control Joint
Lintel or
Bond Beam