TYPES OF BLOCK

Where you would need to use them?

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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