Concrete Block Wall Section
Can be used in all types of walls but most commonly used in drywall.
Concrete block wall section. Concrete foundation stem walls that support light frame above grade walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with this section. Concrete masonry is well suited for below grade applications because of its strength durability economy and resistance to fire insects and noise. Best for heavy duty load applications in concrete blocks and thin wall or solid concrete. Ribbed anchor masonry concrete anchors.
Concrete stem walls that are not monolithic with slabs on ground or are not otherwise laterally supported by slabs on ground and retain 48 inches 1219 mm or less of unbalanced fill measured from the top of. Have expanding wings that grips interior of the wall. Stem walls not laterally supported at top. It is better to construct exterior walls of 8 thick concrete block.
The depth and size of the foundation will vary depending on the size of the concrete block wall and the weight it must support but a typical freestanding wall requires a foundation that is about twice as wide as the wall itself and which extends about 1 foot down below the frost line. The nominal width of blocks for exterior walls and load bearing interior walls should be a minimum of 6 inches and the face shell a minimum thickness of 1. Non load bearing partitions may be constructed using blocks with a nominal thickness of 4 or 6. Require a pilot hole.
Concrete masonry is used to construct various foundation wall types including full basement walls crawlspace walls stem walls and piers.