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Publication Review

Title: Decorative, Architectural Block that has a rough, stone-like texture
Author: Path, 2005
File: Free Technical Guide, PDF 36.7 KB, 3 pages
Audience: Written for builders, designers. But good for homeowners with some prior knowledge of construction.

Review
Technical review of split faced block, its strengths and weaknesses as a building material

Issues covered include:

• what is a split faced block
• what is it made of
• attributes
• ease of implementation
• initial cost
• operating costs
• code acceptance
• installation
• warranty
• benefits/costs

Detail drawing include:

• photos of split faced blocks

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