Concrete has an inherently high thermal mass. Its high density makes it ideal for storing heat and maintaining temperatures. Concrete masonry units remain warm or cool long after heating and cooling structures are turned off. For increased thermal benefits, County Materials offers insulating concrete masonry units.
Sustainability Benefits
In addition to thermal benefits and energy efficiency, insulating concrete masonry units also provide a long service life and are manufactured with locally sourced materials. Specifying concrete masonry helps projects achieve sustainable building certifications, such as the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Green building program.
Diverse Applications
County Materials offers Open Cell, Thermal Block, and Omni Block Insulating units to meet specific project requirements.
Open Cell Insulating Units
Open Cell Single Core units installed with insulating core materials result in strong energy performance for concrete masonry cavity wall construction. Open They are manufactured with ¾” webs that increase R-Values and occupant comfort.
Thermal Block Insulating Units
Thermal Block Insulating Units have rigid insulating inserts installed in them during the manufacturing process to reduce jobsite labor. Additional thermal protection between units may be installed in the field.
Omni Block Insulating Wall System
Omni Block is an insulated concrete wall system that combines the benefits of indigenous aggregates, Expanded Polystyrene foam insulation, thermal lag, and exposed thermal mass.
Use County Materials’ Insulating Concrete Masonry Units for your next project by contacting our Customer Service Team at (800) 242-7733.