{"product_id":"8-concrete-masonry-unit-cmu-block","title":"8\" Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU Block)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nebs-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.nebs-pdp h3{color:#0E2235;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;margin:22px 0 8px;}\n.nebs-pdp p{color:#4A5568;margin:0 0 12px;line-height:1.75;}\n.nebs-pdp ul{padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 14px;}\n.nebs-pdp li{margin-bottom:6px;color:#4A5568;}\n.nebs-pdp strong{color:#0E2235;}\n.nebs-pdp .nebs-faq details{border:1px solid #E2E8EE;border-radius:8px;margin:8px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fff;}\n.nebs-pdp .nebs-faq summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;font-weight:700;color:#0E2235;padding:13px 0;}\n.nebs-pdp .nebs-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}\n.nebs-pdp .nebs-faq p{color:#4A5568;padding-bottom:12px;margin:0;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e8\" Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU Block)\u003c\/strong\u003e from Oldcastle is a standard 8-inch concrete block used as the structural backbone of foundations, walls, and load-bearing masonry. The hollow-core design keeps the unit manageable to lay while delivering the strength and durability masons rely on for residential and commercial construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard 8-inch concrete masonry unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHollow-core design for manageable handling and grout\/rebar fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, durable concrete construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed for foundations, walls, and load-bearing structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured by Oldcastle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow contractors use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasons lay these CMU blocks in running bond with mortar to build foundation walls, retaining walls, partition walls, and load-bearing structures. The hollow cores can be filled with grout and reinforced with rebar where added strength is needed, making the 8-inch block a workhorse on masonry job sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from New England Building Supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew England Building Supply Corp is a Connecticut EIFS, stucco, and masonry supplier in Meriden, CT. We support contractors with competitive contractor pricing and quotes, deep inventory on block and masonry materials, and job-site delivery across the region. Call \u003cstrong\u003e(203) 565-4719\u003c\/strong\u003e or request a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nebs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is an 8-inch CMU block used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is used for foundations, retaining walls, partition walls, and load-bearing masonry in residential and commercial construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy are the blocks hollow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hollow cores keep the unit lighter to lay and let masons fill them with grout and rebar where extra strength is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is pricing handled?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe offer contractor pricing on CMU block. Call us for current pricing and a quote on your quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo you stock CMU block in Connecticut for delivery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. We stock block at our Meriden, CT location and deliver to job sites across the region. 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