Visible facades & decorative walls
Sellable SKUs
Spec sheet / submittal →Full specifications
- Nominal size (W × H × L)
- 8" × 8" × 16"
- Actual size (W × H × L)
- 7 5/8" × 7 5/8" × 15 5/8"Nominal less 3/8" for the mortar joint
- Finish
- Ground-face
- Weight per unit
- ≈ 38 lb
- Units per pallet
- 90
- Pallet weight
- ≈ 3,420 lbUnits only, pallet and banding not included
- List price
- $4.76 / unit · $428.40 / pallet of 90Plant pickup, Bensalem PA. Delivery freight quoted separately
- Lead time
- 12 business days
- Model / SKU
- ARCH-8-GROUND
Full specifications
- Nominal size (W × H × L)
- 8" × 8" × 16"
- Actual size (W × H × L)
- 7 5/8" × 7 5/8" × 15 5/8"Nominal less 3/8" for the mortar joint
- Finish
- Split-face
- Weight per unit
- ≈ 38 lb
- Units per pallet
- 90
- Pallet weight
- ≈ 3,420 lbUnits only, pallet and banding not included
- List price
- $4.34 / unit · $390.60 / pallet of 90Plant pickup, Bensalem PA. Delivery freight quoted separately
- Lead time
- 10 business days
- Model / SKU
- ARCH-8-SPLIT
Facade Block, Finished
Architectural block is a load-bearing masonry unit made for walls that stay exposed. Split-face gives a fractured, stone-like texture; ground-face is honed back to reveal the aggregate. Color is integral to the unit rather than a coating applied after the fact, so a chip or a saw cut does not read as damage. For split face block Pennsylvania facade and site-wall specs, we cast to an approved sample at our Bensalem plant.
Architects and GCs specify it for storefronts, school and municipal facades, screen and site walls, and feature elevations, anywhere the block is both the structure and the finish. We cast to an approved sample, and we recommend running a full elevation in one production run so color stays consistent across the wall.
Where It Goes
Where architectural block is specified on the projects we supply.
Facades
Exposed exterior elevations where the block is the finish, commercial, institutional, and municipal work.
Decorative walls
Screen walls, site and retaining walls, wainscots, and feature interior elevations.
Specify It Exactly
The numbers a takeoff, a submittal, or a delivery plan needs. If you need anything beyond this for a submittal package, ask our team.
Product & standard
Packaging & lead time
How It Reaches You
Finished units ship on protected pallets. Plan covered storage on site so faces stay clean until the wall goes up.
Plant pickup
Load at 744 Walnut Ave, Bensalem, PA 19020. Bring your own flatbed or trailer and we will schedule a pickup window so your driver is not sitting in the yard.
Delivery to site
We deliver across Greater Philadelphia and the tri-state region. Send the site address, access constraints, and how the load needs to be offloaded, and we will schedule the drop against your dates.
How pricing is confirmed
Prices shown are list, per unit and per pallet, for plant pickup. We ship by the pallet, so quantities round up. Book the SKUs you need and our team confirms the final price, delivery freight, availability, and the date with you directly. There is no online payment.
The Questions Before the Order
Buyers evaluate a masonry supplier on the same short list every time. Here is how this line answers it.
A finish that matches the sample
On exposed work the sample is the contract. We produce against an approved sample or mockup so what arrives on site is what the architect signed off on.
One run, one color
Color variation between production runs is the risk on any integrally colored unit. Ordering a full elevation in a single run keeps the wall reading as one surface.
Structure and finish in one unit
Architectural block carries load and finishes the wall at the same time, which removes a cladding trade and a layer of coordination from the elevation.
Before You Book
What is the lead time?
Lead time runs about 10–12 business days, depending on the SKU and the quantity ordered. Per-SKU lead times are listed with the sellable SKUs above, and our team confirms the exact date when we contact you about your booking.
How many units come on a pallet?
90 units per pallet. Exact pallet quantities are listed against each SKU above so you can figure loads and site staging before you book.
Can you match a custom color?
Yes. Send the color reference or a physical sample with your request. We produce a sample for approval before the production run starts.
What is the difference between split-face and ground-face?
Split-face is fractured after curing for a rough, stone-like texture. Ground-face is honed flat to expose the aggregate for a smoother, polished-looking surface. Both are integrally colored. Split face block Pennsylvania architects specify is available with custom integral color from our Bensalem plant.
Will color vary between pallets?
Some variation is inherent to integrally colored concrete. Ordering the full elevation in one production run, and blending from several pallets as the crew lays, keeps the finished wall consistent.
How does quoting work, are the prices online final?
The price shown against each SKU is our list price per unit for plant pickup, with the pallet price alongside it. We sell by the pallet, so quantities round up to full pallets. Volume, SKU mix, and delivery freight are quoted on top, so the total on your order can differ. Book the SKUs and quantities you need and our team confirms the final price and availability with you before anything is committed. There is no online payment.
Other Product Lines
One local manufacturer for structural, architectural, and paving units, quoted and scheduled together.
Book Architectural / Color Block Today
Send the SKUs, quantities, and the date you need them on site. Our team confirms price, availability, and delivery or pickup with you directly.
Bensalem, PA 19020