Rock-face concrete block was considered an economical alternative to natural stone foundations, walls and porches. The blocks were usually made at the building site using a small machine, like the one Grow acquired, with interchangeable molds that formed different patterns on the block face.
What is faceface block?
Face block provides an attractive alternative to standard precision block. It has a broken rock-face appearance with a rough and rugged texture revealing the natural aggregates used in its manufacture.
What is a split-face concrete block?
Split-face concrete blocks are a class of architectural block that has a rough, stone-like texture created by splitting a block. They were popular from the mid-1880s through the years after the First World War. They were used on foundations and exteriors in many early-20th-century homes in Portland, Ballestrem said.
What kind of blocks does Faber use in his homes?
The type of rock-face blocks used in Faber’s homes have a rustic, uneven look that is a familiar sight to anyone who has spent time walking or driving around eastside neighborhoods.
How much is a rock-faced block mold worth?
This 2013 article describes how Justin Grow of Portland, Oregon borrowed a block machine from a local museum and made his own rock-faced blocks for a restoration project. As of this date there is a rock-faced block mold for sale on US eBay with a $399.00 starting bid.
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