A concrete block system is provided and allows for the use of a single type of non-integral connector to perform different functions in a mortarless structure, the system comprising a plurality of structural concrete blocks and a plurality of veneer units. The same connector can be used to connect veneer units to structural blocks, to retain the veneer units in different orientations; to create near vertical installations or a setback between stacked rows of structural blocks. In addition, the system provides a single structural block, which can be used for both straight portions or corners of a same structure. The structural block can also be used to create double-sided walls, with opposite lateral walls being configured to received/retain veneer units thereon.

A concrete block system is provided and allows for the use of a single type of non-integral connector to perform different functions in a mortarless structure, the system comprising a plurality of structural concrete blocks and a plurality of veneer units. The same connector can be used to connect veneer units to structural blocks, to retain the veneer units in different orientations; to create near vertical installations or a setback between stacked rows of structural blocks. In addition, the system provides a single structural block, which can be used for both straight portions or corners of a same structure. The structural block can also be used to create double-sided walls, with opposite lateral walls being configured to received/retain veneer units thereon.

Various implementations are directed to a single face building block and masonry wall assembly and methods. Each building block includes a single face shell, first and second webs extending from an interior surface of the face shell, and a pier that has a proximal surface disposed between distal ends of the webs and a distal surface that is opposite and spaced apart from the proximal surface of the pier. Interior surfaces of the webs, the proximal surface of the pier, and a portion of the interior surface of the face shell between the webs define a pocket. In addition, the building blocks may include a ledge that extends outwardly from the distal surface of the pier. This ledge forms a channel with an upper surface of the pier stacked above the block.

A connector clip to secure mating construction blocks and geogrid by fitting into communicating slots in the construction blocks comprising an elongate generally rectangular member with a top face, bottom face and side walls. Each side wall having a top portion and bottom portion divided at the center point of the side wall. The distance between the center point of each side wall is equal to or slightly larger than the width of the communicating slots in the construction blocks into which it is to be inserted. Each side wall bottom portion having sections of material removed creating griping flanges.

A connector clip to secure mating construction blocks and geogrid by fitting into communicating slots in the construction blocks comprising an elongate generally rectangular member with a top face, bottom face and side walls. Each side wall having a top portion and bottom portion divided at the center point of the side wall. The distance between the center point of each side wall is equal to or slightly larger than the width of the communicating slots in the construction blocks into which it is to be inserted. Each side wall bottom portion having sections of material removed creating griping flanges.

A connector clip to secure mating construction blocks and geogrid by fitting into communicating slots in the construction blocks comprising an elongate generally rectangular member with a top face, bottom face and side walls. Each side wall having a top portion and bottom portion divided at the center point of the side wall. The distance between the center point of each side wall is equal to or slightly larger than the width of the communicating slots in the construction blocks into which it is to be inserted. Each side wall bottom portion having sections of material removed creating griping flanges.

A connector clip to secure mating construction blocks and geogrid by fitting into communicating slots in the construction blocks comprising an elongate generally rectangular member with a top face, bottom face and side walls. Each side wall having a top portion and bottom portion divided at the center point of the side wall. The distance between the center point of each side wall is equal to or slightly larger than the width of the communicating slots in the construction blocks into which it is to be inserted. Each side wall bottom portion having sections of material removed creating griping flanges.

A concrete block system is provided and allows for the use of a single type of non-integral connector to perform different functions in a mortarless structure, the system comprising a plurality of structural concrete blocks and a plurality of veneer units. The same connector can be used to connect veneer units to structural blocks, to retain the veneer units in different orientations; to create near vertical installations or a setback between stacked rows of structural blocks. In addition, the system provides a single structural block, which can be used for both straight portions or corners of a same structure. The structural block can also be used to create double-sided walls, with opposite lateral walls being configured to received/retain veneer units thereon.

A concrete block system is provided and allows for the use of a single type of non-integral connector to perform different functions in a mortarless structure, the system comprising a plurality of structural concrete blocks and a plurality of veneer units. The same connector can be used to connect veneer units to structural blocks, to retain the veneer units in different orientations; to create near vertical installations or a setback between stacked rows of structural blocks. In addition, the system provides a single structural block, which can be used for both straight portions or corners of a same structure. The structural block can also be used to create double-sided walls, with opposite lateral walls being configured to received/retain veneer units thereon.

A hollow prefabricated masonry wall panel is made at a fabrication site and is configured for transportation to a build site. The hollow prefabricated wall panel has a base row and an upper row formed of hollow blocks. A slit is formed in the top of each of the two side walls of the hollow blocks of the base row and upper row, the slit having a width no larger than 20% a width of a side wall. Provisional reinforcement is provided within each slit with a bonding material, a size of the slit and the provisional reinforcement configured to provide tensile strength during transportation of the hollow prefabricated wall panel from the fabrication site to the build site. At least one mid-row is laid between the base row and upper row so the hollow cavities are aligned to preserve hollow wall cavities that can accept code required reinforcement once transported to the build site.