A system and method of masonry construction using masonry blocks and anchors, wherein the blocks are laid end to end, and an anchor is inserted between them. The anchor both spaces and secures the blocks, even before mortar is applied. The anchors contain legs recess between the walls of the masonry construction, and create a space for the walls to recess in to on the anchor, thereby providing multi-directional securement of the system. Embodiments of the system also contain grooves for additional securement and complemental engagement of the anchors.

Foam wall structures and methods for making them are described. The wall structures include a frame, a mesh mechanically fastened to a front surface of the frame, a foam panel at least partially abutting and overlying the mesh, and a foam layer disposed in a cavity defined by the frame, the mesh, and the foam panel. Buildings that include such wall structures are also described.

Foam wall structures and methods for making them are described. The wall structures include a frame, a mesh mechanically fastened to a front surface of the frame, a foam panel at least partially abutting and overlying the mesh, and a foam layer disposed in a cavity defined by the frame, the mesh, and the foam panel. Buildings that include such wall structures are also described.

A rectangular block having a front surface, a rear surface, a bottom surface, a top surface defined by a pair of lengthwise edges and a pair of side edges connecting the lengthwise edges, the rectangular block including: a first channel disposed along a left side surface, the first channel extending in a direction from the front surface to the rear surface; and a second channel along a plane parallel to the left side surface, the plane disposed at an offset distance from the left side surface, the second channel extending in a direction from the front surface to the rear surface, wherein the left side surface is configured to be positionable so as to mate with a left side surface of an adjacently disposed block to form a full channel to receive a rebar, whereby walls are constructible from a plurality of such blocks.

A rectangular block having a front surface, a rear surface, a bottom surface, a top surface defined by a pair of lengthwise edges and a pair of side edges connecting the lengthwise edges, the rectangular block including: a first channel disposed along a left side surface, the first channel extending in a direction from the front surface to the rear surface; and a second channel along a plane parallel to the left side surface, the plane disposed at an offset distance from the left side surface, the second channel extending in a direction from the front surface to the rear surface, wherein the left side surface is configured to be positionable so as to mate with a left side surface of an adjacently disposed block to form a full channel to receive a rebar, whereby walls are constructible from a plurality of such blocks.

Foam wall structures and methods for making them are described. The wall structures include a frame, a mesh mechanically fastened to a front surface of the frame, a foam panel at least partially abutting and overlying the mesh, and a foam layer disposed in a cavity defined by the frame, the mesh, and the foam panel. Buildings that include such wall structures are also described.

Foam wall structures and methods for making them are described. The wall structures include a frame, a mesh mechanically fastened to a front surface of the frame, a foam panel at least partially abutting and overlying the mesh, and a foam layer disposed in a cavity defined by the frame, the mesh, and the foam panel. Buildings that include such wall structures are also described.

A concrete building block for masonry block walls is formed with first, second and third spaced parallel rectangular face shells, where the second face shell is intermediate the first and third face shells. First and second vertical end cross webs connect the first and second face shells and first and second spaced intermediate vertical cross webs connect the second and third face shells. Insulating inserts include end protrusions extending outwardly at the top edge thereof to fit into notches of the cross webs and include cutouts to accommodate mortar crumbs. The inserts further include longitudinal notches along the entire bottom edges and longitudinal notches along the entire top edges wherein said longitudinal notches along a bottom edge are dimensioned to mate with longitudinal notches along a top edge of neighboring ones of the insulating inserts creating an overlap that serves to (i) insulate against temperature transfer and (ii) provide a sound barrier.

A concrete building block for masonry block walls is formed with first, second and third spaced parallel rectangular face shells, where the second face shell is intermediate the first and third face shells. First and second vertical end cross webs connect the first and second face shells and first and second spaced intermediate vertical cross webs connect the second and third face shells. Insulating inserts include end protrusions extending outwardly at the top edge thereof to fit into notches of the cross webs and include cutouts to accommodate mortar crumbs. The inserts further include longitudinal notches along the entire bottom edges and longitudinal notches along the entire top edges wherein said longitudinal notches along a bottom edge are dimensioned to mate with longitudinal notches along a top edge of neighboring ones of the insulating inserts creating an overlap that serves to (i) insulate against temperature transfer and (ii) provide a sound barrier.

A concrete building block for masonry block walls is formed with first, second and third spaced rectangular face shells, where the second face shell is intermediate the first and third face shells. First and second cross webs connect the first and second face shells and a third cross web connects the second and third face shells. Insulating cores include end protrusions extending outwardly at the top edge thereof to fit into notches of the cross webs and include cutouts to accommodate mortar crumbs. The insulating cores further mate, creating an overlap that serves to (i) insulate against temperature transfer and (ii) provide a sound barrier. A unique block permits a combination of insulating inserts and solid grouting as well as a symmetric arrangement.