Small Home Gazette, Fall 2012

Building a Foundation

In the Winter 2010 issue of Small Home Gazette, we ran an article called “Do-It-Yourself Concrete Blocks.” Concrete blocks molded in the appearance of cut stone were a turn-of-the century labor and money saver in home construction. The molding of blocks often took place at the construction site, using a block-making machine such as those sold through Sears Roebuck Company catalogs. Popular for house and porch foundations, they were cheaper than stone and stronger than brick.

For those of you who need to repair or replace foundation blocks, there is a company that can manufacture historic rock face concrete block. Classic Rock Face Block manufactures historic rock face concrete block. They use original castings of the block to create historically accurate replicas for restoration projects and period-style new construction. The company offers several patterns, stains, and shapes and sizes.

We can’t speak to the cost but if you need repairs done or are adding on to your house, this product might be worth checking into.

Contact Classic Rock Face Block at 888-960-8302 or www.classicrockfaceblock.com.