Split face block could almost be considered a perfect building material.Like other concrete block, it is formed of molded concrete, though the split face is formed with an extra-thick face shell.

Potential water damage problems tied to split-face block construction ... Buyers also should also check into the reserves of a condo building’s homeowners association to determine the level ...

Split-face concrete ... For developers, the blocks made for easy, predictable, and economic—read: cheap—construction. Proponents of building type said the faux stone face of the block made ...

Home inspectors say the problem is split face block, a concrete building material used all over Chicago in brand new homes built during the latest building boom. "This material is really not ...