Astra-Glaze-SW+® Glazed Masonry Units
- Glazed-face structural or veneer CMU
- One-step installation
- Low maintenance
- 96 standard colors with custom color matching also available
- Custom color-matching
- Fire rated per NFPA 119 (CHECK)
- Sound absorbing units available
- Integral water repellant added at manufacture to deliver mold and moisture resistance
- Easy to clean and graffiti-resistant
- Cast-on glazed facing conforms to ASTM C744
Resources
All Downloads
- Astra-Glaze Product Specification
- William Allen High School – Astra-Glaze SW+
- Joseph J. Davies Elementary (Meraux, LA) – Astra-Glaze SW+
- Amway Center (Orlando) – Trendstone Plus and Astra-Glaze SW+
- Ruby Duncan Elementary School (Las Vegas, NV) – Astra-Glaze SW+
- Ocean Beach Comfort Station (Ocean Beach, CA) – Astra-Glaze SW+
- Anne Cox Chambers Adoption Center of Atlanta Humane Society – Astra-Glaze SW+
- Trenwyth Masonry Catalog
- Trenwyth Specifiers Guide
- San Jacinto Animal Shelter
- Alfred University Astra-Glaze SW+ Case Study
All Downloads
- Astra-Glaze Product Specification
- William Allen High School – Astra-Glaze SW+
- Joseph J. Davies Elementary (Meraux, LA) – Astra-Glaze SW+
- Amway Center (Orlando) – Trendstone Plus and Astra-Glaze SW+
- Ruby Duncan Elementary School (Las Vegas, NV) – Astra-Glaze SW+
- Ocean Beach Comfort Station (Ocean Beach, CA) – Astra-Glaze SW+
- Anne Cox Chambers Adoption Center of Atlanta Humane Society – Astra-Glaze SW+
- Trenwyth Masonry Catalog
- Trenwyth Specifiers Guide
- San Jacinto Animal Shelter
- Alfred University Astra-Glaze SW+ Case Study
About Astra-Glaze-SW+® Glazed Masonry Units
Echelon’s ASTRA-GLAZE-SW+® glazed block units are pre-faced architectural concrete glazed masonry blocks with a thermoset glazing compound permanently molded to one or more faces. This glazing compound is cured and heat-treated in gas-fired tunnel kilns — thus becoming an integral part of the masonry unit rather than a post-applied face shell. Additionally, ASTRA-GLAZE-SW+ glazed CMU blocks are cast in individual molds, ensuring dimensional uniformity of the glazed facing regardless of minor variations in the block to deliver the ultimate in aesthetic uniformity and seamless installation.
What are Glazed CMUs?
A glazed CMU, or prefaced, concrete masonry unit (CMU) is a prefabricated concrete block with a permanent colored facing bonded to the side. These smooth surfaces are usually composed of polyester resins, silica sand, and various other chemicals, and are highly resistant to water and chemicals.
Continuing Education
Lunch and Learn
Excellence in Single Wythe Masonry (LU/HSW)
CEU Credits: 1 LU | HSW
When properly constructed, single-wythe masonry walls offer a myriad of benefits that no other building material can touch from fire to moisture protection, durability to aesthetics, and cost-effective installation This presentation covers how to properly construct a wall using proper design techniques focusing on the prevention of moisture, cracking, and cleaning issues in order to take full advantage of the benefits of masonry construction.
Lunch and Learn
Masonry and Leed v4.1 (LU/HSW)
CEU Credits: 1 LU
Sustainable design and green building are ever-evolving, with the latest version, LEED v4.1 introduced in 2019.
This course will explore the latest modifications to the LEED standard, with a particular emphasis on masonry compliance and contribution. Developed by LEED expert Christine A. Subasic, P.E., LEED A.P., the course will introduce attendees to sustainable design and provide an overview of the LEED Rating System, and its credit categories, with a particular emphasis on Materials and Resources, as well as covering criteria and considerations used in selecting masonry products for LEED projects.
Lunch and Learn
The Concrete Benefits of Glazed Masonry (LU/HSW)
CEU Credits: 1 LU | HSW
Glazed concrete masonry units are a safe, clean, and highly durable alternative to glazed brick and ceramic tile.
This course will detail the benefits of glazed masonry units including their contributions to sustainable design, LEED certification, occupant health, as well as their undeniable ability to deliver flexible, stunning aesthetics to architectural projects ranging from schools, hospitals, gymnasiums and beyond
In The Field
When we first surveyed the post-Katrina damage, we took note of construction materials that survived. Glazed concrete block and Glazed tile best weathered the inundation and could be cleaned and reused."Modern Masonry Vol. 2 Issue 3 Read More
Applications
- Structural
- Anchored
Shapes & Sizes
Stretcher
2S
1 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 15 3/4
Stretcher
8S8
7 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 7 3/4
Stretcher
416S
3 3/4 x 15 3/4 x 15 3/4
Stretcher
412S12
3 3/4 x 11 3/4 x 11 3/4
Stretcher
4S
3 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 15 3/4
Stretcher
6S
5 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 15 3/4
Stretcher
8S
7 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 15 3/4
Stretcher
10S
9 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 15 3/4
Stretcher
12S
11 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 15 3/4
Stretcher
8ST
7 7/8 x 7 3/4 x 15 3/4
Stretcher
44S
3 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 15 3/4
Stretcher
8X
7 3/4 x 7 5/8 x 15 11/16
Stretcher
8M-R
7 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 15 3/4
Bond Beams
8U
7 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 15 3/4
Bond Beams
8UT
7 7/8 x 7 3/4 x 15 3/4
Bond Beams
8KOBB
7 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 15 3/4
Bond Beams
8UCPX
7 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 15 3/4
Bond Beams
8UCPXT
7 7/8 x 7 3/4 x 15 3/4
Cove Base
6G
6 1/4 x 7 7/8 x 15 3/4
Cove Base
4G
4 1/4 x 7 7/8 x 15 3/4
Cove Base
8G
8 1/4 x 7 7/8 x 15 3/4
Cove Base
44G
4 1/4 x 3 7/8 x 15 3/4
Cove Base
4GDR
4 1/4 x 7 7/8 x 15 3/4
Cove Base
4GJOR
4 1/4 x 7 7/8 x 16 1/4
Cove Base
4GJPR
4 1/4 x 7 7/8 x 16 1/4
Cove Base
44GJPR
4 1/4 x 3 7/8 x 16 1/4
Cove Base
44GJOR
4 1/4 x 3 7/8 x 16 1/4
8JO
7 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 15 3/4
8JP
7 7/8 x 7 3/4 x 15 3/4
*All dimensions displayed in inches as width x height x length
Performance Upgrade Options
Increase the performance of Astra-Glaze SW+® glazed CMUs by pairing them with the EnduraMax High Performance Wall System, Acousta-Wal sound absorbing units or the Insultech System.
