Abstract: A pattern is provided in a glaze composition by a series of steps which includes patterning an at least partially cured fusible enameling composition by restructuring it through the removal of material therefrom, refiring the contoured restructure of the enameling composition, and then placing an uncured glaze composition onto the restructured, refined enameling composition. The glaze composition is placed in contact with the pattern in the enameling composition. The glaze composition is then cured. The cured glaze composition and enameling composition are then separated from each other to thereby provide the desired pattern in the glaze composition, without the cost, lack of convertability, and steps of stamping or forming metal to mirror the desired pattern. Also provided is the process for producing the pattern in the fusible enameling composition.

Abstract: A composite comprising two glazed angled masonry building units. Each masonry building unit includes a glazed front face including a planar portion that is opposed a back face and a second segment that intersects the planar portion. The second segment forms an obtuse angle with the planar portion and has a length that is equal to or shorter than the length of the planar portion. A side face of the building unit is angled and intersects the second segment and the back face. This side face forms an obtuse angle with the back face and an angle with the second segment of the front face. Also provided is a mold and method for producing glazed masonry building units. In addition, a wall corner composite comprising one of the glazed angled masonry units and a mitered stretcher is provided.Also included is a masonry building unit for use in constructing a structurally reinforced corner that includes a cut out portion.

Abstract: A composite comprising two glazed angled masonry building units. Each masonry building unit includes a glazed front face including a planar portion that is opposed a back face and a second segment that intersects the planar portion. The second segment forms an obtuse angle with the planar portion and has a length that is equal to or shorter than the length of the planar portion. A side face of the building unit is angled and intersects the second segment and the back face. This side face forms an obtuse angle with the back face and an angle with the second segment of the front face. Also provided is a mold and method for producing glazed masonry building units. In addition, a wall corner composite comprising one of the glazed angled masonry units and a mitred stretcher is provided.Also included is a masonry building unit for use in constructing a structurally reinforced corner that includes a cut out portion.

Abstract: A wall corner composite comprising two glazed angled masonry building units. Each masonry building unit includes a glazed front face including a planar portion that is opposed a back face and a second segment that intersects the planar portion. The second segment forms an obtuse angle with the planar portion and has a length that is equal to or shorter than the length of the planar portion. A side face of the building unit is angled and intersects the second segment and the back face. This side face forms an obtuse angle with the back face and an angle with the second segment of the front face. Also provided is a mold and method for producing glazed masonry building units. In addition, a wall corner composite comprising one of the glazed angled masonry units and a mitred stretcher is provided.Also included is a masonry building unit for use in constructing a structurally reinforced corner that includes a cut out portion.

Abstract: A pattern is provided in a glaze composition by a series of steps which includes patterning an at least partially cured fusible enameling composition by restructuring it through the removal of material therefrom, refiring the contoured restructure of the enameling composition, and then placing an uncured glaze composition onto the restructured, refined enameling composition. The glaze composition is placed in contact with the pattern in the enameling composition. The glaze composition is then cured. The cured glaze composition and enameling composition are then separated from each other to thereby provide the desired pattern in the glaze composition, without the cost, lack of convertability, and steps of stamping or forming metal to mirror the desired pattern. Also provided is the process for producing the pattern in the fusible enameling composition.

Abstract: Glazed masonry building unit is provided for constructing a stanchion or turning a corner. The front face of each such masonry building unit is glazed with a resinous composition and is intended to be exposed. the front face comprises a planar portion, a first angled segment that intersects the planar portion at one end thereof to thereby form an obtuse angle, and a second angled segment that intersects the planar portion at the other end thereof to thereby form an obtuse angle. Also provided is a stanchion constructed of a plurality of the glazed masonry building units. Moreover, there is provided a mold for producing the glazed masonry building units.

Abstract: A wall corner composite comprising two glazed angled masonry building units. Each masonry building unit includes a glazed front face including a planar portion that is opposed a back face and a second segment that intersects the planar portion. The second segment forms an obtuse angle with the planar portion and has a length that is equal to or shorter than the length of the planar portion. A side face of the building unit is angled and intersects the second segment and the back face. This side face forms an obtuse angle with the back face and an angle with the second segment of the front face. Also provided is a mold and method for producing glazed masonry building units. In addition, a wall corner composite comprising one of the glazed angled masonry units and a mitred stretcher is provided. Also included is a masonry building unit for use in constructing a structurally reinforced corner that includes a cut out portion.

Abstract: A mold surface is first treated with an enameling composition which, while still unfused, is provided with a distribution of particulate material such as sand; the mold surface is then fired and then a second coating of predetermined thickness is applied over the first coating including the particulate material followed by a second firing to finish the mold.

Abstract: A method of molding a hardened glazed surface on a building block where the block is provided with a slot in the surface to be coated includes inserting a boundary edge member through the slot after the block is placed in a mold containing the coating composition; the boundary edge member conforms closely to the shape of the slot; the molding composition is cured with the boundary edge member in place and the boundary edge member is subsequently removed by forcing the member into the slot, that is away from the surface on which the composition has been molded.

Abstract: A method of preparing a mold surface for forming a pattern on a molded article includes masking the mold surface, sandblasting the exposed surface of the mold, cleaning the mold surface and then depositing a metal layer on the mold surface to provide a metal coated mold surface having areas of altered surface texture corresponding to the pattern. The mold is then used to bond a resin coating to a masonry unit to provide a decorative surface pattern to the exterior molded surface of the resulting composite masonry unit.

Abstract: A method of coating a surface of an article block includes utilizing a mold that has its interior surface electrolessly coated with a metal such as nickel where the mold is made from mild steel and further includes depositing a resinous composition in the coated metal mold and then inserting a surface of the article and then subsequently curing the composition by exposing the mold to heat; the exterior surface of the mold is oxidized and darkened to increase the capacity for the mold to absorb radiant heat; a method of preparing the mold is provided where the mold is electrolessly coated with the metal while the exterior surface thereof is masked to prevent the deposition of the coating metal on the exterior surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to filled polymeric wall facing units provided with at least one mortar tie-in member (e.g., a metal mesh lathing material) embedded in and protruding from the backing surface of these units. The tie-in member permits the unit to be mortared onto a base wall structure made of, e.g., masonry materials, wall board or steel panels. Particular wall facing units are panels and corner units. The present invention also relates to wall systems having corner facing units of the present invention.

Abstract: Pigmented liquid 100% unsaturated polyester of the reactive type is packaged in oriented polystyrene film container inside an external container. The polystyrene container can then be placed in a monomer which dissolves it to release the pigmented polyester.

Abstract: Resinous coatings of an ethylenically-unsaturated polyester are employed to form masonry blocks and tiles which exhibit resistance to fading and loss of color consistency in exterior applications. Ceramic coated quartz granules and sand particles precoated with an unsaturated organofunctional silane provide depth and softness of color and texture which when combined with a polymerizable polyester resin produce decorative fade resistant articles that also exhibit resistance to staining and moisture. The sand, granule and polyester compositions of the invention can also be formed as cast articles without masonry unit backing.

Abstract: A combination of (1) magnesium hydroxide and (2) alumina trihydrate has been found to have synergestic properties in reducing smoke and/or flame spread in many polymer compositions when compared to the use of either alone. In some cases even better results are obtained by including antimony trioxide or antimony trioxide together with finely divided silica.

Abstract: Masonry blocks are provided with a cured resinous coating of an ethylenically-unsaturated polyester. The polyhydric alcohol in the ester is primarily neopentyl glycol to provide water resistance. The acid in the ester is isophthalic acid with 10 to 33% maleic anhydride, based on the total weight of the polyester. If the upper limit on the maleic anhydride is exceeded, stain resistance is lost. Triethyl phosphate is preferably incorporated to provide fire resistance while eliminating flame and smoke problems when employing methyl methacrylate as a polymerizable solvent. The sand-polyester compositions of the invention can also be formed as cast articles without a masonry unit backing.

Abstract: Simulated traditional colonial sand-finished masonry is provided having a unique appearance simulating that of sand-finished burned clayware. The decorative qualities are excellent and can be made similar to those of architectural terra cotta and other burned clayware. The product of the invention comprises a substrate or panel which is coated with a cured plastic composition containing filler and having the desired appearance. The coated surface has a rough, rugged surface which is characteristic of sand finished masonry. The surface has the hardness of silica, is waterproof, decorative, and permanent; with the effect of clayware.The simulated product of the invention is easily and inexpensively constructed. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a wall construction is provided of masonry blocks coated with a cured plastic-sand composition having suitable pigments to produce a sand finished masonry appearance.