The above is not true. A blocks nominal height is 8" but it's actual is 7-5/8" When you masonry dimension the mortar joint is included.Typically a mortar joint is 3/8".

 

Having grown up laying brick and block, Stro1965 is correct. However the block are only approx 7.5 inches tall and the 1/2 inch motor joint per course will give you an eight foot ceiling for 12 courses, usually the total courses laid on the footing is 13, then you have 4 inches of stone and 4 inches of concrete for the floor leaving you 8' total for the ceiling height. Unless the code calls for a cap block.the you can add four inches to the ceiling height.

 

My basement walls are poured.

 

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Sombodies schoolin' someone in thier basement and offer 12 courses.

 

And I thought it was a 12 course meal that was eaten in the basement.

 

Ok we have hit a new low.. basements? I fail to see the Harley reference or relevence. Moderator calling the moderator help us!

 

Ok, just for you. I had the mason run extra courses of block to hide duct work, etc., above a drop ceiling and still give me room for a garage door on the side of my basement so I can drive the bike in and work on it in winter!!

 

who in the hell would build a 12 hole golf course? Especially one in their basement. Give me another beer........hic

 

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