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blockout

blockout

7.4
A space left in concrete to allow pipes or openings later
  • noun
  • /ˈblɑːkaʊt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : bloqueo
  • Before pouring the concrete, workers placed a foam blockout to create space for electrical conduits.

Examples

  • A blockout was used to ensure there would be an opening for the elevator shaft.

  • The engineer specified a blockout in the floor slab for future plumbing access.

  • The contractor left a blockout for the window installation.

  • We need to create a blockout for the plumbing access.

  • The engineer specified a blockout in the floor slab for future plumbing access.

  • Before pouring the concrete, workers placed a foam blockout to create space for electrical conduits.

  • A blockout was installed in the wall to allow for the future installation of a door.

Synonyms

cutout
vsblockout
9 4.2

A shape removed from a larger piece of material like paper or fabric

is a temporary space left during construction to allow future openings

Surface Forms

blockout singular
blockouts plural

Etymology

Blockout comes from block (a solid piece) and out ('left empty' or 'away'), giving the idea of using a block to make a space. So in building, a blockout is a temporary space left in concrete for pipes, doors, or equipment to be added later.