Constructing Industrial Facades with Metal and Cinder Blocks

Preparing Sheet Metal and Industrial Iron

Dustrial Decor provides multiple metallic blocks to break up flat factory walls.

1. Craft industrial iron blocks by combining coal and iron in a crafting grid. These dark metallic blocks come in multiple variants and serve as sturdy structural columns, foundations, and trim.

2. Craft silver sheet metal blocks using iron bars to form smooth, corrugated industrial panels.

3. Place matching rusty sheet metal variants alongside the clean silver blocks to simulate aging, leaks, and weather exposure on older factory sections.

Detailing with Cinder Blocks and Vertical Slabs

Add depth and structural variation to your exterior walls using masonry:

1. Lay out cinder blocks for lower foundation walls. Keep in mind that cinder blocks belong to the falling-block family, meaning they require solid blocks beneath them to remain in place.

2. Mix standard cinder blocks with polished cinder blocks and cinder block brick forms to create distinct masonry banding.

3. Attach vertical slabs along your wall studs and window recesses. Vertical slabs cover half-block vertical profiles, allowing you to add exterior relief without leaving horizontal ledges.