Our concrete building blocks are ideal for use in building retaining walls.
Old concrete retaining walls.
Prevents soil from clogging drainage stone batter.
The interlocking retaining wall block can be used to build walls up to 24 to 36 inches high depending on the size of the block.
Our precast concrete retaining wall blocks play a central role in the retaining walls that we design and manufacture.
There are many cool retaining wall options and i like this one the best.
They fit together utilizing their tongue and groove design as they are stacked together.
The basic parts of a mortared stone wall.
A little stucco and a few natural rocks to cap it off and you ve got it.
The backward lean into the earth about 1 inch for every 1 foot of wall height weep hole.
Shea concrete s high performing precast concrete retaining wall systems stand tall in new england s active climate and because of their durability remain a staple of our concrete products.
Keeps water from collecting behind the wall filter fabric.
Concrete ecology blocks can be quickly deployed and used as a permanent retaining wall or dismantled and reused.
Components can vary for other types of retaining walls.
If you have your retaining wall built figure about 15 per square face foot for a timber wall 20 for an interlocking block system or poured concrete and 25 for a natural stone wall.
I couldn t pass up the opportunity to show this bare concrete retaining wall and an idea that would improve the look of the home exterior and not have it be the eyesore of the neighborhood.
This retaining wall if you have access to leftover timber would be a very budget friendly option.
Retaining wall blocks can be used as a permanent structure or dismantled and reused.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
Preparing a troublesome site one that includes clay soil or a natural spring for example can raise costs substantially.
Prefabricated concrete blocks are the perfect solution for building retaining or divider walls and barriers.
Friends old and new show up and help us put up the first section of our retaining wall.
Spaced every 6 to 8 feet it lets water drain through the wall base.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.