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.
Concrete block retaining walls design.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
Block retaining walls are generally the same as freestanding block walls but with a few important differences.
Homeowners landscapers builders engineers and municipalities have been using blocks to rearrange and repurpose land for years.
Soil mechanics simplified 4.
Construction of concrete block retaining walls with step by step process materials advantages applications and its construction inspection are discussed.
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.
Forces on retaining walls 6.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
Design procedure overview 3.
Without a pressure relief system the weight of the water in the soil would crack or even buckle the wall.
Block retaining wall ideas one of the most popular choices for building retaining walls landscaping blocks can be used for a wide variety of applications.
Our precast concrete retaining wall blocks play a central role in the retaining walls that we design and manufacture.
Retaining wall design 10 editionth a design guide for earth retaining structures contents at a glance.
Building codes and retaining walls 5.
Design build manufacturer of interlocking large concrete blocks for gravity retaining walls security walls railroad flood control and containment bins.
These systems are easy to install durable reasonably priced and available in a variety of colors and textures.
Although they are most common for homes built on hills or sloping properties retaining wall blocks also provide creative design options for planter areas elevated landscapes and other more visual applications.
A concrete block retaining wall is the perfect solution to control erosion to eliminate a hard to mow slope to add a planting bed or to level an ideal patio area.
Retaining walls are required for slopes and structural purposes as they use footings to hold a wall in place and better retain soil.
Retaining wall structure is commonly constructed to retain earth mass or back fill materials.