Split Face Concrete Block Retaining Wall

Concrete masonry provides a cost effective answer to a variety of essential building needs including structure fire separation architectural finish sound control and low maintenance.

Split face concrete block retaining wall.

These are commonly used for retaining walls and decorative features. Three basic types of block used for raised planters and retaining wall structures. An average 100 square foot wall will run about 1 350. The diamond retaining wall system straight face can be used with geosynthetic reinforcement for tall wall applications.

Split face block have been split in the middle to create a ruff facing sides rather than smoothly formed facing to create a less industrial look. Concrete block with split face has one smooth face and one fractured face. Measure from one end of the block and mark all four faces sides at the desired length. Over the years block has evolved from the simple two cell rectangular unit often called cinder block to much more elaborate and attractive split face.

A completed 100 square foot project will cost between 1 200 and 1 500 depending on the difficulty of the installation. Standard concrete block cmu this block measures 8 x 8 x 16 and features two identical openings or cells. Place the block that will be split on a solid surface not on loose dirt or sand. With its highly textured split face and refined beauty of hewn chiseled stone the stonewall select retaining wall system blends in beautifully in any home landscape scheme.

Retaining walls are relatively rigid walls used for supporting the soil mass laterally so that the soil can be retained at different levels on the two. For an attractive retaining wall with enduring performance the diamond product is the perfect choice. Whether internal or external load bearing or non loadbearing split face blocks of different sizes from 90mm to 190m are available. Optional step and cap accessories provide even more design versatility.

The rough surface adds dimension while discouraging graffiti when used for masonry walls. The region s choice for concrete block split face block lightweight glazed block rockwood retaining walls and much more walden industries provides custom block in sizes of six eight ten and 12 inches. Split face blocks are a highly flexible product that suits residential and commercial buildings and landscape retaining walls.