Size the trench so there's enough room for the retaining wall block and at least 8 in. of space behind it. Excavate deep ...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN--(Marketwired - Feb 17, 2015) - Allan Block has released a large upgrade to their design software for segmental retaining walls. AB Wall Design Software is a comprehensive design tool ...

Retaining walls were first created to perform the simple and necessary task of holding back earth. And with good reason: Erosion is a natural process, but when it means soil being washed off your ...

Q. I want to build a retaining wall that’s going to look great for years. At my last house, I had a short retaining wall around a patio that started to lean out toward the lawn. The little wall was ...

Block retaining wall units are the easy way to create garden walls. Blocks are versatile, relatively inexpensive and allow for creativity in design. Border walls are easy to install, but too often I ...

The desire to have a bit of land to call your own is not an uncommon one. However, in the Bay Area, finding our own personal outdoor space can be a challenge. Some of us live in newer housing ...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN--(Marketwire - Oct 17, 2012) - Allan Block Corporation, a leading provider of retaining walls, is proud to announce that the Allan Block retaining wall system is now approved by the BC ...

ANCHOR VERTICA PREFERRED FOR SPLIT LEVEL CAR PARK IN HASLINGDEN A segmental block retaining wall from Maccaferri, specialists in retaining structures, soil reinforcement and erosion protection, has ...

When tendering for residential retaining wall projects, groundworkers must find a way to keep client costs down, while also ensuring their own profitability. Of course, quality and workmanship are ...