WALL BLOCKS

Considering Wall Blocks?

Retaining Wall Blocks

Wall blocks are typically concrete masonry units (CMUs) that are used to construct strong and resilient retaining walls. Since the wall blocks are made of solid concrete, some people get these clad with either brick or natural stone veneer to improve their appearance. Retaining walls made of concrete wall blocks offer a low-cost option and are one of the most popular materials used in this application today. Many companies manufacture entire retaining wall systems that can be used to build the kind of walls you need.

Concrete Wall Blocks

Many landscapers use concrete wall blocks in their retaining walls construction projects. These modular blocks have an interlocking design which makes installation quick and easy. It’s still a job for an experienced installer, but since the task is less labor-intensive, walls built using this material are more cost-effective than ones built using natural stone. If you like, you can use stone veneer cladding to add to the aesthetics of the wall. 

Building A Retaining Wall

Retaining wall construction requires skill and only seasoned landscapers would be able to do this job well. The walls aren’t just plain dividing walls; they have to be engineered well to ensure they support the landscape properly and prevent soil erosion too. Most retaining walls structures also have some backfill material that helps in drainage and prevents the wall from deterioration. If you are getting a natural stone retaining wall constructed, you should hire the services of a stone mason. They would be able to build dry stacked walls as well as ones with mortar.

Regardless of the type of retaining wall you choose, whether custom stone or concrete; it’s crucial that you hire expert installers like the Lusitania Masonry professionals in Suffolk County for your wall block project. This will ensure you have long-lasting and attractive retaining wall structures on your property.