Split Face Concrete Block Retaining Wall With Motar

So it can easily be lifted carried and set in place by just one person.

Split face concrete block retaining wall with motar.

When you build a retaining wall offset the blocks to give the wall more stability. Split face like all our architectural units contain an integral water repellent. Best block is a leading manufacturer of concrete products for the residential construction. 16 24 linear feet required.

Three basic types of block used for raised planters and retaining wall structures. Standard concrete block cmu this block measures 8 x 8 x 16 and features two identical openings or cells. Wall reinforcing ladder or truss type block count. 46 5 face ft.

Pavestone rockwall small 4 in. Pecan concrete retaining wall block 144 pcs. This means to position a full block directly over the space where two blocks meet. Use the block calculators below to calculate the amount of materials needed.

Often referred to as a concrete masonry unit or cmu a standard split face cinder block is 8 by 8 by 16 inches made of concrete and features a textured pattern on only one side. When constructing a block retaining wall it s often necessary to install filler blocks and create uniform vertical lines at the ends of the wall. Non standard versions are available in other sizes and styles for 3 to 5 each. 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.

Stonewall select is engineered to be the easiest quickest wall to install. Concrete block calculator estimator. Split face block prices per block cmu. No mortar is needed and no special expertise is required.

Since all unnecessary weight has been removed each stonewall select unit weighs up to 43 lessthan other concrete retaining wall blocks. The best way to split retaining wall blocks. The best tools to use for this project are a simple hammer and chisel. When you reach the retaining wall s ends blocks must be cut in half so they do not extend past the wall s end.

Best block manufactures the highest quality line of architectural and standard block as well as segmental retaining walls on the market. 5 to the total for waste. The price for standard units is about 3 each.