This article first appeared in the 200102
issue of BD+C.
Concrete wall block designed for retaining walls is available in 1-sq.-ft. units to ease estimating and design. Integral rear lip helps ensure a uniform 7-degree setback without pins, clips or mortar, and exposed heights of up to 3.5 feet can be achieved without geosynthetic reinforcement. The blocks are available in several styles, including warm earth tones and rock-face textures, with beveled, straight, cap and corner units for each.
Anchor Wall Systems.
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