The rough surface adds dimension while discouraging graffiti when used for masonry walls.
Split face concrete block retaining wall.
A completed 100 square foot project will cost between 1 200 and 1 500 depending on the difficulty of the installation.
The diamond retaining wall system straight face can be used with geosynthetic reinforcement for tall wall applications.
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 blocks are a highly flexible product that suits residential and commercial buildings and landscape retaining walls.
Split face block also called rock faced is a concrete building unit with a faux finish on one side that mimics natural stone.
For an attractive retaining wall with enduring performance the diamond product is the perfect choice.
An average 100 square foot wall will run about 1 350.
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.
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.
Place the block that will be split on a solid surface not on loose dirt or sand.
The straight split face block retaining wall system provides clean lines for a wide range of retaining wall projects.
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.
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.
Optional step and cap accessories provide even more design versatility.
Whether internal or external load bearing or non loadbearing split face blocks of different sizes from 90mm to 190m are available.
Standard concrete block cmu this block measures 8 x 8 x 16 and features two identical openings or cells.
Stonewall select residential retaining walls are an excellent addition to any home and are an ideal complement to pavers and brick as well as flagstone fieldstone and other natural materials.
Concrete block with split face has one smooth face and one fractured face.
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.