A wall made from concrete blocks can take almost any shape to guarantee the final project is what you envisioned.įinally, a concrete block wall has a lower material and installation cost than other methods. In addition to the diversity of the type of blocks offered, they also provide unmatched flexibility when it comes to design.
Block-Lite offers blocks for retaining walls in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors, textures, and designs, so no matter your landscaping vision, you can find a block that fits your needs. Concrete that is especially resistant to wear makes it especially effective for retaining walls as concrete block walls are highly resistant to extreme weather conditions such as floods, hot temperatures, strong winds, and even fire.Īnother major advantage of concrete barrier blocks is their versatility. The strength gained from the manufacturing process means that concrete will be much more resistant to wear and tear and further damage. Concrete is a much stronger material due to the manufacturing process that tightly packs the aggregate together, making the concrete stronger than other common building materials. One of the biggest advantages of using classic concrete blocks is the natural strength of concrete as a building material. Current color offerings include: Tan, Desert, Bluestone, Sante Fe & Grey.Ĭoncrete blocks offer many advantages in landscaping and construction projects compared to alternative materials.
Colorsīlock-Lite’s Classic 6 concrete retaining wall block comes in a variety of colors to ensure that no matter the space you can find the right block to fit. When layered with grid, the gravel-filled “stone columns” provide a multi-point interlock, for a more uniform block-to-grid connection. Upon assembly, Classic blocks automatically create 4" x 5" vertical “stone columns”. Straight Split: Size: 6" H x 18" W x 12" D, Weight: 60 lbs. The concrete block sizes for the Classic 6 blocks offered by Block-Lite are: Radius turns- Mean that the Classic 6 can fit almost any shape. “One Unit” construction- This means that 90° corners and half blocks are made simply by removing a portion of the block. The Classic 6 concrete retaining wall block features include:Īnchor bar- Located on the underside of each Classic® block, the 4" x 2" Anchor Bar creates an automatic setback with the highest shear resistance in the industry.