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Segmental Retaining Wall Manufacturers

By Tim Carter
©1993-2008 Tim Carter
Summary: Segmental retaining walls allow all season construction and need no mortar. These manufacturers offer a variety of retaining wall choices for your consideration.

Segmental Retaining Wall Manufacturers
  • Allan Block
    The Allan Block system incorporates lightweight blocks that are filled with gravel. They are ideal for homeowner projects. They also have a full line of different blocks and systems. The blocks are manufactured by independent distributors to rigid specifications.

  • Anchor Wall Systems

  • Keystone Retaining Wall Systems
    The Keystone system incorporates a more solid block that uses fiberglass pins to interlock the blocks. You can adjust the batter or setback of the wall system by inserting the fiberglass pins into different holes.

  • Loffelstein
    This is the original segmental wall from Europe. It is widely available throughout the USA.

  • RisiStone Retaining Wall Systems
    This is a Canadian product. These blocks interlock using a cast tongue and groove configuration.

  • Versa-Lok
    The Versa-Lok system uses nearly solid block and fiberglass pins.

 






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