June 17, 2021

What do I do for buildup and efflorescence?

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  Allan Block is made to last, but what happens when natural buildup and efflorescence happens to the block? “I have had my Allan Block wa...
November 5, 2020

Neutralize Graffiti with Our SRW Safe Suggestions

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A common question that pops up from time to time, is “What if my Allan Block retaining wall has been graffitied? How can I remove this?” The...
October 29, 2020

Can I Build a Fence on Top of a Wall?

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If you want a fence on top of a wall , there are some things to consider. Is the wall already built? If it is, then you have to know how th...
October 22, 2020

What is a Gravity Wall?

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A gravity wall is a stacked block retaining wall that can stand up by the weight of the stone alone. Gravity walls are usually shorte...
October 15, 2020

What are my Choices in Color and Style of an Allan Block Retaining Wall?

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Since Allan Block has been in business from the beginning of the modular block industry, there are many options available for you to match...
October 8, 2020

What Does an Allan Block Retaining Wall Cost, and How Does it Compare with Other Types of Materials?

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In comparison to other types of retaining wall material, Allan Block is very competitively priced. To touch upon a few common choices, l...
October 1, 2020

Stairs Without Being Part of a Retaining Wall

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I have a friend that asked me about building a new set of stairs from his cabin’s back patio area down to the lake.   His 20-year-old rail...
September 24, 2020

What makes a Retaining Wall Work?

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There are two types of walls to consider when asked the question “what makes a retaining wall work?”   Gravity walls and reinforced walls....
September 17, 2020

Should I be Worried About Water Runoff While Building My Retaining Wall?

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Water is enemy #1 for all retaining walls, and must be managed with post construction management details as you will see in our water mana...
September 10, 2020

How do I Figure Out How High My Retaining Wall Should be?

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Retaining walls help us offset grade changes to create usable land on our property.   There are two ways a wall will be constructed, a...