![]() ![]() Solid units also provide improved durability against accidental impacts at the wall base. Taller VERSA-LOK walls easily incorporate geogrid soil reinforcement with proper design walls can exceed 50 feet in height. The setback between courses ensures that VERSA-LOK walls lean back into the retained soil, improving stability. Solid VERSA-LOK units are thick concrete wall blocks with no thin sections, no voids, and no small protrusions vulnerable to damage. VERSA-LOK walls eliminate the need for costly structural footings below frost. Even random-looking Mosaic walls and special design features, such as stairs and columns, can be created easily with standard VERSA-LOK units. Our simple systems deliver a high-end appearance without the high-end cost. VERSA-LOK segmental retaining walls cost significantly less than other types of walls, such as mortared masonry walls, big pre-cast blocks, or natural stone walls. The Mosaic system combines units that vary both in height and width, producing a random, natural stone look. Combining Standard-Cobble units provides varying widths. Special details, such as top-of-wall step downs, look attractively finished when built with easy-to-modify, solid VERSA-LOK units. The design of VERSA-LOK wall units lets you create smoothly curved walls without the unsightly gaps seen in other systems. Also, various units can be combined in one wall to create varied patterns and special accents, such as stripes and insets. VERSA-LOK units come in various heights and widths, offering different scales and wall setbacks, for a variety of applications. The faces of the units are available in the traditional split-face texture and the natural, Weathered look. ![]() For larger projects, units with custom colors can sometimes be produced. Units and caps of various colors can be combined for aesthetic effects. This ensures that the color of a special feature, such as a stair or column, will be consistent throughout. Colors are integral throughout the units, so modified surfaces will display color consistent with the rest of the unit. Many color options, from solid to blended mixes, are available check with your local producer as colors vary regionally. VERSA-LOK retaining wall blocks let you choose from a variety of color, texture and size options. ReCon specializes in helping its customers find unique solutions that save time, money and valuable real estate.Advantages of VERSA-LOK Retaining Wall Systems for Homeowners Great Looking Color and Texture Options Special procedures such as soil-nailing or veneering in front of H-pile can solve difficult site challenges. There are times when unique solutions are necessary on a particular project site. However, the difference is that ReCon retaining wall blocks are not placed by hand, but with equipment typically owned and used by most experienced retaining wall installers or landscapers. Proper installation procedures for a ReCon retaining wall follow closely those used for most modular, mortarless segmental retaining walls. And since no mortar is needed, the blocks stack up quickly. With a standard face size of 48" x 16", place just one block and you have installed 5.33 sq. Each block is made from wet-cast, air-entrained concrete with a minimum PSI of 3,000 for incredible strength and durability that exceeds industry standards. You can rest assured that your retaining wall will remain standing for years to come.Ĭall Shea Concrete Products at (800) 696-SHEA to get ahead on your precast concrete retaining wall project.Įconomical and easy to install, Shea Concrete retaining walls feature a unique locking system that permits walls as high as 12' without a geo-grid. ![]() Our precast concrete retaining wall blocks are designed to be long-lasting and meet the highest standards of strength and durability. ![]() Our variety of shapes, designs and unique textures give plenty of options to meet each of your retaining wall project needs. We also offer Rustic texture which is made to order. Our standard retaining wall block texture is Granite. If you want to catch a peek at prior jobs our retaining wall systems have serviced, take a look through our online gallery (below).Īre you looking to give your retaining wall system an aesthetically-pleasing appearance? Shea Concrete has you covered. With over a dozen block types to choose from, we meet the demands for many retaining wall applications. Shea Concrete’s extensive concrete retaining wall block inventory can be found in our online catalog. Shea Concrete’s high-performing precast concrete retaining wall systems stand tall in New England’s active climate, and because of their durability, remain a staple of our concrete products. Our precast concrete retaining wall blocks play a central role in the retaining walls that we design and manufacture. ![]()
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