RETAIN-A-ROCK - Retaining Wall System

“SIZE DOES MATTER”

The age old adage “Bigger is better” is still true in today’s construction industry.
With Retain-A-Rock’s 24 Square Foot face, the advantages start to become as big as our blocks.

• Retain-A-Rock is a segmental retaining wall system which relies on its mass and interlocking design to provide stability without the use of mechanical tiebacks.
• Our precast retaining wall system is designed for any application, commercial, residential, and shoreline protection.
• Easy to install with contractor’s equipment, eliminating time consuming manual labour.
• True gravity walls, eliminating the use of mechanical tie-backs and geo-grids up to 15 feet.
• Hollow design- integrates drainage system right into wall. Maximize freight costs as blocks weigh only 5,500 lbs (230 lbs/sq. ft.).
• Blocks are self-aligning, locking each layer into the one below ensuring precise layout.
• 6000 psi high strength concrete designed to withstand freeze/thaw cycles.
• Retaining Wall Flyer (.pdf)
• Specifications (.pdf) (.doc)
• Installation guide (.pdf)
• Retaining Wall Block Drawings (.pdf)
• Retaining Wall Auto CAD Blocks (.dwg)

“A TRUE GRAVITY RETAINING WALL”

Design Concrete’s precast retaining wall blocks provide a true gravity retaining wall system and are quickly becoming a standard in the industry. Retain-A-Rock offers many advantages over other retaining wall systems. With a staggering 24 square feet of face per block, our segmental precast retaining walls can be erected much faster than other smaller block systems.

Retain-A-Rock is installed using equipment which eliminates costly manual labor that is required for most retaining wall systems. Our product has the ability to create 15 foot high retaining walls without the use of geo-grid in most applications. Higher retaining walls can be achieved without mechanical connections, using geo-grid.

Retain-A-Rock is a complete segmental system designed around a 24 square foot block. Accessories are readily available to complete almost any wall, including end blocks, top caps, and half blocks. The blocks are cast in a high quality mould formed to maintain accuracy on every piece. The quality of precast versus poured in place concrete ensures the long life of the concrete gravity retaining wall.

Upon installation, the blocks are filled with specified aggregate to create a self-draining wall system and achieving a 100% connection between blocks. All components are produced in our CSA certified facility and are designed to comply with the Ontario Highway Bridge Design Code. With professional engineering assistance available we look forward to working with you on all of your concrete retaining wall projects.

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For more information please contact us at 1-877-253-4577 or by email info@designconcrete.ca