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Big retaining wall blocks are selected for use on projects because of their massive size, structural performance, and quality aesthetics. The use of big wall blocks allows retaining walls to be built up to 20 plus feet without using geogrid reinforcement. This method is typically used to save on excavation time and cost as well as in situations where the wall may be close to a property line or existing structures. Reinforcement geogrids can be used with big wall blocks also allowing the retaining walls to reach significant heights. The blocks are made of wet-cast, air-entertained concrete that gives them much durability in environments prone to the challenges of freeze/thaw cycles, road salts, or brackish water. The block units weigh anywhere from 1,500 lbs to over 4,000 lbs, but their large face square-footage accounts for fast installs with a skid steer or excavator to handle the weight.

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute demonstrates permeable interlocking concrete pavers (PICP) as a durable cost-effective solution for compliance to national, state/provincial and municipal storm water regulations. PICP can reduce runoff and pollutants from walkways, patios, driveways, parking lots, alleys, parking lanes, and low volume streets. The surface consists of solid concrete pavers with small, stone-filled joints that allow water to flow into highly permeable, open-graded bedding, base, and sub-base aggregates. The spaces among the aggregates store water and enable infiltration into the soil sub-grade rather than generating surface runoff. The paver joints provide 100% surface permeability.

At Structures, we can provide not only a feasible solution to storm water control, but impressive improvements to project schedules as well. With the use of a Probst Paver Machine, we are able to double, and sometimes triple production speeds to laying pavers traditionally by hand.