In this video I show and explain how I built my fire pit from retaining wall blocks with a galvanised round garden bed for the inner rim. I will be using our fire pit to cook with eg spit roast ...

Sponsored by Tobermore, this module explores the design considerations, applications and benefits of specifying segmental retaining walls in residential developments. Covering key aspects from initial ...

When tendering for residential retaining wall projects, groundworkers must find a way to keep client costs down, while also ensuring their own profitability. Of course, quality and workmanship are ...

Q: I have two deteriorating (but still standing) retaining walls made of timber and two even worse, leaning cinder-block retaining walls. I was planning to replace them all eventually, but to ...

Q: I have two deteriorating (but still standing) retaining walls made of timber and two even worse — i.e., leaning — cinder block retaining walls. I was planning to replace them all eventually ...

Construction of concrete block retaining walls, with step by step process, materials, advantages, applications and its construction inspection are discussed.

Allan Block has released a large upgrade to their design software for segmental retaining walls. AB Wall Design Software is a comprehensive design tool which outputs professional quality ...

Behind a glass facade, a basket weave of timber encases the living and dining areas of this house in Nara, Japan by Japanese studio Tadashi Yoshimura Architects. The lattice wall can be used as a ...

But many homeowners are opting for segmental concrete-block retaining walls because they cost less and their appearance has improved.