Retaining Walls | Allan Block Wall Systems

Welcome to Allan Block. For over 25 years we have been a leading developer in segmental retaining walls and mortarless wall systems. We are dedicated to bringing you the best products and providing you the information and services you need to tackle any landscape project.

Whether you are a homeowner looking to transform your own landscape, a veteran contractor who has been building retaining walls for years, or a designer, engineer or architect working on plans for the next big project - Allan Block has something for you. Take a tour through our website and find the resources you need to make your wall project a success.

Retaining Wall

Built-In Performance: Every Allan Block wall has built-in features that make it faster, easier, and more fun to build than other wall systems. Allan Blocks are dry-stacked without the need for footings, mortar or fancy connectors. Allan Blocks lock together by design with unique, patented locking features so every block stays in place once they are stacked together. Allan Blocks have built-in engineering and when constructed properly will stand the test of time. Every Allan Block has a natural built-in beauty crafted to give Allan block retaining walls the look and feel of Natural Stone. WHY ALLAN BLOCK? Built-In Performance!

Above everything else Allan Block offers Superior Service. At Allan Block we like to say AB stands for Always Better What that means is that our team is always striving to be the best. From installation instructions and project ideas, to estimating tools and engineering design software, Allan Block has a large library of resources and the most comprehensive website around to help you plan, design and build with Allan Block products.

As we strive to be on the cutting edge of the industry we continue to work with our network of AB Representatives, Dealers, Contractors, and Designers to educate and develop new tools and resources to make every project a success. Some of our newest resources have been developed for the customer on the go. Check out the apps and e-books we have available for your smart phones and tablets.

Whether you are homeowner working on your own backyard, an engineer designing large industrial projects or anyone in between, Allan Block has the product, style and the resources for you.

Retaining Wall Planter

A retaining wall is a structure that holds or retains soil behind it. There are many types of materials that can be used to create retaining walls like concrete blocks, poured concrete, treated timbers, rocks or boulders. Some are easy to use, others have a shorter life span, but all can retain soil.

Several questions must be considered in order to build the proper type of retaining wall. For example, is the soil sand, clay, or something in between? What is above the wall: a driveway or something heavier like a pool? Will the ground above or below the wall be level or sloped? What is the height of the wall? All of these factors will determine whether you will need a Gravity Retaining Wall or a Geogrid Reinforced Retaining Wall.

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Retaining Walls | Allan Block Wall Systems