Retaining Walls

RETAINING WALLS & SEATING WALLSBy Kuert Outdoor Living

From the Logistics of Retaining Land to the Aesthetics of Additional Sitting Areas, Kuert Outdoor Delivers The Goods!
When it comes to Outdoor Hardscaping, retaining walls and seating walls are often a necessity, but they can be a great necessity if planned properly. While retaining walls have a very practical purpose (typically holding back land or dividing it, they also can make a beautiful statement in your outdoor living area. Seating walls also add practicality but once again can aesthetically improve any area that they are installed within. One of the keys to making these walls work for you is by planning properly, starting with understanding their intended purpose, getting a good feel for sizes, determining locations, getting a feel for the style of the area that you intend to have the walls installed within… and of course ensuring that the color and style of blocks meet your intended objective.

While this might sound complicated, the fact is that it's really not; especially if you have a little assistance from knowledgable professionals. That's where the folks at Kuert Outdoor Living come in very handy. These guys are pros at understanding most all aspects of outdoor living and the materials that are used in those spaces. Below are some examples of retaining walls and seating walls and the products that you might need to make those walls a reality.

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Fact: Retaining Walls & Seating Walls not only serve practical purposes within their intended areas but they also make the areas more attractive, more inviting and they add value to your property. If you have questions on either retaining or seating walls contact Kuert Outdoor they have the expertise that can make a world of difference in your next outdoor project.

KUERT OUTDOOR RETAINING AND SEATING WALL BRANDS

RETAINING WALLS & STEPS

County® Materials Retaining Walls
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County Materials – County Block^®

The County Block^® Retaining Wall System combines the best of form and function in a patented, user-friendly and time-tested solution that is suitable for a variety of landscape wall applications. County Block units give you the freedom to create straight walls, serpentine curves, corners and even innovative steps. With its simple pinning system, using high-strength polyresin pins, each unit is easily aligned and locked securely in place, providing one of the strongest, long lasting connections available. Blocks are 7-5/8 inches high.

County Materials – Terrace Stone^™

Bring the shadows out into the open with the Terrace Stone™ Retaining Wall System from County Materials. Crafted with distinct splitting methods, Terrace Stone units feature a tri-split face with natural looking aesthetics and a more attractive face style that resembles cut stone. 8” high blocks are available in 12” x 16” double core full blocks and 12” x 8” corner blocks. Straight Wall Cap blocks are available in 12” x 15.5” size.

• Tri-Split face style

• Wall units have a bottom lip

• 3/4” setback per course

Maximum 48" height

42” radius curves are possible

County Materials – Tribute^®Retaining Wall System

The Tribute® Retaining Wall System offers earthy textures and rich color blends found in natural stone. Crafted of high strength concrete, Tribute units combine structural integrity, dimensional consistency and lasting performance for outdoor hardscapes. The Traditional Split Face style compliments any landscape setting with its classic proportions and split face texture. Blocks are 6” high and the caps are 3 5/8” thick. A distinctive Rustic Finish face style is also available. Its uniquely rough hewn appearance imparts a weathered aesthetic, giving the impression that landscape features have been around for decades.

County Materials – Winston^® Retaining Wall System

Add depth and texture with the Winston® concrete retaining wall system. Each Winston Retaining Wall unit features a pair of full cores making these lightweight and easy to handle. Winston offers straight splitface, or a tri-split face option that adds depth to any wall. Tri-split units weigh just 60 pounds, and have a bottom lip for a 3/4-inch setback and secure stacking. 6” high blocks are available in 12” x 16” double core full blocks and 12” x 8” corner blocks. Straight Wall Cap blocks are available in 12” x 15-1/2” size.

For more information about County Materials wall block products click here.

Reading Rock® Retaining Walls
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Reading Rock – AB® Collection

As the perfect blend of performance and style, the AB Collection has long been a favorite among wall builders. These blocks stack beautifully and create a smooth, fluid finish for every wall, while delivering on the promise of maximum performance. Build impressive landscape walls from many combinations of shapes and colors.

Reading Rock – AB Europa®Collection

The AB Europa Collection offers a variety of patterns to capture the essence of rich, hand-laid stones using one block or a combination. The Abbey Blend utilizes all sizes of AB Europa and brings Old World distinction to any landscape.

Reading Rock – AB Aztec®

Inspired by the centuries old walls in Peru, this new Allan Block Collection highlights an impressive smooth and molded face. Designed with the same system functionality, it’s easily integrated into other Allan Block collections for use in your outdoor space.

Reading Rock – AultWall®

AultWall features a block designed with beveled sides that allow walls to be straight or form graceful curves, with simple installation. Superior for design versatility, these lightweight blocks are available in standard for walls up to 2’ in height, and oversize, for walls up to 4’ in height.

Reading Rock – Greenwall®

GreenWall is a versatile, cost-effective way to incorporate beauty, greenery, and protection into any landscape. This plantable system gives you the ability to stagger widths and depths to create dimensional green embankments.

Reading Rock – ReCon®

ReCon is a proven gravity retaining wall system and product of choice for many sites with difficult challenges. With the base dimension covering 5-1/3 square feet, architects are attracted to the natural stone appearance and the larger scale that is physically impossible to achieve with the smaller products available in the marketplace today. Photo shows Weathered Edge style in Wheat color.

For more information about Reading Rock wall block products click here.

Rockwood® Retaining Walls

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Rockwood® – Classic 6

The lower profile of Classic 6 provides a longer, smoother appearance while maintaining all the unique features of Rockwood's Classic family of products. Appealing to homeowners, contractors, and designers, Classic 6 is as flexible as it is versatile. Capable of sharp radius turns, variable set backs, and endless design possibilities, Classic 6 is the perfect block for any retaining wall project.

• Create base block, half, corner, and end blocks in the field

• Fillable cores, integrated anchor bar

• Typical 0.75″ set back, adjustable in the field to vertical

Rockwood® – Classic 8

Rockwood's Classic 8 is the high performance block preferred by architects, builders, developers, and engineers worldwide. It is known for its ease of installation, strength, and versatility. Classic 8 provides extra support for the most critical applications. Whether the wall is supporting a retail development or backyard sanctuary, Classic 8 is the best solution for any large retaining wall application.

• Matching base, corner, half blocks and 4″ Universal Cap block

• Fillable cores, integrated anchor bar

Adjustable set back

Rockwood – Classic Colonial 6

Rockwood's Colonial series offers you the convenience of two block in one!Available in a ″straight″ face or a weathered ″rustic″ appearance, a Classic Colonial 6 wall adds desired curb appeal to any property with its timeless beauty and simplicity.As flexible as it is versatile, it is capable of radius turns, corners, variable set backs, and providing a variety of design options.

• Multi-unit appearance, straight-split or rustic face options

• Blocks easily split into half and corner units

• Fillable cores, integrated anchor bar

Rockwood® – Classic Colonial 8

Rockwood's Colonial series offers you the convenience of two blocks in one!Classic Colonial 8 combines the attractive features of a natural stonewall, with the proven performance of the Classic system. Designers will appreciate Classic Colonial 8 for its natural curb appeal, while engineers will respect its proven strength in demanding wall applications.

• Multi-unit appearance, straight-split or rustic face options

• Blocks easily split into half and corner units

• Fillable cores, integrated anchor bar

Rockwood® – Legend

Legend is the block to use when your project requires a maximum performance retaining wall solution. The extended tail design and core filled vertical stone columns unify the grid, backfill and block as one complete structure. Legend is designed to manipulate any slope, confront the demands of any challenging project site, and accomplish more.

• Straight-split, beveled and colonial face options

• Extended tail, fillable cores, integrated anchor bar

• One-inch set back

Rockwood® – Monument™ HD

Monument HD represents a new generation of retaining walls based on extreme performance and superior efficiency. The 1.33 sq. ft. innovative design makes Monument HD the most cost effective system in the industry! Its seamless and linear appearance is an attractive solution for any type of challenging application. Monument HD's solid performance means you build more and use less.

• Strong and versatile, fillable cores, integrated anchor bar

• 1.33 sq. ft. unit, in Straight or Rustic beveled face options

• One-inch set back

Rockwood® – Vintage 4 & 8

Recreating the timeless beauty of a naturally weathered stone wall, Vintage is the premier choice for distinctive landscapes. Six unique, double-sided Vintage blocks make it easy to install random patterns for compelling wall designs. Vintage makes the industry's first 8' radius without cutting and its versatility allows you to combine retaining with freestanding walls to create the ideal solution for the perfect outdoor living space.

• 4″ and 8″ high blocks can be used individually or together

• Separate, three-piece systems

• Tumbled/aged appearance

Integrated anchor bar/channel allows building of strong vertical, retaining walls, freestanding seat walls, pillars and outdoor features

• Builds 8' radius without cutting

• Matching cap, end and corner blocks

Rockwood® – Vintage 6

Vintage 6 is Rockwood’s three-piece, freestanding/retaining wall system that performs as good as it looks. Vintage 6 is a one-pallet, tumbled wall system that builds very fast, is priced to beat all other tumbled and embossed walls products, and builds straight or radius garden walls and seat walls without cutting. Vintage 6’s anchor bars create strong block-to-block and block-to-grid connections and integrates with all other Vintage blocks.

• 6″ high blocks in three sizes

• Three-piece system builds 8′ radius walls without cutting

• Tumbled/aged appearance

• Integrated anchor bar/channel build strong vertical, freestanding or retaining walls

Matching tumbled cap, end and corner blocks

For more information about Rockwood wall block products click here.

Rosetta® Retaining Walls
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Rosetta® – Belvedere

Create a warm, rustic landscape using Belvedere Coping on top of a Belvedere wall - the perfect pair…

or get a serious curb-side appeal step-up by using Belvedere wall block with Belvedere Coping and Dimensional Steps

Rosetta® – Claremont

Claremont's crisp, chiseled stone texture is indistinguishable from a dry-stacked natural snapped limestone wall. With classic linear proportions, elegant outdoor living is just around the corner from your new freestanding seat wall or retaining garden wall.

Rosetta® – Dimensional

With a consistent size and organic aesthetic, Dimensional Walls complement most any landscaping style. Paired with brick or perched beside cedar, Dimensional Wall is a great option to add some height to your hardscapes. The hand-hewn stone textures made with wetcast concrete are perfect for a traditional garden wall or contemporary outdoor kitchen.

Rosetta® – Kodah Wall

When you're looking to make a big, bold, first impression with your landscaping, Kodah is up to the task. The large dimensions, subtle character, and clean lines of snapped limestone create a bold, modern look for your freestanding, retaining, or garden wall.

But instead of limestone, Kodah Walls are made with durable wetcast concrete, meaning they can withstand years of environmental beating!

Rosetta® – Outcropping

There is a giant difference between Rosetta Outcropping and your average landscaping wall block. The design of the blocks is patterned after layered limestone in apparently random sizes and shapes. There are, in fact,12 different pieces that come together to look like a real stone outcropping. The massive size of the Rosetta Outcropping system makes it visually striking and easy to install, so that your stunning landscape can be finished without frustration.

Create usable land for your home or business with practical design…

or elaborate style using Outcropping Retaining Wall.

For more information about Rosetta wall block products click here.

ROSETTA STEPS

Dimensional Steps

Dimensional Steps provide perfect transitions for your landscape. The stone steps are manufactured in four sizes to simulate various quarried stone options. Since Dimensional Steps are made of high-quality, wetcast concrete, their durability is exceptional, and the natural stone textures are so detailed, people will wonder how the stone was cut so well!

Irregular Steps

Rosetta Irregular Steps are a perfect pairing with Outcropping Wall blocks to create the look and feel that your landscape was carved out of native stone. Consistent 5-1/2” or 7” rise is safe for even children’s foot traffic. Simple designs or elaborate, Irregular Steps are the perfect finishing touch.

For more information about Rosetta step products click here.

SEATING WALLS

County Materials Seating Walls
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County® Materials – Summit Stone Landscape Units
Natural, Stackable & Versatile

The modular shape and multiple sizes offered in Summit Stone® provides unmatched flexibility in landscaping design. Versatile units provide easy installation for a wider range of applications. Plus, the aged, natural stone appearance enhances outdoor living environments and compliments other hardscape elements, including pavers, paving stones and retaining walls.

County® Materials – Tribute^®Wall System

The Tribute® Wall System, initially designed for retaining wall projects, can be ordered with an optional two-sided face to construct stand alone seat walls. With multiple pin grooves on the tops of each unit, Tribute retaining walls can be constructed with different face alignments –vertical, stepped out or set back faces. Crafted of high strength concrete, Tribute units combine structural integrity, dimensional consistency and lasting performance. The Traditional Split Face texture or Rustic Finish face style compliment any landscape setting with their classic proportions. Blocks are 6” high and the caps are 3 5/8” thick.

For more information about County Materials seating wall products click here.

Reading Rock Seating Walls
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Reading Rock® – AB^® Courtyard Collection

Frame your courtyard, create a seat wall, or fashion an entry monument with Allan Block's Courtyard Collection. Allan Block's Old Country Courtyard gives a rough cut appearance to achieve a beautifully textured wall, while Allan Block Courtyard has clean lines, tight seams, and exceptional craftsmanship for a beautifully textured wall with a true vintage feel.

Reading Rock® – Bedford Tumbled

Use Bedford Tumbled in straight and radius designs to create the ideal setting for entertaining your guests, or, as pictured here, a free standing wall suitable for many functions. For a finishing touch, top off your wall with Bedford Cap. Bedford Tumbled is not recommended for step applications unless sealed after installation with SB1300 or SB7000. Actual samples should always be viewed before making a final selection.

Reading Rock® – Briar Stone

Enhance any outdoor space with the dynamic look of Briar Stone. This seat wall block has a split-faced texture that exposes the dynamic beauty of the color blends. The color blending is naturally veined throughout Briar Stone giving it that natural look. The Briar Stone column unit makes easy work of creating columns to finish off a seat wall or to create drama for an entrance.

Reading Rock® – Riversedge

Riversedge is a perfect border for your landscape or garden and/or use it as an accent within your design. As a banding accent, Riversedge adds a visually appealing finishing touch and a realistic stone-like facade in Bedford Tumbled columns or walls.

For more information about Reading Rock seating wall products click here.

Rockwood Seating Walls
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Rockwood® – Vintage

• 4″ and 8″ high blocks can be used individually or together

• Separate, three-piece systems

• Tumbled/aged appearance

Integrated anchor bar/channel allows building of strong vertical, retaining walls, freestanding seat walls, pillars and outdoor features

• Builds 8' radius without cutting

• Matching cap, end and corner blocks

Rockwood® Riverland Seat Wall Kit

Riverland seat walls create privacy and define your outdoor living space. Seat walls transform your outdoor living area into something special, adding both flair and functionality. Plus, the easy to estimate lengths make planning your project a breeze.

• 108” (8' radius) seat wall with 8" D seat wall top

Optional 18.5 W x 12" D x 2.25" H Silver Creek chiseled edge wet cast tops

Bluestone, Desert, Santa Fe plus Indiana Limestone mantel

Rockwood® Lakeland Seat Wall Kit

Lakeland seat walls create privacy and define your outdoor living space. Seat walls transform your outdoor living area into something special, adding both flair and functionality. Plus, the easy to estimate lengths make planning your project a breeze.

72" straight seat wall with 12" D seat wall top

Optional 24” W x 12 D" x 2.25" Silver Creek chiseled edge wet cast tops/ends

For more information about Rockwood seating wall products click here.

Rosetta Seating Walls
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Rosetta® – Belvedere Wall

A Belvedere garden wall provides the rich textures of heavily stratified quarried stone and a weathered edge for a rustic silhouette. There's no more waiting around for it to look like it's been there forever - that's included at install! Whether you aspire for an English country garden or a super, suburban landscape, Belvedere has you covered. Bonus: your neighbors will have to do a double take to see that it's concrete, not actually cut fieldstone.

Rosetta®– Dimensional Wall

Create the perfect place to gather around your Dimension Fire Pit Kit – a Dimension Wall for sitting, topped with Dimension Coping, with Dimension Flagstone underfoot. Perfectly coordinated style. Perfectly elegant. Yet perfectly comfortable.

Rosetta® – Kodah Wall

The large dimensions, subtle character, and clean lines of snapped limestone create a bold, modern look for your freestanding, retaining, or garden wall. But instead of limestone, Kodah Walls are made with durable wetcast concrete, meaning they can withstand years of environmental beating! And when paired with Dimensional Coping the result is a finished look that provides ample lounging opportunity.

For more information about Rosetta seating wall block click here.

Rosetta Column Caps & Coping

Multiple sizes and styles are appropriate for topping any column.

Belvedere Coping

Irregular shapes perfectly polish your rustic wall.

Dimensional Coping

Smooth top and chiseled edges complement any Rosetta wall.

Bullnose Coping

Smooth, rounded edge is perfect for steps, retaining walls and pool edging.

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