Each Saturday and Sunday, homeowners flock to local landscape and home centers, like Lee Brick and Block, in hopes of completing projects that will improve the appearance of their home and ultimately increase the resale value.

According to experts at the National Concrete Masonry Association, the authors of this article, many homeowners are finding that segmental retaining wall units are meeting this objective.

One reason for this, they say, is segmental retaining walls are less expensive than poured-in-place concrete walls and more durable than timber retaining walls. The systems are also easy to install and they don’t require mortar or concrete footings.

Here’s four tips from the NCMA that can ensure the success and long-term performance of segmental retaining walls.:

1) Contact local utility services to identify location of underground pipelines, conduits and utility lines.

2) check with local building officials or residential inspection services to determine any requirements for construction certificates or inspections needed. This is often a requirement when retaining walls exceed four feet.

3) Coordinate delivery and storage of materials to ensure obstructed access to the work area and materials.

4) Review the suppliers recommended installation and structural requirements.

Homeowners can find more information in numerous publications about landscape construction. recent publications include,” Retaining Walls – A Building Guide And Design Gallery “, by Shiffer Publishing Ltd. It’s available at many landscape and home centers.

For more information on segmental retaining walls, visit the NCMA website and we have more info on our products here.

Stop by the nearest location of Lee Brick and Block today and let one of our associates help you with your next outdoor building and landscape project.

Here’s your chance to see an Anchor Highland Stone Free Standing Wall being built on HGTV’s Landscape Smart.

On April 21st, at 9:30 Eastern Time, you’ll see the Anchor Wall Systems Installation Expert, Tim Huinker, help build the backyard project using Aspen Stone, along with Highland Stone Free Standing Wall units.

Tim will also be interviewed and answer questions during the broadcast.

Tune in and then contact your nearest location of Lee Brick and Block to see Highland Stone and Aspen Stone in person.

The Windsor Gardens Nursing Home that was featured here previously also has some nice looking Keystone Retaining Wall units.

If any of the residents care to take a stroll around the grounds, they’ll see a beautifully constructed, symmetrical retaining wall.

Easy to maintain, years and years of lasting beauty and security are just a few of the benefits that you’ll get if you choose to build your next retaining wall with Keystone retaining wall units.

These units were produced and delivered by the Bardstown (KY) location of Lee Brick and Block, but you can get Keystone units at any of our Lee Brick and Block or Southland Brick and Block locations.

The local KOA Campground in Shepherdsville (KY) recently was enhanced by the addition of an Anchor Diamond Pro retaining wall.

The Bardstown (KY) location of Lee Brick and Block supplied the natural gray Anchor Diamond Pro units for this project.

The next time you have a severe slope like the one you see in the photo above, contact your nearest location of Lee Brick and Block ( in Kentucky ) or Southland Brick and Block ( in Tennessee ). Our team of experts will be there to help you decide which style, size and color will work best for your retaining wall project and then we’ll be there to see you thru to completion.

Whether your next retaining wall project is 4′ tall or 40′ feet tall, Anchor and Lee Brick and Block can make it a success.

Are you wondering which segmental retaining wall block to use ?

Are you wondering what an Anchor Diamond (Straight) Tan wall unit will look like in the wall ?

Are you wondering what it would look like with an Anchor Diamond (Straight) Chocolate accent block ?

The folks at Valhalla Vista, in Louisville (KY) have built such a wall and it looks great.

Click on the photo above for a full-screen view.

For more info on Anchor Diamond segmental walls, contact your nearest Lee Brick and Block location.