Verti-Block Retaining Wall
Transform your outdoor spaces and construction projects with the unrivaled strength and versatility of Verti-Block, exclusively available from Esker Readymix Ireland. Designed to meet the highest standards of quality and durability, Verti-Block is the ultimate solution for retaining walls, garden terraces, and erosion control applications.
Introduction to Verti-Block
Looking for a solution for retaining walls? Look no further than Verti-Block. Designed for landscaping projects and gravity walls. Heights in excess of 8m can be achieved, dependent on ground conditions. Verti-Blocks are wet cast, offering enhanced durability, complete with an open core structure ideal for drainage. This hollow design allows for lower material and transportation costs, and less labour intensive than traditional small, hand-laid blocks.
A unique male-and-female design means that these blocks are interlocking and offer unmatched strength with gravel infill and more flexibility for installation. Installation is easier, reducing the risk of placement error, ensuring exact installation, every time.
Typical Applications & Uses
- Plantable Retaining Walls: Ideal for housing and growing shrubs, greenery, small trees and flowers.
- Gravity Walls: Effective in managing soil erosion on slopes and embankments.
- Terracing: Create multi-level garden spaces that are both functional and beautiful.
- Landscaping Projects: Perfect for enhancing the visual appeal and functionality of outdoor areas, such as roads, highways and rail infrastructure.
- Flood Protection: Providing a barrier to protect against excess water and can prevent flooding.
- Property Dividers: Great for creating privacy between properties with aesthetic appeal.
- Freestanding Walls: Ideal for landscaping projects where connecting to another building or structure is not possible.
- Base Walls: Easily create a base for fencing or railing solutions.
Why Choose Verti-Block by Esker Readymix?
As a trusted leader in the concrete industry, Esker Readymix is committed to delivering top-notch products that meet the needs of our customers. With Verti-Block, you’re not just purchasing a product; you’re investing in quality, reliability, and exceptional customer service. Our expert team is here to support you every step of the way, from project planning to completion.
Elevate your next project with Verti-Block from Esker Readymix – the benchmark for excellence in the world of concrete solutions. Your vision, our commitment.
1. Superior Design for Enhanced Durability
Verti-Block is a wet cast product, providing superior durability with an open core structure that ensures excellent drainage. This innovative design reduces material and transportation costs and is less labour-intensive compared to traditional small hand-laid blocks.
2. Flexible and Strong Interlocking System
The unique male-and-female design of Verti-Block allows for interlocking installation, offering unmatched strength and stability with gravel infill. This design minimises the risk of placement errors, ensuring precise installation every time.
3. Aesthetic and Customisable Finishes
Available in real stone textures with two different finishes, Verti-Block is not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. For added customisation, the blocks can be coloured by others after installation.
4. Efficient and Cost-Effective
Verti-Block offers a cost-effective retaining wall solution with quick and easy installation, reducing the need for multiple trades traditionally associated with retaining wall construction. Its hollow design ensures proper drainage and eliminates the need for over- or underexcavation.
5. Long-Lasting and Eco-Friendly
Designed for a 120-year lifespan, Verti-Block is a sustainable choice with little to no waste. The natural stone finishes are designed to blend seamlessly with the local environment, encouraging the growth of lichens and mosses in the crevices.
6. Technical Support and Design Flexibility
Esker Readymix provides comprehensive technical information and support, including downloadable design software. From the preliminary design stage through to construction, Verti-Block offers varied designs and the ability to achieve both gravity and retained systems.
