Sustainable Development
Austin Block Company is one of the leaders in building retaining walls in the Southeastern United States. Our clients consist of commercial general contractors, residential developers, and homeowners. As a design-build contractor, Austin Block Company provides retaining walls at the right price and scope to its clients.
In addition, Austin Block Company provides site services such as fine grading, site cleanup, unit cleanup, hardscapes, and slope protection for commercial projects.
Retaining Wall Styles
Austin Block Company offers a variety of different style Limestone and Concrete Blocks. These come in different textures, colors, and sizes to complement any design your are looking to achieve.
Freestanding & Retaining Walls
Limestone Blocks are a great way to build a strong and durable retaining or freestanding wall. These blocks are not only pleasing to the eye, but they serve a purpose of foundation stability.
When selecting the right wall for your property, It’s important to know what type you need. Retaining walls and freestanding walls both serve different purposes, and Austin Block Company has limestone blocks to match your desired look and functionality.
Freestanding Walls Vs. Retaining Walls
One of the most common scenarios that calls for a freestanding wall versus a retaining wall is whether a home is positioned on flat or sloping ground. Retaining walls are required for slopes and structural purposes, as they use footings to hold a wall in place and better retain soil. Although they are most common for homes built on hills or sloping properties, retaining wall blocks also provide creative design options for planter areas, elevated landscapes, and other more visual applications.
Conversely, freestanding walls are better used when the ground is flat and design aesthetics outweigh soil stabilization and functionality. While they still lend to limitless design possibilities, freestanding wall blocks are more commonly used to divide landscapes into different areas, helping to break up open space and add visual interest to yard. Like retaining walls, freestanding walls can be used for potted plants, seating, and other practical purposes. And because freestanding walls a shorter in stature, they do not require installation of footings or additional drainage.