Skip to main content

Advocacy for Concrete Blocks and Safety Concerns

0:43
1:39
3.1K views

At 0:43 in

Retaining wall block only. #hardscape #retainingwall 

What happens here

The presenter advocates for the use of concrete blocks for retaining walls, stating that while they may degrade over a 'very long time period,' it's 'not nearly as fast as a wood product.' He then drives alongside the long stretch of the timber wall, illustrating how it's 'bowing,' 'pushing out,' and 'falling over.' He describes this as a 'safety hazard,' explaining that if the wall completely collapses, it could undermine the foundation of the adjacent parking lot, causing it to collapse as well.

Goal: Propose concrete blocks as a superior alternative and highlight the significant safety risks of failing timber walls.

Tools and materials

  • Concrete Block N/A — Recommended alternative material for retaining walls