We noticed that many of the properties had bulging retaining walls. We learned that it was due to the area’s geology and soil ...

Natural Insulation: Cow dung, when used as plaster or in bricks, does not absorb external heat the way concrete ... block up to 70% of external heat from entering the home, especially effective in hot ...

According to Bobby Jewell, Surf Block ... a concrete block. The rough surface of the styrofoam on Surf Blocks also means workers can apply stucco and gypsum plaster directly to the walls without ...

Learn how to patch a large hole in a cinder block wall with this step-by-step repair guide. Whether for structural reinforcement or cosmetic fixes, this method ensures a durable and seamless ...

Stack cinder blocks on top of each other to create an aesthetically pleasing retaining wall. This cinder block wall serves as a backdrop for a welcoming outdoor space that's filled with beautiful ...

For groundworkers, tendering residential retaining wall projects can be a time-consuming and complicated process. The key is to tender using Tobermore’s Secura modular concrete block retaining walls ...

If you have a fairly tall brick or concrete block retaining wall, why not construct a raised vegetable bed in front of the wall? This solution would be great for growing sun-loving varieties, such as ...

(Marguerite Lanthier/Daily News photo, file) A vulnerable section of a retaining ... a precast concrete wall at the bottom of the existing stone wall, which extends more than a block in the ...