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Product catalog summary

Overview: The VERDURA® retaining wall system is a versatile and robust Segmental Retaining Wall (SRW) designed for a variety of projects, from small homeowner tasks to large-scale developments. The system is named from the words 'verde' (green) and 'dura' (durable), emphasizing its plantable and durable nature.

Key Features:

100% plantable dry stack modular system.
No need for concrete, mortar, or rebar.
Design flexibility for vertical and horizontal curves.
Efficient irrigation and fast drainage design.
Attractive even without plants, suitable for xeriscapes.

Applications: VERDURA® can be used for backyard walls, raised planters, tiered walls, tree rings, bioswales, channels, canals, detention basins, stream bank protection, screen walls, sound walls, and top, bottom, and mid-slope walls.

Specifications:

Wall Height: VERDURA® 10 is recommended for walls up to 3 feet, while VERDURA® 30 can be built up to 8 feet with standard design and Posi-Dura® reinforcement. Engineered walls can reach up to 22 feet.
Block Dimensions: VERDURA® 10 covers 0.5 sq. feet per block, and VERDURA® 30 covers 1.25 sq. feet per block.
Block Weight: VERDURA® 10 blocks weigh 22 lbs, and VERDURA® 30 blocks weigh 65 lbs.

Benefits: The system requires fewer blocks per square foot, reducing costs. It offers a fully plantable face, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of retaining structures.

Design Considerations: Local ordinances may vary, so it is essential to check with local building departments for permit requirements. The system allows for the calculation of block embedment in wall height for footing.

Distribution: The VERDURA® system is protected by US and international patents and is distributed by Soil Retention.

Catalog excerpts

The VERDURA® retaining wall system is the most plantable, versatile, and strongest Segmental Retaining Wall (SRW) retaining wall on the market today. The name VERDURA® comes from “verde” meaning green and “dura” meaning durable. The VERDURA® wall can be used for a wide range of projects ranging from small homeowner projects to large scale developments. The system offers a fully plantable face that provides an opportunity to soften the visual impact of large retaining structures. strongest Segmental Retaining Wall (SRW)

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VERDURA® Fully Plantable Retaining Wall System ® We created the VERDURA line of Yardstone products with the do-it-yourselfer in mind. Our products combine VERdant (green with vegetation) with DURAbility that offers the homeowner the only 100% plantable dry stack modular system that will provide a lifetime of beauty. Choose the Size, Finish & Style of Block Benets Fewer bocks per square foot means lower cost. The only 100% plantable block available. No Concrete No Mortar No Rebar Same block does footings, face, corners & ends Design exibility - accommodates vertical & horizontal curves Design...

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