Year: 2018

Top Retaining Wall Block Options

Learn about the retaining wall block at AreA Landscape Supply.  This is the last post in the series of our 2018 Best Selling lists: Top Retaining Wall Block options of 2018.

 

Joins us as we count down (one last time this year) to the most popular retaining wall block at AreA Landscape Supply.  This list includes Unilock, and Rockwood retaining wall block.  The styles, old and new favorites alike, vary from traditional appearance to transitional, to modern.  Use this list to help with your decision process to choose your wall block!

Check out all of our garden and retaining wall block options and get an idea on how to begin an installation.

U-Cara

The U-Cara Multi-Face Wall System represents a revolution in wall design.  This patented system uses structural backer blocks and various fascia panels for unlimited design options.  U-Cara just joined the Unilock product line this year, and is already a top favorite!

Pisa 2

A long-time part of Unilock, Pisa 2 has a built-in setback design that automatically forms the correct slope, ensuring a sturdy and highly stable retaining wall. The product’s tapered components also allow you to easily create eye-catching curved walls and steps.  Pisa 2 is available in 3 colors; one new for 2018!

Cottage Stone

Rockwood’s Cottage Stone® has a beveled face and is perfect for terraced gardens, tree rings, or low retaining walls. The unique, patented design makes it easy to create curves and shapes.  It saves time by eliminating the need to clean courses.

Brussels Dimensional

The antiqued appearance of Brussels Dimensional Stone is a great alternative to expensive natural stone products. These units can be used to build planter walls, steps, edge restraints and specialty features.  Sunset Fire Pit Kits use the Brussels Dimensional wall blocks.

Lineo

Contemporary and sleek lines define Lineo Dimensional Stone with a linear multi-length plank look. Ideal for garden walls, pillars, other outdoor vertical elements, Lineo Dimensional Stone offers up modern design and exceptional flexibility.

Rivercrest

With Rivercrest™ Wall, you get the character and flexibility of natural stone combined with the durability and affordability of concrete.  Cast from natural stone, this block benefits from Reala Technology and received the “red dot” award in 2013.  Consider the Rivercrest Firepit Kit to coordinate with and complete the look.

Estate Wall

The unique antique-textured finish of this classic wall recreates the appearance of natural ledge rock to add a regal touch to landscape plans. Versatile, multiple length units allow you to create virtually any seat wall, planter, step or pillar design.

Quarry Wall

Whether your outdoor design plans call for constructing a curved wall, seat wall, edging or a more complex outdoor kitchen, the antiqued finish of Olde Quarry will give it an air of sophistication. Its weathered appearance makes it the perfect alternative to expensive natural stone products.

Top Brick Pavers of 2018

Again expanding on our Top 5 Stone List from 2014, we have compiled a top choices list of Brick Pavers of 2018.

Below are the top 8 Unilock brick paver styles at AreA Landscape Supply.  A good mix of Classic, EnduraColor, and EnduraColor Plus styles made the list.  Join in the countdown to find what tops the list for pavers of 2018!

 

View all of the 2018 Top Choices Posts:

Top Wall Blocks

Top Decorative Stones

Olde Greenwich Cobble

Unilock’s Classic paver, Olde Greenwich Cobble®, has rounded corners and a subtly dimpled surface. This is a veteran in the brick paver industry that can be used in multiple installations, including driveways.

Thornbury

Thornbury™ is from Unilock’s EnduraColor line.  It has a refined surface and long-lasting color.  Thornbury can be installed as a driveway, and is ideal for both standard and permeable installations.

Copthorne

There is a timeless appearance of Old World clay pavers with Copthorne’s® deep, rich colors.  Copthorne is an EnduraColor Plus product that is cast from historic brick, is up to 4x stronger than poured-in-place concrete, and can be used in driveway applications.

Artline Smooth

The long, clean lines of Artline reflect minimalist, modern outdoor designs. This Unilock paver is an EnduraColor product with an EasyClean stain resistance treatment.  It can be used in driveways and is also available in two other texture finishes.

Bristol Valley

Bristol Valley brings a moderate surface texture to Unilock EnduraColor products.  It does have the EasyClean Stain Resistance technology.  The standard Bristol Valley thickness cannot hold vehicular loads, but can be special ordered in 8cm.

Brussels Block

Brussels Block® pavers are Classic Unilock with rough-hewn edges. They have an Antiqued finish that delivers timeless style and distinctive “Old World” beauty for driveways, walkways and patios.

Holland

Unilock Hollandstone™ is another Classic brick paver.  It has the traditional appearance of a crisp rectangle that can be set in a huge variety of laying patterns in all applications, including driveways.

Beacon Hill Flagstone

Beacon Hill Flagstone™ is created with Unilock’s EnduraColor technology to refine the surface and extend the life of the color.  The factory-stocked paver sizes cannot be used in driveways, but an 8cm thickness is available for special order.  Ask about the difference between traditional finish, and smooth.