Freestanding & Retaining Wall Blocks
Strong and durable, yet easy to install, Belgard offers a versatile selection of concrete wall blocks to complement your landscaping, patio or even your mailbox. Our residential wall pavers are suitable for both stone retaining walls and freestanding features such as outdoor kitchens or built-in seating.
When selecting the right wall for your outdoor landscape, it's important to know what type you need. Retaining walls and freestanding walls both serve different purposes, and Belgard has wall 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.
Retaining Wall Colors and Textures
Belgard offers a full line of landscape wall products and concrete pavers in natural color blends to complement any color scheme. And with textures that emulate the look of tumbled stone, stacked stone, chiseled stone or quarried stone, there’s a look to complement any architectural style.
Landscape Wall Project Ideas
In addition to retaining walls, project ideas include outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, stone mailboxes, stone water features, outdoor kitchens, built-in seating, built-in planters, pillars and garden walls of various heights. Our wall blocks can also be used to wrap columns, hide utilities, build steps and more.
Applications:
Ashlar Tandem provides the look and feel of chiseled stone with the easy installation of the Tandem Wall platform. Virtual joints and multiple sizes allow for a seamless connection between units.
*All Ashlar units come mixed on one pallet. Not sold individually.
COLORS
SPECS
Ashlar Unit 1
7 x 13 3/16 x 2 5/8
Ashlar Unit 2
7 x 15 13/16 x 2 5/8
Ashlar Unit 3
7 x 18 7/16 x 2 5/8
Connector
8" Connecting Member
U Start Base Block®
3 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 12*
* Note: U Start Base Block actual coverage length is 16 11/16"
Solid Unit
Available in 3 sizes
Tandem Wall Cap
24 x 15 x 3 1/4
Tandem Modular Block
7 1/16 x 7 7/8 x 7 7/8
Tandem Modular Block Clips
Clips Included with Tandem Modular Blocks
Applications:
Belair Wall® 2.0 is ideal for retaining and freestanding wall construction where aesthetics are a key consideration. The attractive multipiece design and blended colors offer an alternative look to traditional retaining wall blocks. Belair Wall 2.0 can be used in curves and corners, terraces and raised patios, or steps and columns.
COLORS
SPECS
Freestanding Wall
6 x 6 x 5
Freestanding Wall
6 x 10 x 5
Freestanding Wall
6 x 16 x 5
Trapezoid double-sided cap
3 x 7/8 x 13 1/2
Retaining Wall
6 x 6 x 8
Retaining Wall
6 x 10 x 8
Retaining Wall
6 x 16 x 8
Column/Corner
6 x 16 x 8
U Start Base Block
18 1/2 x 12 x 3 1/2
Wall End Unit
6 x 8 x 11
Cap End Unit - 3 sided
3 x 13 1/2 x 8
Applications:
Featuring a realistic cut stone texture, Brisa wall block can be used to create striking retaining walls, garden walls and outdoor kitchens.
Special Order Item.
COLORS
SPECS
Segmental Retaining Wall
6 x 6 x 8
Segmental Retaining Wall
6 x 10 x 8
Segmental Retaining Wall
6 x 16 x 8
Freestanding Wall
6 x 6 x 5
Freestanding Wall
6 x 10 x 5
Freestanding Wall
6 x 16 x 5
Corner/Column
6 x 16 x 8
Cap End 3-Sided
3 x 8 x 13 1/2
Wall End 3-Sided
6 x 8 x 11
Trapezoid Double-Sided Cap
3 x 7/8 x 13 1/2
U Start Base Block
3 1/2 x 12 x 18 1/2
Applications:
The dependability of Diamond® retaining wall systems has made them the preferred choice for decades.
COLORS
SPECS
Straight Face
6 x 17 1/4 x 12
Beveled Face
6 x 16 x 12
Step
6 x 16 x 12
Universal Cap
3 x 17 1/4 x 12
Applications:
The dependability of Diamond® retaining wall systems has made them the preferred choice for decades. The Diamond® 9D retaining wall system has the advantages of a lighter weight and softened contours.
COLORS
SPECS
U Start Base Block
3 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 12 (Sold Separately)
6" Freestanding
3 x 4 / 6 x 9
6 x 12 / 10 x 9
6 x 15 3/4 / 17 3/4 x 9
6" Retaining Wall
6 x 9 x 9
6 x 10 x 9
6 x 17 3/4 x 9
Corner/Column
6 x 18 x 9
XL™ Cap
3 x 18 / 12 x 13
Applications:
With a rough-hewn face and multiple sizes,Highland Stone offers the look of a charming hand-stacked wall and can be used to create planters, raised patios, columns and more.
Desert Blend and Rio/Shadow only available in Eastern Washington.
COLORS
SPECS
Retaining Wall
6 x 6 x 12
Retaining Wall
6 x 12 x 12
18" Retaining Wall
6 x 18 x 12
XL™ Cap
F: 3 x 18 x 13, B: 3 x 12 x 13
Large Step
6 x 16 x 12
Freestanding Wall
6 x 6/4 x 9
Freestanding Wall
6 x 12/10 x 9
Freestanding Wall
6 x 18/16 x 9
Column/Corner
6 x 18 x 9
Applications:
Lamina Tandem provides the look and feel of natural stacked stone with the versatility of installation options from the Tandem Wall platform. Virtual joints and the unique z-shape allows for a seamless connection between units.
Learn more about the Endless Possibilities with the Tandem® Wall System.
COLORS
SPECS
Lamina Tandem/Unit 1
7 x 15 13/16 x 2 5/8
Lamina Tandem/Unit 2
7 x 18 7/16 x 2 5/8
Lamina Tandem/Unit 3
7 x 18 7/16 x 2 5/8
Connector
8" Connecting Member
Cap Unit
24 x 15 x 3 1/4
U Start Base Block
3 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 12
Applications:
The smooth face and multiple sizes of Melville Tandem make it an ideal choice for creating contemporary modular designs with the easy installation of the Tandem Wall platform.
All sizes come mixed on one pallet. Not sold individually.
Learn more about the Endless Possibilities with the Tandem® Wall System.
COLORS
SPECS
Unit 1
7 x 13 3/16 x 2 5/8
Unit 2
7 x 15 13/16 x 2 5/8
Unit 3
7 x 18 7/16 x 2 5/8
Cap Unit
3 1/4 x 24 x 15
8" Connecting Member
U Start Base Block
3 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 12
Note: U Start Base Block actual coverage length is 16 11/16"
Applications:
The Sterling™ Wall System is a versatile solution for every landscape. Installation is simple with an easy to locate pin system and a battered retaining wall. This unique block can also be split to make a two-sided unit for a freestanding wall system and column units. The straight split texture provides an aesthetically pleasing landscape design wall.
COLORS
SPECS
Segmental Retaining Wall
6 x 17 3/4 x 12
XL™ Cap
F: 3 x 18 x 13, B: 3 x 12 x 13
Fiberglass Pins
5 x 0.5
Applications:
Tandem Column Kit is easy to Install. Simply set your grid on the U-Start base or a solid base, attach veneers to the column with connectors and cap your column. Use the versatile column kit for new columns or around existing deck posts. Enhance aesthetic by adding to existing structures or simply add a beautiful touch to walls with this column kit.
Learn more about the Endless Possibilities with the Tandem® Wall System.
COLORS
SPECS
Column Grid
Height: 42"
Connector
8"
Lafitt Tandem
Units are available in three sizes.
Tandem Column Cap
24 x 24 x 3 1/4
Ashlar Unit
Melville Tandemn
Lamina Tandem
U Start Base Block
3 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 12
Note: U Start Base Block actual coverage length is 16 11/16"
Applications:
Tandem Modular Grid is easy to install -- Simply create your project frame, attach the grid to your structure and clip your tandem veneers to the grid. It can be used in various applications from deck skirting to outdoor kitchens. Each grid can be cut and used to work in modular configurations both horizontally and vertically.
View more about Tandem Modular Grid installation.
COLORS
SPECS
Ashlar Tandem™
Unit 1
Ashlar Tandem™
Joint Free
Lamina Tandem™
Available in three sizes.
Melville Tandem
Unit 2
Lamina Tandem™
Unit 2
Lamina Tandem™
Unit 3
Connector
8"
U Start Base Block®
3 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 12*
*Note: U Start Base Block actual coverage length is 16 11/16"
Applications:
The flexibility of the Tandem Modular Block system allows interconnection of structural units by using their tenon and mortise features. This has the advantage of being able to build stronger walls by adding units in the back.
Features & Benefits
- Three different veneer face styles.
- Design flexibility.
- Better stability during installation.
- Limited job site space solution.
- Connecting multiple blocks together to reinforce to make a higher wall without geogrid.
- Easily construct reinforced corners by connecting multiple blocks.
- One all-purpose plastic connector; retaining wall, double faced wall, setback wall, corners, curved wall and columns.
- Retaining & Freestanding Block Wall Systems
For use with Ashlar Tandem, Lamina Tandem & Melville Tandem blocks.
COLORS
SPECS
Tandem™ Modular Block
7 1/16 x 7 7/8 x 7 7/8
Universal Clip
5 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 7/8
Applications:
Introducing U Start Base Block™, Belgard's newest product innovation. U Start Base Block™ is a universal base course for walls that promotes cost savings and installation time efficiency.
SPECS
U Start Base Block
3 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 12*
*Note: U Start Base Block actual coverage length is 16 11/16"
Base Block with Tandem Wall
*U Start Base Block can be used with ANY wall block products.
Applications:
The flexibility of Weston Stone is unmatched. Its natural stone appearance allows for a wide range of applications and design options. This double-sided wall is the ideal choice for garden walls, pillars, outdoor kitchens and planters.
COLORS
SPECS
3-Piece Modular
4 x 8/5 x 8
3-Piece Modular
4 x 12/9 x 8
3-Piece Modular
4 x 16/13 x 8
Universal
4 x 12 x 8
Inspiration
This interactive experience includes inspirational project photos with the products and color options available in your area.
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