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Anchor Diamond Presentation Boxes Available

Southland Anchor Diamond Blend

Southland Brick and Block now has presentation boxes available for distribution that contain samples of our Anchor Diamond single and blended colors, as well as Anchor Diamond Pro in single colors.

Southland Anchor Diamond Pro Presentation Box

If you’re an architect, designer, landscaper or other contractor and would like to use these for your selection process, contact your local Southland Brick and Block location for more information.

For a complete listing of locations in Tennessee, Georgia and Louisiana, click here.

Introducing the Revolutionary MAXBRIC

MAXBRIC from Lee Brick and Block

Product Information

MAXBRIC is a revolutionary concrete masonry product developed to offer designers and owners a strong, durable, timeless, and cost-effective way to provide the appearance of traditional brick veneer. MAXBRIC is a structural and/or veneer Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) manufactured and distributed by Southland Brick + Block and is available in a variety of colors and face textures.

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Does Your Backyard Need A Little Help?

Country Manor BBG

Here’s some great photos of our Keystone Country Manor BBG segmental retaining wall blocks in use in Lebanon (TN).

The fountain and the walls were built by Greenhouse Gallery, Inc., also of Lebanon and the units were supplied by the Antioch location of Southland Brick and Block.

Country Manor BBG(2)

If you need to reclaim your outdoor living space or manage your property to make more efficient use of it, our sales associates can help you pick the perfect wall product for your project.

Stop by the nearest location of Southland Brick and Block today and you can be enjoying your new segmental retaining wall in no time at all.

Four Tips For Constructing Segmental Retaining Walls

Tree Rings with Keystone Units

Each Saturday and Sunday, homeowners flock to local landscape and home centers, like Southland Brick and Block, in hopes of completing projects that will improve the appearance of their home and ultimately increase the resale value.

According to experts at the National Concrete Masonry Association, the authors of this article, many homeowners are finding that segmental retaining wall units are meeting this objective.

One reason for this, they say, is segmental retaining walls are less expensive than poured-in-place concrete walls and more durable than timber retaining walls. The systems are also easy to install and they don’t require mortar or concrete footings.

Here’s four tips from the NCMA that can ensure the success and long-term performance of segmental retaining walls.:

1) Contact local utility services to identify location of underground pipelines, conduits and utility lines.

2) check with local building officials or residential inspection services to determine any requirements for construction certificates or inspections needed. This is often a requirement when retaining walls exceed four feet.

3) Coordinate delivery and storage of materials to ensure obstructed access to the work area and materials.

4) Review the suppliers recommended installation and structural requirements.

Homeowners can find more information in numerous publications about landscape construction. recent publications include,” Retaining Walls – A Building Guide And Design Gallery “, by Shiffer Publishing Ltd. It’s available at many landscape and home centers.

For more information on segmental retaining walls, visit the NCMA website and we have more info on our products here.

Stop by the nearest location of Southland Brick and Block today and let one of our associates help you with your next outdoor building and landscape project.