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News and Events from Redi-Rock International
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- 08.31.2010: Redi-Rock for Military Training
Several US military bases have chosen Redi-Rock to construct training facilities for soldiers. These facilities look like what soldiers will experience in combat, plus they can be reconfigured as mission objectives change. Read on to find out more!
- 08.24.2010: Tall Wall, Tight Space
An engineered Redi-Rock gravity retaining wall built in an extremely tight space allowed a rail yard to add a new rail line without shutting down existing lines. Brad Turman, P.E. explains how he designed the wall in the newest Redi-Rock case study.
- 08.17.2010: New Construction Detail
To make your job easier, Redi-Rock’s engineering department has just released a new construction detail for the “90 Outside Corner with Specialty Block for 41in and 28in Series”. Check out all the Redi-Rock Construction Details here.
- 08.09.2010: "A Wall Fit for a Castle"
When a $5 million castle-like house needed a massive retaining wall, choosing Redi-Rock made sense. Read the Architectural Stone and Landscape Design article to find out how Redi-Rock provided a cost-effective solution that matched the high-end look of the "castle".
- 08.02.2010: Redi-Rock for Railroads
The New Mexico Rail Runner Express used Redi-Rock retaining walls as bridge abutments and to support roadways along the line's corridor. Redi-Rock zero batter blocks allowed the walls to abut box culverts and gravity walls saved time and money on installation. Read on to find out why Redi-Rock was the best solution for this project!
- 07.26.2010: Redi-Rock in Washington
Visit us at the 2010 Earth Retention Conference in Bellevue, WA next week! Redi-Rock will be exhibiting August 1-4 at Booth #300. This conference only happens once every 20 years, so you won't want to miss it!
- 07.20.2010: Ledgestone in Action
What does Ledgestone look like in residential and commercial applications? You can check out the newest pictures of Redi-Rock Ledgestone projects from across the country in the Ledgestone photo gallery.
- 07.19.2010: Protecting Shorelines
After two retaining walls failed, a Tennessee homeowner turned to Redi-Rock to protect his property. Check out the newest Redi-Rock case study, written by Tyler White, President of Chattanooga Hardscapes, to find out why he recommended Redi-Rock for the job.
- 07.12.2010: Redi-Rock in Missouri
Come visit Redi-Rock at the 2010 Missouri River-Texoma Regional Conference in St. Louis today through July 14! We will be at booth #45 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. To learn what other trade shows we will be attending this year, click here.
- 07.05.2010: Gravity walls go up quick on busy Nashville road
Tennessee DOT saved time and money when they chose Redi-Rock to expand a busy highway. Using gravity walls minimized excavation, cut down on installation time, and preserved existing landscaping and utilities. Check out details in a new case study!
- 06.28.2010: Why choose Redi-Rock for bridges and roads?
An article in the June issue of Roads and Bridges magazine highlights the key benefits Redi-Rock retaining walls lend to projects in road and bridge applications. To learn more about Redi-Rock in road and bridge applications, view a PDF of the article here!
- 06.21.2010: Dartmouth Crossing Project Published
Retaining walls, bridge abutments and an ampitheater built of Redi-Rock are featured in the May edition of Construction Canada magazine. To read more about the project, visit www.constructioncanada.net
- 06.14.2010: Redi-Rock now in Ireland
Moore Concrete, now the Redi-Rock exclusive manufacturer in Ireland, is featured in Irish Construction Magazine. Check out one of Moore's most impressive projects to date at www.irishconstruction.com!
- 06.08.2010: DOTs Approve Redi-Rock
Redi-Rock retaining wall systems have been approved by state Departments of Transportation in 13 states including Missouri, Nevada, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, New York, New Mexico, West Virginia, Vermont, Maine, Texas, Minnesota and New Hampshire. Redi-Rock has also been used in DOT projects in five additional states including Tennessee and Ohio!
- 06.03.2010: Reinforced Chart Update
Redi-Rock is pleased to announce the 2010 update to the Redi-Rock Design Resource Manual to take into account the Third Edition or the NCMA Design Manual for Segmental Retaining Walls. Check out the updated reinforced charts here.
- 05.26.2010: Landscape walls from Redi-Scapes
Redi-Scapes, the new landscaping wall solution by Redi-Rock, is now available in Kentucky, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Michigan, Maine, Ohio, and Nova Scotia, Canada. Availability is quickly expanding as this great new landscaping wall option gains popularity!
- 05.19.2010: Flood control, Redi-Rock-style
After being flooded out three times, a San Antonio homeowner bought property on higher ground and protected the riverbank and house with a Redi-Rock retaining wall. Check out the newest Redi-Rock case study to learn why the homeowner trusted a Redi-Rock wall to hold back the floods.
- 05.13.2010: Redi-Rock: an alternative to reinforced earth
Retaining wall bridge abutments? Redi-Rock can handle that. Check out the newest Redi-Rock case study which highlights a Tennessee bridge project that used gravity and reinforced Redi-Rock walls to create abutments.
- 05.05.2010: Ledgestone Availability Expanding
As popularity of the new Redi-Rock Ledgestone texture is growing, 14 Redi-Rock producers now carry Ledgestone. Contact your local Redi-Rock producer to see if Ledgestone is in your area! Also, check out the new Ledgestone photo gallery.
- 04.26.2010: "How to Choose Retaining Walls that Save You Time and Money"
Need to save time and money on your next retaining wall project? Check out the newest article published about Redi-Rock to find out how Redi-Rock provided a valuable solution that saved a development installation time and costs.
- 04.19.2010: Utah Redi-Rock project featured in Roads and Bridges
Redi-Rock created wing walls for a complex bridge project outside Salt Lake City. Check out the case study that was published in Roads and Bridges Magazine's April edition!
- 04.09.2010: Redi-Rock Wall Analysis Software Update
Redi-Rock Wall Analysis Software has been updated to include LRFD (Load Resistance and Factor Design) standards. To download the updated FREE Redi-Rock Wall Software, click here!
- 03.08.2010: Introducing Redi-Rock Ledgestone
As part of our 10th Anniversary Celebration, Redi-Rock is releasing a new texture called Ledgestone! Like the Cobblestone and Limestone textures, Ledgestone has the Essence of Natural Rock look, but with a much more random pattern and deeper texture. Find out more about Ledgestone! Click here.
- 03.07.2010: New Redi-Scapes small block
To offer the landscaping market the Essence of Natural Rock look, Redi-Rock has lauched a new division called Redi-Scapes. Redi-Scapes is a hand-set line of retaining wall products with the look of natural stone. Visit www.Redi-Scapes.com!
- 03.06.2010: Project featured in Modern Contractor Solutions
A historic district outside New York City that had never allowed a retaining wall other than natural stone chose Redi-Rock for a historic school renovations! Check out the full article!
- 03.05.2010: Redi-Rock launches web update
To make Redi-Rock.com easier to use, we have updated several sections of the website. You will find an easier to use Photo gallery, updated Products pages with more detailed information about the different Redi-Rock options, plus more.


