What is really different or significant about the GeoStone block?
Flexibility and simplicity of construction. Construction of a GeoStone wall employs the same basic techniques required in construction of most segmental walls. The foundation, leveling pad construction using proper embedment, compacting of #67 rock in the drain zone, proper placement of the reinforcing geogrid and compaction of the soils in the reinforcing zone are all requirements of building a segmental retaining wall. “Soils” in the reinforced zone are critical. We recommend an all rock reinforced zone when feasible. In the instance of on site soils, we recommend soil of a gravel nature with a friction angle of no less than 28 degrees. As with all soil backfills, we recommend that a geotechnical engineer be consulted and the wall be designed and stamped be a professional engineer familiar with the construction of segmental retaining walls. The prior procedures with regard to engineers and soil testing refer to walls with severe loading, slopes, and/or significant heights (5’ or high
