They may appear cumbersome, some odd in shape and seldom associated with any purpose other than keeping soil erosion at bay in sloped areas. However, retaining wall blocks are more versatile than you might think. As much as a lick of paint can change the outer appearance of a structure, retaining wall blocks or CRBs add character and charm to any outdoor area. With the variety of CRBs manufactured by MVA Bricks, there are no limitations to the unique and creative spaces that can be designed.
Adding to Your Garden Space
Retaining wall blocks are the perfect solution for creating additional garden space through terraced layers, raised garden beds and planter boxes. If the size and contours of your garden concern you, MVA Bricks’ retaining wall blocks are designed to fit in with the natural landscape and can be installed at multiple varying levels to create ample planting space in a small garden. Convert your CRBs into planter boxes adding a touch of colour to a bare wall without having to dig up a garden bed.
Keeping Those Fires Lit
Extend the vision of your indoor fireplace to the outdoors by building a fireplace big enough for all to enjoy with retaining wall blocks. If you prefer something a little cosier, our CRBs are ideal for an outdoor fire pit placed on a concrete or sand foundation.
Outdoor Entertainment Area
From the variety of retaining wall blocks that MVA Bricks have to offer, you can select ones that will create an outdoor entertainment and kitchen area with rustic charm. CRBs make excellent kitchen counters, islands and bars elevating the concept of outdoor cooking.
Add Extra Seating Space
You can easily convert retaining wall blocks for extra seating in the garden or as an added bench on your patio. As these blocks are designed with hollow spaces, all you need to do is get planks cut to the size of the holes, slot them in at either side and paint the blocks to add a splash of colour. By packing and stacking them together at a desired height and width, and adding cushioning on top, you will have a comfy bench.
Stepping Stones
Getting from one level of your garden to another when you have slopes and inclines is difficult. Even though you may still have to measure and plan, MVA Bricks’ retaining wall blocks will save a lot of time by easily transforming into stairs. Add colourful stones or gravel in the hollows to round off the design.
Build Your Own Garden Fence
Using the same concept as you would for building a bench with planks, you can create a decorative fence in your garden or around a shed. You get to choose how wide or narrow you want the gaps in your fence to be by strategically placing the planks in the blocks.
Preserving Grassed Areas in Public Places
The introduction of our MVA-Grasslink blocks makes it possible to create comfortable walking areas in public parks and nature reserves by preserving the grassed areas that are normally destroyed by pedestrian traffic and unguided vehicles. Filling the cavities with soil and grass or aggregate offers many environmental benefits, including improved stormwater run-off.
With all the creative aspects that retaining wall blocks have to offer, choosing between our MVA-13, MVA-7, Rockface MVA-7, Grasslink and SmartStep products will leave you spoilt for design choices.
Trust MVA Bricks for Your Retaining Wall Blocks
At MVA Bricks, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with products that are of exceptional quality and are backed by SABS certification. Supplying our retaining wall blocks to several major commercial and industrial projects in Gauteng and neighbouring provinces has earned us the reputation of being the leaders in the industry. Combine our pavers with the retaining wall blocks that you select and you will re-create a garden that will be the envy of the neighbourhood. Give us a call and we will assist you in finding the right style and combination of CRBs and pavers for your landscape design.
