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Old 05-16-2007, 07:23 PM
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Cultured stone retaining wall system?

Yesterday I saw a dry stack retaining wall that was unlike the usual split block systems. This stuff was individual blocks that looked molded, similar to cultured stone veneer. Anyone know who makes it?
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Old 05-16-2007, 09:04 PM
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Here's a pic:
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I like that big seam.
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Old 05-16-2007, 09:55 PM
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This looks like Brussels Dimensional Stone made by Unilock to me
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Old 05-16-2007, 10:20 PM
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Brussels DS isn't that rough on the edges. It is a little more smooth.
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Old 05-17-2007, 12:00 AM
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It is made by Hanover. I think it is called Chapel Stone.
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Old 05-17-2007, 12:24 AM
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Thanks Chesie.

There was more than one running seam in that wall.
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It's chapel stone from Hanover pavers. I use it all the time. They make straight and radius .
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Old 05-22-2007, 02:15 PM
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It's definately Chapel Stone which, BTW, is one of the worst blocks to work with. Very poor QC at HAnover. I have had block heights vary by a 1/4"

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Chris , I use Hanover products about 70% of the time for walls and pavements. Never had a problem.
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We've been hearing from some customers that Celtik wall isn't natural enough, and then getting resistance on the price for real stone. Between a rock and a hard place, so to speak. Chapel Stone could fill that need. Unfortunately the only way I can get it in NC is to buy it from a local competitor that re-sells.

I'm not crazy about the stacked look of the steps in the pic above.

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Techo bloc quarry stone is your awnser for a natural looking srw.
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