Durability. A concrete wall can stand up to the test of time, often lasting for a century or longer. Resistance. Do you want a retaining wall that’s fireproof, rot-proof, and rustproof?

The original block layers may not have the wall perfectly plumb or in the same plane, and one giant U-shaped form may be very hard to align if it’s one piece about 7 feet tall.

Retaining walls cost between $1,000 and $10,000 for a typical 4-foot by 25-foot wall or around $5,500 on average. The overall costs depend on the dimensions of your particular wall, the wall style ...

Concrete Shrinkage + Restraints = Tensile Stresses = Wall Cracks Another way of thinking about this shrinkage and restraint behavior is to place our 100 ft. wall in outer space.

For years, President Trump said he would build a wall out of concrete on the southern border. Now, he says it will be made of steel, not concrete. (Video: JM Rieger/The Washington Post) ...