Belgard, a provider of paver and wall products for outdoor living spaces, walkways, driveways and more, released its newest retaining wall system. Diamond Pro Air is designed with a new locator system and ultra-lightweight construction and aims to deliver improved performance and installation efficiency for a variety of residential and commercial retaining wall applications, according to the company.
The product is versatile and ideal for building retaining walls up to 12 feet tall, according to the company. Weighing 54 pounds per 1-square-foot block, it is lighter than traditional retaining wall blocks. This decreases handling time and increases ease of installation and improving shipping efficiencies. The product is suited for both gravity and geogrid-reinforced wall systems, offering more design flexibility and installation options.
“We’re proud to offer Diamond Pro Air to our partners and contractors, adding another innovative solution to our portfolio of products,” says Jason Dean, senior vice president of pro sales, Oldcastle APG. “This product combines all the benefits of easy handling, efficient installation and long-lasting durability, making it an ideal choice for professionals seeking a top-quality solution. We’re excited to introduce this to the market and help our contractors realize the benefits of this product in their own operations.”
According to the company, Diamond Pro Air benefits include:
- Lightweight design: At 54 pounds per block, the product aims for easy transport, handling and installation, additionally saving shipping costs by fitting up to 25 percent more product per truckload.
- Versatile applications: This is ideal for retaining walls up to 12 feet in height, and includes gravity walls up to 3 feet 4 inches high, with the buried course.
- Efficient locator system: The front lug design produces a 9/16-inch per unit setback, creating a consistent 4 degree batter for a near-vertical finish every time.
- Optimize land usage: The product is designed for curves with a minimum outside radius of just 4 feet on the top course, and with its near vertical batter, it aims to maximize land use.
- Design variety: The customer can choose from a variety of block sizes and face styles to fit the look and feel of the project. Additionally, each block has a matching cap and corner to make finishing the look simple.
Belgard offers Diamond Pro Air in buff, gray and toccoa. For more information, visit Belgard’s Residential Diamond Pro Air page, Belgard’s Commercial Diamond Pro Air page, watch the Diamond Pro Air video or contact your local Belgard contractor or local Belgard dealer.
