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The Positive Connection System

March 29th, 2013 • By: Steven Ryerson Redi-Rock
The Redi-Rock PC System combines the massive stability and beautiful cast face
textures of previous Redi-Rock block products with the established performance of geogrid reinforcement through a simple and highly efficient positive connection system.
The result is a superior retaining wall system specifically developed to meet the most demanding structural needs of highways, bridge abutments, grade transitions, railroads and mass transit systems, airports and dock facilities as well as industrial, institutional and commercial development projects.
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Tag! You’re It!

March 27th, 2013 • By: Steven Ryerson Redi-Rock
There is no point in making a quality product if you can’t prove it. Here at Smith Wilbert, we take quality control very seriously. Since March 7th, 2013, all Redi-Rock blocks manufactured by Smith Wilbert have the date they were born. That date directly corresponds to a quality control checklist to ensure traceability for all of our blocks. How many other manufacturers can say that?
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Personalized Block

March 27th, 2013 • By: Steven Ryerson Redi-Rock
Sometimes things work out the first time you try them. That was the case for this personalized block manufactured for Kemmerer Corporation. After the Style of the text had been chosen, we proceeded with having the custom insert poured.
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 After the custom insert was finnished, it was then inserted into a normal limestone face.
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Concrete dyes and acrylic sealer finnished off the look. If you need a custom Redi-Rock block, let us know. We will be more than happy to fill your needs.
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NEW JOBS MEAN LOTS OF PREP WORK

May 10th, 2011 • By: Steven Ryerson Uncategorized

Every time we start a new job, we must change our forms over to the type that is suitable for the job.  There is a lot of work that goes along with this.  Changing textures, changing knob sizes, applying color and adjusting our concrete mix design to fulfill the order.

Thankfully we have a dedicated crew to make all of these changes go as easily as possible.  One person in particular, Tommy “The Tool Man” has mastered the sequences nessasary to facilitate a quick and well calculated turnover.

Adding color to our Ledgestone texture increases the overall appeal of the product.  Here you can see one of our corner molds being doused with a dose of color.

"Weep" Block

July 28th, 2010 • By: Steven Ryerson Uncategorized

Designing a wall that efficiently drains water, is one of the keys to a good design. The above and below pictures show a custom block that was made for a tall “gravity wall”. 6″ PVC pipe runs straight through the block from the front to the back. The install crew will then attach their drainage system to the 8 inches extending from the back of the block.

This custom block will save the install crew many hours in labor, resulting in a seamless look and a lower cost of installation.

The Positive Connection System

March 29, 2013
by: Steven Ryerson • Redi-Rock

Tag! You’re It!

March 27, 2013
by: Steven Ryerson • Redi-Rock

Personalized Block

March 27, 2013
by: Steven Ryerson • Redi-Rock

NEW JOBS MEAN LOTS OF PREP WORK

May 10, 2011
by: Steven Ryerson • Uncategorized

NEW JOBS MEAN LOTS OF PREP WORK

May 10, 2011
by: Steven Ryerson • Uncategorized

"Weep" Block

July 28, 2010
by: Steven Ryerson • Uncategorized

Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply

July 21, 2010
by: Steven Ryerson • Uncategorized

Backyard Patio

July 12, 2010
by: Steven Ryerson • Uncategorized

NEW JOBS MEAN LOTS OF PREP WORK

May 10, 2011
by: Steven Ryerson • Uncategorized

"Weep" Block

July 28, 2010
by: Steven Ryerson • Uncategorized

Concrete Texturing Tool & Supply

July 21, 2010
by: Steven Ryerson • Uncategorized

Backyard Patio

July 12, 2010
by: Steven Ryerson • Uncategorized