4/11/2024 0 Comments Lowes concrete block![]() The belt that drives the blades was replaced about 3 years ago and looks to be in great shape, no real wear showing. I have replaced one ore two a year for the last three years. The mower is in great running shape, but it has started eating deck drive belts. I have a 46" MTD yard tractor M# 14BJ845H062 S# 1A200B10219 that has started tearing up the main deck drive belt. The Lowe's product information is severely limited. Mortar is not required, but may be necessary for some uses, depending where you are.Īs you correctly noted, there were no shear lugs or provision for pricey pins, so the height is limited since they are for a low landscape wall where lateral shear forces are minimal. The units you bought were a low end generic unit for "many applications" according to the sketchy Lowe's information and specifications. I have seen Oldcastle retaining wall block used on 20' high walls a mile or so long by a DOT. ![]() and make many different systems of block, depending on the plant location. Oldcastle is the largest manufacturer of hardscape concrete products and concrete products in the U.S. They will supply what a retailer wants to buy and have no control over the expect for specific products. Oldcastle (a huge Irish internationally known company) makes many different types of retaining wall, mostly on license from one of the major product developers and licensors. My only other option seems to be going with a reputable retaining wall block company. ![]() Should I use mortar, adhesive, rebar, or something else to strengthen the bond and create a stronger wall? I am at a loss as to what to do with this. I just don't want a heavy rain to shift the wall. Has anyone used these with success for anything more than a raised flower bed? I don't want a tall retaining wall, 20" at most. Lowes says these are rated for small retaining walls, but I have my doubts due to weight and lack of a 'locking lip'. According to the Lowes website, they are rated for small retaining wall usage ( Shop Oldcastle 12"L Tan/Charcoal Olde Manor Wall at ) Once the blocks were delivered I realized there was no lip that is typical with most retaining wall blocks, and that these weighed about half of what normal blocks of there size weigh(only about 30lbs a block compared to 75lbs for a like sized block from reputable block co). Now I want to use them for a 15' curved 20" tall retaining wall on a slope, the problem is, I don't exactly trust them for retaining wall usage. I didn't have a plan for them at the time, I just jumped prematurely because of the price mistake. I recently acquired a pallet of Olde Castle retaining wall blocks for about $1/each. ![]()
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