What are the Differences Between Cast-in-Place Retaining Walls and Redi-Rock Retaining Walls?

Both wall types utilize wet cast concrete, but how do they differ? Poured-in -place, or cast-in-place, are – you guessed it – poured into forms on the job site. They’re customizable, but they can require a lot of preparation work on-site in order to get the site ready to host the concrete poured from the pump truck. In contrast, Redi-Rock is manufactured in factory-controlled conditions and shipped directly to your job site, on your schedule, ready to install.

When it comes to retaining walls in Florida and South Georgia, engineers and contractors often consider soil conditions and environmental factors when making their retaining wall decisions. A major point in favor of Redi-Rock is that it can be installed in nearly all types of sites, including wet sites. It’s not as porous, meaning it’s less prone to cracking and structural failure should the soil beneath it shift over time.

And if you’re considering building a retaining wall to combat storm surge, Redi-Rock can be exposed to water for an extended period of time, over and over again, without losing any of its structural integrity.

Read the full guide to wet cast vs dry cast on the Redi-Rock site, and contact us when you’re ready to make a plan.