Redi-Rock Retaining Walls vs Dry Cast Segmental Retaining Walls

The primary differences between dry cast segmental retaining walls (SRWs) and Redi-Rock wet cast large block retaining walls center on cost and installation time, wall size, and appearance. Here’s a quick breakdown:

Cost & Installation SRW concrete walls are lower-cost options for retaining walls. This is due to a faster block manufacturing process and access to readily available inventory. However, their smaller blocks often require intensive, extended installations, which increases the cost of labor.

Wall Size Limitations Larger-scale projects can prove challenging with SRWs. If your project requires a taller, larger wall, Redi-Rock is your best solution. Read more on this—and see a side-by-side comparison—on our partner site.

Aesthetics Dry-cast blocks are highly compressed, limiting how much textural detail they can provide. In comparison, Redi-Rock offers a variety of face options that mimic the look and feel of natural quarried stone.

If you’re looking to build a retaining wall in Florida or Georgia, both SRWs and Redi-Rock’s wet cast blocks provide their own unique advantages. Check out the Redi-Rock site for a full breakdown of the pros and cons.