~1,760 lb
Standard block
The bread-and-butter unit: a 4' × 2' face, 3' deep, with hollow cores, an interlocking male/female connection and 5-inch stone relief.
4' × 2' face3' deep
Licensed Verti-Block manufacturer · Vancouver, WA
Verti-Block Retaining Walls
Right look, right strength, right size. Verti-Block is a hollow-core precast wall system with a real stacked-stone face. It installs faster than traditional walls, and we make it right here in the Pacific Northwest.
- 2' × 4' × 3'Standard block: 4' × 2' face, 3' deep
- 14 ftGravity walls without reinforcement
- 1,760 lbStandard unit, lighter than solid block
- Hollow coreBuilt-in drainage, less concrete
- LocalMade & stocked in Vancouver, WA
Who it's for
One wall system, four ways in.
Engineers, contractors, builders and property owners all look at a wall differently. Pick yours and we'll show you what matters.
Technically speaking, it's up for the job.
A pre-engineered system with published details, design manuals and free analysis software, from a local manufacturer that will draft a preliminary wall design for your project at no charge.
- Gravity walls to 14', higher with geogrid reinforcement
- Mass extenders on the base course for taller gravity walls
- Drainage built into the section: crushed stone through the hollow core
- Free preliminary design: block counts, mass extenders, geogrid and a budget number
Your job just got easier.
Large interlocking units go in fast and accurately, with smaller equipment than most block systems. The male/female connection removes placement error, and the hollow core means lighter trucking.
- Set by excavator: fewer units and fewer passes per square foot
- Interlocking connection for exact placement every time
- Handles tight curves and winding layouts
- Delivery or yard pickup in Vancouver, WA
Premium walls that protect your margin.
Verti-Block is competitive to install up front and raises the perceived value of every lot. Local stock and fast estimates keep your schedule moving from grading to close-out.
- Stocked locally year-round, so you're not waiting on shipments
- Fast, accurate take-offs from our in-house 3D software
- Less excavation and backfill import than most systems
- Consistent look across every phase of a community
Planning a wall on your property?
We make and supply the block, and an experienced contractor builds the wall. Tell us about your project and we'll point you to a contractor who works with Verti-Block.
- The texture and relief of real stacked stone
- See your wall in 3D before it's built
Block types
The Verti-Block family
Every wall is built from a handful of shapes. The standard block makes up about 90% of a typical wall. The rest handle ends, corners, tops and height changes.
~1,312 lb
Top block
Same face as the standard block, with a cutout at the back so soil and grass run right over the top of the wall.
4' × 2' faceSoil cutout
~1,070 lb
Half block
A 2' × 2' face, half the width of a standard block. Used at the ends of every other course.
2' × 2' face3' deep
~1,600 lb
Corner block
A 4' × 2' face with a finished 2' × 2' return, forming clean outside corners at 90°. 45° options are available too.
Two finished faces
~970 lb
Half-step block
A 1'-tall unit for precise heights, or stepping the wall's elevation up and down in 1' increments.
4' × 1' face
48"–84" deep
Mass extender
A deeper unit for the base course. The extra mass lets the wall go taller and stand more stable.
Taller walls
Block drawings from the Verti-Block product data sheets. Weights are approximate. Full data and cut sheets: verti-block.com.
For engineers & architects
Everything you need to specify Verti-Block.
Details, design manuals and software you can use today, plus a local manufacturer that will draft a preliminary wall design for your project at no charge.
Free preliminary wall design
- 1
Send us the site
A grading plan, the wall line and any geotech data you have. A rough section is enough to start.
- 2
We draft a preliminary design
Block counts, mass-extender layout, geogrid requirements if needed, and a preliminary budget.
- 3
Stamped on your approval
A licensed PE reviews and stamps the final design for permit. We support whichever contractor wins the bid.
Natrix Verti-Block brochure
Overview, finishes and applications in one PDF.
PDF · 4 MBBlock details & CAD
Block detail sheets (BD-01 to BD-15) in PDF and CAD.
verti-block.com ↗Design manuals & wall details
Construction drawings, typical wall details and design manuals.
verti-block.com ↗Analysis & design software
Free for engineers: gravity and reinforced analysis, NCMA/AASHTO, take-offs.
verti-block.com ↗SketchUp models
Drop Verti-Block units straight into your site model.
verti-block.com ↗Spec language & project details
Tell us about your project and we'll send the details, spec language and take-offs you need.
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How Verti-Block stacks up
A general comparison against the other wall types we see bid in the PNW. Every site still needs its own engineering.
| Verti-Block | Small segmental block | Poured-in-place concrete | Boulder / rockery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Look | Real stacked-stone texture, 5" relief | Often uniform, manufactured look | Flat gray unless form-lined | Natural, irregular |
| Install speed | Fast: large interlocking units, set by machine | Slower: many small units set by hand | Slowest: forms, rebar, pour, cure, strip | Varies with rock sourcing |
| Gravity height | Up to 14' unreinforced | Usually a few feet before geogrid | Per engineered design | Limited, varies by rock |
| Drainage | Built in through the hollow core + stone backfill | Separate drain aggregate needed | Weep holes / drain system needed | Varies |
| Predictability | Pre-engineered, exact placement | Engineered systems available | Fully engineered, higher cost | Hard to engineer precisely |
| Estimating | 3D model + block-by-block take-off | Unit counts by area | Formwork + concrete + steel | By the ton, often loose |
Only at Natrix
See your wall in 3D before it's built.
We built our own design and estimating software. It models your wall block by block on your actual site layout, so everyone sees the finished result before a single unit ships, and the estimate comes straight from the model.
- See exactly how the wall will look: height, curves, corners, steps and caps
- Block-by-block counts and take-offs, not square-foot guesses
- Accurate estimates, fast, often the same day
- Change the layout and re-price in minutes
- Share the model with owners, architects and engineers
Installation
How a Verti-Block wall goes in
Big units, fewer passes. Natrix supplies the block and design support. Any qualified contractor can install it, and we can recommend an experienced installer.
Prep the base
Excavate to the design line and build a compacted, level base.
Set the base course
Place the first course, using mass extenders where the design calls for them.
Stack the courses
The male/female connection locks each unit into exact position.
Backfill & drain
Continuous crushed-stone backfill drains through the hollow core.
Finish
Top blocks, caps or a landscape lip complete the wall.
Applications
Where Verti-Block works
Gravity walls
Up to 14' with no reinforcement.
Reinforced walls
Geogrid options for taller engineered walls.
Terracing & landscape
Level yards, gardens, pools and play areas.
Waterfront
Ponds and shorelines with built-in drainage.
Residential
Steps, patios and hillside homes.
Commercial & civil
Subdivisions, sound walls and railing bases.
In the field
Recent Verti-Block projects
FAQ
Verti-Block questions
How tall can a Verti-Block wall be?
Gravity walls can reach 14' without reinforcement, and higher when reinforced with geogrid. Final height always depends on site conditions and engineering.
How much does a Verti-Block unit weigh?
A standard unit is 4' × 2' on the face and 3' deep, at about 1,760 lbs. The hollow core makes it much lighter than a solid block of the same size.
Does Natrix install the walls?
Natrix Precast manufactures and supplies Verti-Block. Any qualified contractor can install it. We can recommend experienced installers in the region, or supply block to your own crew.
Can Verti-Block do curves and corners?
Yes. The system handles tight curves and winding layouts, and corner blocks form clean 90° and 45° corners.
How fast can I get an estimate?
Our in-house 3D software models your wall block by block, so we can turn around an accurate estimate quickly, often the same day.
Do you provide engineering and CAD files?
Yes. We provide design support and take-offs, and point engineers to the Verti-Block design manuals, CAD block details and the free analysis and design software. See Resources.
Can I pick up block from your yard?
Yes. Block can be delivered to your site or picked up at our Vancouver, WA yard.
What areas do you serve?
Vancouver, Camas, Washougal, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, the rest of Clark County, and the Portland metro area.
Get a Verti-Block quote
Let's design your wall.
Tell us about the project in a few clicks. We'll follow up with a free 3D design and a preliminary estimate.
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