Benefits of Using Big Blocks

One Source Services is the lakes ONLY Big Block distributor! You may be wondering what a Big Block is and what it can be used for. Big Blocks are designed to have the look and feel of natural stone but is actually made from precast concrete. Big Block retaining wall system is quickly becoming popular for multi-family, highway, and water application. Big blocks can be used for retaining wall construction for residential, commercial, and municipal. You may be wondering what the benefit is of using our Big Blocks precast service at the Lake of the Ozarks over other blocks. One Source Services has the answer for you!


Easy Construction 

One Source Services is an authorized Big Block distributor at the Lake of the Ozarks. Big Blocks offer a unique locking system that allows for easy installation while only having to use light equipment. It is not uncommon for only two workers to be able to construct a 1500 square feet wall in only eight hours.


Efficiency

One of the major benefits of Big Blocks is it saves you both time and money. From constructing landscaping, towering commercial retaining walls, and water application, the design of Big Blocks allow you to complete your project in a timely manner. In fact, when building a retaining wall at the Lake of the Ozarks, up to 250 blocks can be laid in only eight hours. This will help you save on labor cost.



Outstanding Engineering 

Typically, when you build a retaining wall using segmented blocks, any wall that exceeded 4 ft would require geogrid reinforcement. Made to last, our big blocks are designed to be both strong and have the capability to be stacked 14 feet without a geogrid reinforcement.  If you do choose to use geogrid reinforcement, our retaining walls can be built up to 50 feet tall.

Why Build a Retaining Wall? 

 Big Blocks are great for retaining walls at the Lake of the Ozarks. With our Ozark hills, retaining walls guard against erosion for multi-level landscaping. Not only do we provide big blocks, we will also build the retaining wall for you! One Source Services truly strives to be your one source solution for all lake construction!



The efficiency of the installation of Big Blocks should be reason enough to include them in your next retaining wall construction at the Lake of the Ozarks. Whether you are using them for landscaping, seawall construction, or a retaining wall, Big Blocks are the perfect solution for a fast, efficient, and cost-effective solution. Not only is the engineering top of the line, Big Blocks are made to have the look and feel of real stone! While our Big Blocks are designed to be installed easily, why not just have One Source Services install a top of the line retaining wall system for you. One Source Services strives to be your One Source Solution for ALL your Lake construction from start to finish. When you are ready to start your next project at the Lake of the Ozarks, give One Source Services a call!

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