Environment resistant retaining wall block and methods of use thereof
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1. A deterioration resistant retaining wall block comprising:
- a top panel including a deterioration resistant composite or polymeric material;
a bottom panel including a deterioration resistant composite or polymeric material;
a wall assembly including a deterioration resistant composite or polymeric material that is adjoined to the top panel and bottom panel to form a sealable chamber for receiving and retaining one or more fill materials.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a retaining wall block that is resistant to damage and wear caused by the environment it is placed into. The deterioration resistant block is generally a hollowed frame or shell of a deterioration resistant material that is lightweight and is configured to accept and retain any type of filling material. The filling material provides weight and stability to the retaining wall block and also provides weight, stability and security to a retaining wall constructed of such blocks.
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20 Claims
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1. A deterioration resistant retaining wall block comprising:
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a top panel including a deterioration resistant composite or polymeric material;
a bottom panel including a deterioration resistant composite or polymeric material;
a wall assembly including a deterioration resistant composite or polymeric material that is adjoined to the top panel and bottom panel to form a sealable chamber for receiving and retaining one or more fill materials. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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2. The deterioration resistant block of claim 2 wherein the composite or polymeric material is a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, vinyl, silicone, rubber, fiberglass or any combination thereof.
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16. A method of constructing a deterioration resistant retaining wall comprising
establishing a foundation that can support more than one deterioration resistant blocks, said deterioration resistant blocks comprised of a deterioration resistant composite or polymeric material and including a top panel and bottom panel that are adjoined to a wall assembly to form a sealable chamber for receiving and retaining a fill material; -
filling more than one retaining blocks with a fill material;
placing one or more retaining blocks side by side on the foundation to generate a straight or curved row; and
stacking one or more rows with each row stacked upon the row below it to form a continuous retaining wall.
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