At a Glance
4-in H x 8-in L x 6.5-in D Basic wall Grey/charcoal Concrete Retaining wall block
Item #1693244 |
Model #196-BW-GC
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Modern blend of grey and charcoal colors
Great for garden edging, borders and retaining walls
Perfect for tree rings
Small size and weight makes handling easy
General | |||
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Assembly Type | None (gravity-held) | Series Name | Basic wall |
Material | Concrete | Contractor Grade | Yes |
Shape | Trapezoid | Color/Finish Family | Black |
Type | Retaining wall block | Manufacturer Color/Finish | Grey/charcoal |
Face Type | Straight | ||
Dimensions | |||
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Maximum Wall Height (Feet) | 3 | Common Length (Long Side) (Inches) | 8 |
Actual Length (Long Side) (Inches) | 8 | Common Length (Short Side) (Inches) | 6 |
Actual Length (Short Side) (Inches) | 6.5 | Weight (lbs.) | 12 |
Common Height (Inches) | 4 | Actual Height (Inches) | 4 |
Common Depth (Inches) | 5 | Actual Depth (Inches) | 5.5 |
Features | |||
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Dual-Sided | No | Lowe's Exclusive | Yes |
Face Feet per Stone (Sq. Feet) | 0.222 | Sold As | Single block |
Interlocking | No | ||
Certifications | |||
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CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s) | No | ||
Warranty | |||
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Warranty | None | ||
Miscellaneous | |||
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UNSPSC | 30131500 | ||
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What Customers Are Saying
The concrete blocks are generally durable and versatile, with a pleasing aesthetic that blends well with the surrounding landscape. Customers appreciate the uniform dimensions, which facilitate the assembly of sturdy, multi-tiered retaining walls. However, some users have encountered issues with inconsistent block sizes, making it challenging to achieve a level final layer. Additionally, a few customers have reported the blocks being prone to chipping. While the blocks do not lock together, they are still considered a good value for the money, with customers highlighting the ease of use and the blocks' ability to transform outdoor spaces.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Not bad.
The angle on each side was different. Intead of both being, say, 45 degrees, one was 45 degrees and the other side was 55 degrees. Would be nice if you offered a verision with holes in the middle like some bricks have to reduce the weight and allow for inserting rebar to reinforce the wall.
Verified Purchaser
Not actually Charcoal
The blocks were significantly lighter than advertised, and only look slightly darker when wet. Definitely more on the gray side. Also, the blocks were not very uniform in size, shape, or quality. Produces a decent wall, but plenty of gaps/leveling headaches.
Impressive Strength and Aesthetic Appeal
I recently took on a landscaping project to create a sturdy and visually appealing retaining wall for my garden, and I must say that the Concrete Retaining Wall Block from Lowe's exceeded all my expectations! From start to finish, this product has proven to be an absolute game-changer in transforming my outdoor space. First and foremost, the durability and strength of these concrete blocks are truly remarkable. Despite being easy to handle, each block feels robust and capable of withstanding ev...
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Good size and price
Perfect for my outdoor garden space around my tree
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easy pick up
instead of going to the garden center and hand picking each block on to a cart , and then pushing the cart to check out and then into the parking lot and hand picking each one again on to the truck we ordered online and a Lowe's associate brought the whole pallet out to the truck and helped us load the appropriate amount of blocks on to the truck. so much easier.
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Product Color
The price and product construction was fine. the actual color is slightly darker than cement. Not as represented on the website and certainly not charcoal as represented. Grey would be the best description. If your looking for a darker tone retaining wall stone this would not be the product for you. Before ordering go into the store and see in person. Disappointed in the product description and picture does not represent the actual product. Buyer be ware.
block sizes are all over the place
some blocks were alot bigger than other ones made it much harder to get the final layer level to get it to look half way decent. Don't buy this
size
These are not the same size and ended up looking odd, especially after spending so much money.
great for the price!
We had an ugly wonky spot on our concrete block foundation that we needed a way to hide. 200+ blocks later, it turned out great! Blocks are easy to split with a chisel. Will purchase more in the future to line the rest of the flower bed with!
Good landscaping bricks, looks nice
They are very nice but some of the bricks are bigger or smaller than others so they might not line up perfectly, but worth the price
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