Standard

There's a reason it's the "Standard" -- the "Gold Standard" 

Our original, most popular unit, the Standard unit is the backbone of VERSA-LOK retaining wall systems. The unit's solid construction and unique pinning system provide an endless array of design options, hardcore durability and the fastest, easiest installation available. Not only straight retaining walls, but also curves, corners, columns, stairs and freestanding walls are possible with the Standard unit, making it a universal favorite among homeowners, contractors and landscape architects and designers alike. This all-purpose retaining wall block also is available in a Weathered texture option at selected dealers.

Contact your local dealer for information about product and color availability. Learn why we call it the "Gold" Standard. 

Case Study

Atlanta Townhomes

When Southeast Capital Partners, Inc. contracted ECM Modular Walls of Atlanta to build a series of retaining walls that would transform a tree-filled hillside into the 53-unit Brickstone Heights townhome development, they knew there was only one system for the job.

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Case Study

UW-Stout Campus Hardscapes

Sometimes, if you want the job done right, you just have to do it yourself. That’s what Mike Smith decided when he arrived at University of Wisconsin-Stout four years ago to take over as campus grounds supervisor. Since that time, he’s transformed his realm from a maintenance department that contracted out most of its landscaping work into a full-service landscaping department that does everything from plantings to engineered VERSA-LOK retaining walls.

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Case Study

Leaky Condo Garage Remedied

When water started seeping into an underground parking garage below a four-story condominium building in St. Paul, Minn., the property managers knew that the only solution was to re-waterproof the exterior block of the garage.

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Units

Standard Unit

Depth (in):12
Depth (mm):304.8
Height (in):6
Height (mm):152.4
Face width (wide) (in):16
Face width (wide) (mm):406.4
Face width (narrow) (in):14
Face width (narrow) (mm):355.6
Face area (sq. ft.):0.667
Face area (sq. m.):0.062
Minimum radius(ft.):8
Maximum unreinforced height(ft.) :4
Maximum geogrid reinforced height:50+
Setback:3/4" per unit
Batter/Cant:7.1
Weight (lbs):82
Weight (kg):37.19
Versa-Tuff Pins per unit:2

Standard - Weathered

Depth (in):12
Depth (mm):304.8
Height (in):6
Height (mm):152.4
Face width (wide) (in):16
Face width (wide) (mm):406.4
Face width (narrow) (in):14
Face width (narrow) (mm):355.6
Face area (sq. ft.):0.667
Face area (sq. m.):0.062
Minimum radius(ft.):8
Maximum unreinforced height(ft.) :4
Maximum geogrid reinforced height:50+
Setback:3/4" per unit
Batter/Cant:7.1
Weight (lbs):82
Weight (kg):37.19
Versa-Tuff Pins per unit:2

*This is the maximum stable unreinforced height for 12-inch deep VERSA-LOK units in optimum conditions. Poor soils, additional loading, or slopes on top of a wall or bottom of a wall will reduce the maximum stable unreinforced height.

Specifications

Photo Gallery

Made with Standard

Pop-up Planters
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Columns make Great Sign Monuments
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Raised Patio and Steps
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Scenes with Signage
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Pedestrian Bridge
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Raised Patio, Steps and Columns
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Outdoor Fireplace and Seat Walls
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Step Up in Style
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Tucked in Wall
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Double the Steps
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Step Up to this Wall
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Parking and Erosion Solution
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Front Porch Raised Patio
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Columns set off Tiered Walls
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Doghouse Design
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CAD Details

General

Columns

Curves & Corners

Fence & Railing

Stairs

Water applications

​Additional available literature

Mail Download
VERSA-Grid Information Sheet

VERSA-Grid Information Sheet

This information sheet presents an overview of VERSA-Grid soil-reinforcement geogrid.
VERSA-LOK SRW Capabilities Brochure

VERSA-LOK SRW Capabilities Brochure

This brochure provides an introduction to VERSA-LOK's solid, top-pinning retaining wall systems.
VERSA-LOK Commercial & Public Agency Brochure

VERSA-LOK Commercial & Public Agency Brochure

This collection of case studies highlights the design versatility of VERSA-LOK retaining walls in commercial and public-sector projects.
The Base Course DVD - VERSA-LOK Standard

The Base Course DVD - VERSA-LOK Standard

This DVD presents a step-by-step guide to VERSA-LOK Standard retaining wall construction. It includes both English and Spanish audio options. Also, the DVD includes printable PDF versions of the VERSA-LOK Standard Design and Installation Guidelines and all eight VERSA-LOK Technical Bulletins listed below. (A computer with a DVD drive is required to view and print the PDF literature.) Help us conserve paper—please request additional printed materials only as necessary.
VERSA-LOK Standard Design & Installation Guidelines

VERSA-LOK Standard Design & Installation Guidelines

This publication illustrates design and construction capabilities of the VERSA-LOK Standard retaining wall system. The book includes design and construction fundamentals, special considerations, basic wall design elements, and advanced wall features. Also included are standard specifications, construction details, geogrid estimating tables, and a material estimation worksheet.
Technical Bulletin #1-Shorelines, Waterways, and Retention Pond Protection

Technical Bulletin #1-Shorelines, Waterways, and Retention Pond Protection

Guidelines for using VERSA-LOK Retaining Wall Systems in a water environment. Foundation strength, scour, hydrostatic build up, and fines migration are addressed.

Technical Bulletin #2-Stairs

Technical Bulletin #2-Stairs

How to build steps using VERSA-LOK retaining wall units.
Technical Bulletin #3-Curves and Corners

Technical Bulletin #3-Curves and Corners

Written instructions, drawings, and photos help explain how to build various radiuses of inside and outside curves and a wide range of angles for inside and outside corners using the VERSA-LOK standard unit. Suggestions for proper placement of geogrids are also presented.
Technical Bulletin #5-Base Installation

Technical Bulletin #5-Base Installation

The components of a VERSA-LOK retaining wall base are explained, as is proper leveling pad construction.
Technical Bulletin #4-Caps

Technical Bulletin #4-Caps

Tips on capping straight and curved walls. Includes directions for using caps as treads when installing VERSA-LOK steps.
Technical Bulletin #6-Freestanding Walls, Columns, and Vertical Walls

Technical Bulletin #6-Freestanding Walls, Columns, and Vertical Walls

Design options for building vertical retaining walls, columns, and freestanding walls are presented. Pinning and capping instructions are included.
Technical Bulletin #7-Tiered Walls

Technical Bulletin #7-Tiered Walls

Considerations for construction of tiered retaining walls, including spacing requirements, are addressed.
Technical Bulletin #8-Fences, Railings, and Traffic Barriers

Technical Bulletin #8-Fences, Railings, and Traffic Barriers

Discusses top-of-the-wall barriers including fences, guide rails, concrete traffic barriers, and stair rails.