It's that time of year again when the wind starts to pick up here in southern California. And when the wind starts blowing hard, that spells trouble for our mild obsession with wooden fences surrounding our homes. It seems that every house in Orange County has a wooden fence, and maintaining those fences is not at the top of our home improvement list. In fact, we usually forget about them until it's too late.
Wood rots, chips and breaks down over time; not to mention it doesn't fare well under harsh weather conditions. The sun's harmful rays, mild to extreme wind, and annual rainfall all negatively impact the structure of your wooden fence. Plus, wooden fences are not very "green" for the environment either. So, rather than use your hard-earned money to update your vulnerable wooden fence again, why not invest in a block wall for your home instead.
Block wall in sunny Tustin, Ca.
Retaining wall with brick columns in Irvine, Ca.
Block walls have been around for thousands and thousands of years, with some of them still around today. The obvious reason is because concrete blocks can withstand harsh weather conditions much, much, much (did we say much?) better than wooden fences. Their foundations are incredibly sturdy, and are symbolic of strength, stability, and protection. Primarily serving as retaining walls for aesthetics purposes, they also control erosion and fare much better against unwanted noises and sounds in your neighborhood to help maintain and sustain a peaceful environment for your property.
Block wall outlining a beautiful home in Yorba Linda, Ca.
A block wall will easily last the age of your home with no maintenance required. You know what they say, "Stone walls make good neighbors." So please use our web form here, or call us at 714-519-5009 for concrete block samples, colors, and other hardscape ideas.