A standards organization that publishes technical standards for materials, testing and products used in construction.
ASTM International describes itself as an organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems and services. In construction, such standards cover things like concrete block, aggregate, geosynthetics and test methods. Owners in Nashville may see standard numbers on product data sheets for block, stone, pipe and fabric used in retaining wall projects.
We are an independent firm and are not part of ASTM. When a data sheet lists a standard, we explain in plain language what it covers and whether it matters for your wall. The official site hosts the full standards, and some are sold separately, so we summarize rather than reproduce them. We are glad to review product data with you and help you understand how materials are described.
Visit the official ASTM website
Documents developed through consensus processes.
Block, aggregate, pipe and fabric topics.
Standard numbers often appear on product literature.
Used in many countries and industries.
Does not build or inspect your wall.
Helps you read product specs.
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No. Codes are laws that may reference standards. Local officials decide what applies.
No. We are an independent retaining wall company and are not part of ASTM International. We explain what it publishes in plain language and help you apply it to your own project.
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