A trade association for concrete masonry and hardscape products that shares technical resources, design guidance and industry news.
The Concrete Masonry and Hardscapes Association, known as CMHA, describes itself as a trade association for the concrete masonry and hardscape industries. Its website offers technical resources, design information and educational material about block, pavers and segmental retaining walls. Homeowners and builders in Nashville can use it to learn how the industry describes wall systems, installation topics and product categories before talking with a contractor.
We are an independent firm and are not part of CMHA. We explain in plain language what the association publishes, and we point you to the official site so you can read the material yourself. If you are comparing block walls, paver patios and other hardscape options, reading general industry resources is a helpful starting point. We are glad to walk through how those topics apply to your slope, soil and budget.
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Represents concrete masonry and hardscape makers and suppliers.
Articles and guides about wall and paver topics.
Information about interlocking block wall systems.
Learning material for pros and curious owners.
Updates about products and practices.
Compare what you read with what a contractor proposes.
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Retaining Wall InspectionA careful look at an existing wall's condition, drainage and movement, with a plain-language report.Explore 
Project Closeout and Care GuideA final walk-through, cleanup and a plain-language care guide so you know how to keep your new wall…Explore Size a wall, plan tiers or ballpark a budget.
Retaining Wall Size and Material CalculatorEnter wall length and height to see face area, block count, base stone, drain pipe and geogrid layers to plan for.Try it 
Retaining Wall Tier and Slope PlannerEnter slope height and distance to see how many tiers may suit the grade, how far apart to space them and how wide the shelves can be.Try it 
Retaining Wall Budget PlannerPick a wall type, set the size and add extras to see a ballpark planning range. Placeholder values only.Try it The official site has general information, and our own pages explain the basics in plain language.
It describes itself as a trade association, not a contractor. Builders construct the walls.
No. We are an independent retaining wall company and are not part of CMHA. We explain what it publishes in plain language and help you apply it to your own project.
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