A learned society that shares information about geosynthetics such as geogrids, geotextiles and drainage products.
The International Geosynthetics Society, known as IGS, describes itself as a learned society dedicated to the scientific and engineering development of geosynthetics. Geosynthetics include geogrids that reinforce soil, geotextiles that filter and separate and drainage products used behind walls. Owners in Nashville who hear about geogrid or filter fabric can read general material from the society to understand why these products are used.
We are an independent firm and are not part of IGS. We use geogrid and fabric in many walls, and we explain in plain language what each product does and where it goes. Product choices and design values come from engineers and manufacturers, and we build to those specifications. The official site is a good place for background reading, and we are glad to walk through how these materials appear in your wall plan.
Visit the official IGS website
Focused on geosynthetics science and engineering.
Reinforce soil in taller walls.
Filter water and separate layers.
Help water leave walls.
Resources for engineers and curious readers.
Helps you understand wall plans.
Tieback and Anchor StabilizationEngineered anchors and tiebacks that secure leaning walls and slopes back into stable ground.Explore 
Grading and Site PreparationShaping the ground, setting grades and preparing sites for walls, patios, driveways and landscapes.Explore 
Creek and Streambank WallsStone, boulder and gabion walls that protect banks from erosion and handle fast water.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 No. Geogrid reinforces soil and fabric filters or separates.
The official site and our guides explain the basics.
No. We are an independent retaining wall company and are not part of IGS. We explain what it publishes in plain language and help you apply it to your own project.
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ResourceASCEA professional society for civil engineers that publishes standards, technical papers and infrastructure information.Learn more ResourceASTMA standards organization that publishes technical standards for materials, testing and products used in construction.Learn more ResourceTennessee 811The one-call service that notifies utility owners so buried lines can be marked before digging begins.Learn more Call us and describe your slope or your wall. We will look at your site, talk through options and give you a clear written estimate.
