An industry association for concrete block, pavers and retaining wall products, formerly known as the National Concrete Masonry Association.
The Concrete Masonry and Hardscapes Association, known as CMHA, describes itself as an association for the concrete masonry and hardscape industry. Its website offers technical resources on interlocking pavers, segmental retaining walls, block and related products. Owners in Nashville planning a patio, a driveway or a wall can read it to learn how these systems are designed and what good installation looks like.
We are an independent company and are not part of CMHA. Pavers and segmental walls depend on compacted bases, edge restraint and drainage, and those details decide how they age. We explain in plain language how those principles apply to your yard and which options fit your plans.
Visit the official CMHA website
Serves paver, block and wall product makers.
Guides for pavements and walls.
Background on interlocking concrete pavers.
Information on segmental wall systems.
Training and publications.
Helps owners ask better questions.
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They can be, when built with a firm base, drainage and reinforcement where needed.
No. We are an independent company and are not part of CMHA. We explain what it publishes in plain language and help you apply it to your own property.
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