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Our Products: Tire Bales/Earth Blocks

Each full earth block is approximately 2.2 cubic yards. We currently manufacture 11 different types of earth blocks:

Basic Bale/Earth Block

Each earth block contains approximately 100 compressed tires
Size is 30" X 56" X 60"
Rounded corners

Cable Bale/Earth Block

Same size as basic bale, but with cable on corners for tying to other bales/blocks or to anchors
Can also be made with the square bale shape

Cable Bale

Pipe Bale

Pipe Bale/Pipe Earth Block

Same size as basic bale, but with pipe anchor going through bale to use for lifting and placing
Pipe can be placed on any side/or direction (horizontal or vertical) in the earth block for anchoring or tying to structure one unit

Half Bale/Earth Block

Size is 30" X 28" X 60"
Can be made with cable or pipe installed for anchoring or tying

Square Bale/Earth Block

Same size as basic bale
Square corners

Encapsulated in Concrete Bales

Plain bale encapsulated in concrete to be used as anchors, retainer walls, etc.
Saves more than 50% on concrete

Stuccoed Wall

Half Bale in Gabion Basket
Half Bale Surrounded with Rock in Gabion Basket

The advantage of using earth blocks is their low cost, minimal placement time, and the savings on both labor and time.

The cost of each bale/block is based accordingly depending on kind and accessories added (pipe, cable, or size). If possible, we will customize bales/blocks to fit your needs.

Half Bale/Earth Block Surrounded with Rock in Wire Basket

Looks like rock gabion basket, but saves on labor, time, and rock
Can also include pipe or cable for tie-down purposes

Round Bale/Earth Block

Semi truck tires compressed and tied with #9 wire
Used for planters, gabions, and culverts

Silted Bale

Willow Bale