Proto II™ Wall System's integrity extends beyond the physical wall assembly of block, mortar, and hardware. Each wall is wrapped in an envelope of accountability from its engineering to its final inspection.

Single-source Engineering

Proto II™ offers a remarkably standardized design incorporated into Product Data Sheets. Details, specifications, and wall schedules for all basic conditions are included in a document suitable for inserting in the project set. This means no engineering expense is necessry for nearly all common site conditons. Where unusual or unique situations exist, modifications to the base design are available for nominal cost, and from the source that knows it best.

Since its beginning, all Proto II™ Wall System engineering has been produced by one firm including research, development, and as-needed for any current site specific requirements not entirely covered by the basic design. Thus, a builder or specifier can rely upon a timely delivery of augmented engineering, designed with intimate knowledge of the system's capabilities and potential. Optimum performance is the result.

From another standpoint, this single-source approach focuses responsibility on that single source, with their reputation, appropriately, at stake. A pretty confident group, indeed. And it's not like they've been floating in some obscure eddy of the profession. The Proto II™ Wall System has been independently scrutinized throughout its existence with both design and engineering path highly regarded. Click here for one such review. Praise from respected peers is the ultimate endorsement.

Single-source Supply

Distribution of Proto II™ Wall Systems is through licensed suppliers only. These are typically concrete masonry producers with proven track records of leadership, capacity, market presence, and quality. Substantial firms chosen to back and deliver the most significant product in site, privacy, and retaining walls. Sources already known for service and reliability. Sources that are in that straight line of accountability. And for in-the-field-level practicality, they are the single place to call for installer recommendations and the convenient place for the installer to get all the system materials.

Authorized Installers

Construction of this state-of-the-art system, with materials from the local supply leader, is performed by masonry contractors meeting specific criteria. Only those that have demonstrated successful contracting experience, skill, reputation, credit worthiness, and capability to perform to Proto II™ standards are trained and certified to install Proto II™ Wall System designs. Contact your local source for a list of authorized installers for your next project.

Certified Independent Inspectors

Complementing the quality program provided by the engineering, supply, and installation, is our requirement for special inspection. Certified inspectors must witness, document, and attest thread lubrication, torquing of the tension rods, and rod spacing. This assures us that the wall is in compression and within the design specification. Click here for a list of certified inspectors.