Concrete block fence walls were first developed in 1900, manufactured in a machine invented by Harmon S. Palmer. Due to factors such as the development of the domestic Portland cement industry and innovations in production equipment, block walls became increasingly more popular in the 20th century.
Traditional block fencing is made up of individual blocks installed on a continuous foundation with steel rebar and grouted joints. It is time-consuming to build and without any added cosmetic additions, can be bland and unattractive. Additionally, with ground movement, block fence walls can crack and become less stable.