Retaining Walls
Gravity walls rely on their own weight for stability, while reinforced retaining walls use steel bars to resist pressure from the soil.Can't find it? Describe what you need and matching suppliers will come to you.
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A gravity retaining wall is one of the most commonly used styles of retaining wall, designed to use the weight and mass of the wall’s materials to create stability and prevent movement of soil. Generally, gravity walls are made with heavy-duty materials due to the way they are engineered to work. This means a stone retaining wall, a block retaining wall and a concrete retaining wall are all likely candidates for this style of retaining.
Cantilevered or reinforced retaining walls
A cantilevered retaining wall works slightly differently, with reinforced steel bars running through the concrete or masonry materials of the wall itself. The wall is fixed to a concrete slab underneath the soil, allowing for the weight of the soil to hold the slab in place and keeping the wall upright. A cement retaining wall may use reinforced concrete or masonry, with the required footing and reinforcement determined by the height of the retained soil and site conditions.
Boundary walls and landscape walls
In many cases, a boundary wall can also be designed as a retaining wall depending on the site, allowing for the extension of usable outdoor space. Landscape walls for this purpose are often chosen based on aesthetic as well as function, with stone walls and rock walls both popular options. Reminiscent of historic walls, stone and rock offer a sense of permanence and - if local materials are used - a connection with the natural surrounds. Stone fences provide the same sense of permanence and depending on the style of dwelling can be used in conjunction with stone or rock retaining walls to create a seamless flow in the landscaping.
Retaining wall blocks
In Australia, retaining walls are a common feature in residential settings and in many cases, it's possible to create them easily and quickly. The garden wall-style retaining wall is often incorporated into an overall design scheme and used as a visual and textural feature. Concrete, stone, timber retaining walls and precast options are some of the most sought after for this purpose - each offering a different design aesthetic. For timber systems, retaining wall posts support the sleepers and help transfer the retained soil load into the ground.
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