Concrete Sleeper Retaining Wall Specifications
Reinforced concrete sleepers and galvanised steel posts step 1.
Concrete sleeper retaining wall specifications. Two types of structural sleepers. Retaining walls are a hardscape feature that offers functionality and beauty. The benefits of using a durawall concrete sleeper retaining wall are numerous. We specialise in manufacturing and direct supply of both premium concrete sleepers the required hot dipped galvanised steel posts and fence post brackets across residential commercial and industrial projects and developments.
Along with concrete sleepers we supply retaining wall posts fence brackets fence posts drainage pipe geo fabric and all other essentials to building your retaining wall. We offer concrete sleepers and high quality galvanised retaining wall steel for customers who are looking to install a long lasting and aesthetically pleasing retaining wall. All pioneer reinforced concrete sleepers are 200mm high and 75mm thick and include internal reinforcing so they re solid strong. We are the one stop shop for retaining walls in the greater brisbane area.
Structural sleeper woodgrain 1800mm in length structural sleeper smooth face sf 2000mm in length. Preparing the area clear and level your site where you plan to build the retaining wall. Modular concrete sleepers are steel reinforced to engineering specifications for retaining walls. Go to section 3 1 or 4 1 of this document for retaining walls without fences above and section 3 2 or 4 2 for retaining walls with fences above up to a maximum of 1 8m high fence.
Concrete sleeper s a. Engineering specifications are available to customers upon placement of an order. Sydney has many retaining walls made from timber that warps in. Check with your local council for requirements and approvals modular concrete sleepers are manufactured to comply with both domestic and commercial projects.
Durable it will last at least 4 times longer than a timber wall. I m lee benson i have been installing retaining walls and fencing and have been in the construction game for more than 15 years. Select the appropriate design table s depending on whether or not there are fences located above the retaining wall. Designed and made in australia pioneer reinforced concrete sleepers are guaranteed for up to 35 years making them the perfect solution for termite proof retaining walls up to 3m high.
I want to help people build their own concrete sleeper retaining walls in sydney newcastle central coast wollongong nsw. Please ensure you leave 200mm behind the retaining wall area for backfill. The experts at hybuilt know concrete sleeper retaining walls. Maintenance free concrete sleepers will not rot burn warp split or flake and is resistant to termites white ants.
Alignment place a star piquet or peg at both ends of the proposed wall.