Designing retaining walls when a building consent is required the wall must be specifically designed by a registered engineer.
Concrete block retaining wall design nz.
All firth retaining is made in nz.
Concrete masonry retaining walls can be designed in accordance with the following new zealand standards but it is prudent to have the design checked and inspected by a structural engineer.
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These large wetcast blocks are like one ton lego blocks that interlock to create tall gravity retaining walls.
There are three main materials.
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Integrate redi rock standard blocks with the entire family of redi rock products to create a seamless structurally sound solution for your next project.
Firth keystone retaining wall system lightweight easy to handle and requires no special tools.
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Our commercial and residential segmental walls are durable and easy to install making them a great choice for any project.
Anchor wall offers the latest innovations in concrete block retaining and freestanding wall systems.
Nzs 4210 2001 masonry construction.
Retaining wall blocks base course material drainage aggregate.
Firth retaining walls blocks are perfect for creating a landscaping feature.
5 3 specification for concrete masonry bricks.
Perfect for heavy duty garden retaining walls.
Ezi wall block 160 120 x 140 x 125mm weight 5 5kg ezi wall capper 160 120 x 140 x 125mm weight 5 5kg.
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Creates walls up to 1m high can go higher with specific design 3 units per lm or 11 units per m2 retaining capping units corner blocks and fibreglass pin connectors are also available 34kg block.
Concrete masonry retaining walls can be designed in accordance with the following new zealand standards but it is prudent to have the design checked and inspected by a.
7 1 concrete segmental and flagstone pavers guide to specifying.
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Available in block widths of 28 41 and 60 inches 710 1030 and 1520.
Should also be provided in the base of the wall.