Retaining Walls
A retaining wall, besides being an attractive addition to your property, also transforms an awkward sloping bank into a useful garden or lawn area. A series of retaining walls can terrace a sloping section. Timber retaining walls are popular because they are cost effective and can be constructed by a reasonably experienced person. A retaining wall by definition retains earth and the higher the wall, the stronger the support post needs to be. Walls over 1.5m high or supporting a driveway or building will need a building consent, so if in doubt, see your local council.
Three popular retaining walls are as follows:
Edged Half Retaining Wall
This retaining wall uses 250mm diameter Poles and 2.4m x 150mm Edged Half Rounds. Both products are extremely sturdy & long lasting. They are GoldTan treated & have a 50 year guarantee against insect or fungal attack.
Timber Retaining Wall
This retaining wall uses 275mm diameter Poles and 200x50 Rough Sawn H4 timber. Timber products, when exposed to continuous wet conditions in the ground must use H4 timber.
Tongue & Groove Retaining Wall
Timber retaining walls offer you an easy solution to increase the amount of your usable land. This retaining wall uses 200x50 (180x42) Tongue & Groove H4, fine grooved finish.
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