How To Recognise A High Quality Concrete Retaining Wall

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  Monday 18th November, 2019
  Topic(s): Retaining Wall

The purpose of all retaining walls, whether they are made of concrete or otherwise, is to provide additional support to the landscapes around them. Often, they are used to control soil and erosion and to provide a flat platform in the landscape. For suggestions on how to recognise a good quality concrete retaining wall, and how to best achieve one for your landscape, continue reading below.

First, Consider Retaining Wall Materials

Although there are a variety of materials available for retaining walls, concrete offers the strongest choice. Wood is an inexpensive solution; however, it will undoubtedly succumb to rot and termites. Concrete, however, is stronger, more durable whilst also being low maintenance, making it the better choice for the long-term.

Recognising a Good Quality Wall

It is easy to recognise good quality retaining walls, as they support and enrich the landscape they are placed in.

  • Good quality walls have considered location. As such, natural drainage patterns, additional weights and excess soil have all been taken into consideration during the planning stage, and the wall will not experience structural defects or excessive pressure.
  • The base soil is solid and firm because it has been chosen in order to meet wall requirements.
  • The design corresponds to the landscape needs. It is sufficiently sloped and should reinforcement methods be needed to support the wall, they have been added.

Why is It Important to Hire a Professional Retaining Wall Builder?

Only a professional retaining wall builder will be able to understand and implement all the relevant considerations to build a durable and well-designed retaining wall. Non-standard retaining walls are rarely successful because the building code and professional training that wall builders follow is key to the success of a quality retaining wall.

There are several problems which could occur should a professional retaining wall builder not be hired:

  • The concrete retaining wall may experience bulging or leaning down the wall, which are results of structural defects and excessive pressure. This may be because location wasn’t thoroughly considered.
  • Cracking lines indicate the beginning of a problem – often that there is more pressure than the wall can hold.
  • Collapsed landscape holes mean that pockets have opened up and soil has likely shifted to the other side of the wall. This often happens when natural drainage patterns aren’t considered.

These can all easily be avoided with the help of a professional retaining wall builder.

Contact Us For Quality Concrete Retaining Wall Systems

When it comes to quality concrete solutions, Vikon Precast is here to help. Located conveniently in Bairnsdale, East Gippsland, we are a family-owned and operated manufacturer of agricultural and civil concrete fixtures. We are ideally located to service customers in south-eastern Victoria, and with our user-focused designs, are a favourite provider across the state.

If you are looking for a locally manufactured, top quality solution for your concrete needs, or are in need of Victoria’s best agricultural or civil concrete fixtures, call Vikon Precast today.



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