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Retaining Walls
Retaining walls are both structural and aesthetic elements that must perform for decades under lateral earth pressure, moisture, and seasonal movement. We supply purpose-designed concrete mixes for gravity, cantilever, and reinforced retaining walls, with the pumpability needed to fill narrow forms and the durability to resist freeze-thaw and sulfate attack.
Quick Specifications
What We Provide
Key Features of Our Retaining Walls
High-Durability Mix Design
Low water-cement ratio mixes with supplementary cementitious materials for reduced permeability and long-term resistance to ground chemicals.
Pumpable for Narrow Forms
High-flow mixes fill narrow retaining wall forms completely, eliminating voids that cause long-term structural weakness.
Freeze-Thaw Protection
Air-entrained mixes for walls in exposed locations subject to freeze-thaw cycling, preventing surface scaling and spalling.
Drainage Design Advice
Our team advises on weep-hole placement and backfill drainage to reduce hydrostatic pressure on finished walls.
Block and Reinforced Options
Concrete supply for both in-situ reinforced retaining walls and precast block fill cores, depending on your wall type.
Tiered Wall Capability
We plan multi-stage pours for tiered retaining systems, ensuring each level reaches required strength before the next is loaded.
Ideal For
Typical Applications
- Garden and landscaping terraces
- Driveway level-change walls
- Road and embankment retention
- Swimming pool surrounds
- Cut-and-fill site retention
- Commercial loading dock walls
- Basement perimeter walls
Technical Data
Mix Specifications
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How thick does a concrete retaining wall need to be?
Do retaining walls need drainage behind them?
Can you pour a retaining wall against a cutting?
What is the maximum height for a single-pour retaining wall?
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