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Retaining wall blocks
Whether you need to secure an unsightly bank, create space for a pool n your home, extend land for building extension or pathway, or effectively manage storm water, all installations are tailored to suit your requirements and pocket. Our teams of design consultants offer personal service from introduction to completion that includes engineering and submission of engineer's drawings to local municipalities when required.
Eco-Max retaining wall blocks are manufactured from quality concrete and are SABS tested to assure quality and strength. The "D" shape design enables the block to form steps where required, enhancing the function of this single block system. Accredited artisans who have been trained in all aspects of dry stack retaining blocks carry out the installations of these systems.
Eco-Max Dimension Table
SA Retaining Systems’ consulting engineers have used information and histories from case studies in Europe, USA and South Africa to compile a comprehensive design manual to ensure a safe, effective and economic earth retaining system. Special focus on drainage requirements, hydrostatic pressure relief, ground reinforcing and soil type loading have been the foundation of the design criteria. Eco-Max Retaining Systems are flexible geo-fabric reinforced, concrete block faced, segmental retaining walls. They are ecologically friendly, being constructed of components derived from abundantly available natural materials and reinforced with inert geo-synthetic cloth, which resists environmental degradation throughout its design life.
An Eco-Max design criterion takes into account the following: Soil Type: Both of backfill and in-situ retained soils (clay, sand or silt) Drainage: Coarse-grained sand is used as drainage fill to intercept ground water and thereby minimises the build up of hydrostatic pressure or seepage forces. Walls are designed for moist conditions. Drainage fill is isolated by suitable geo-fabric to avoid contamination of the drainage-fill. Foundation/Levelling Pads of gravel or
concrete are designed so as not to exceed allowable ground pressures.
The type of foundation is determined by the consistency of the sub-grade.
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