For residential construction projects as well as industrial and commercial use, our retaining wall galvanised posts are perfect. Because they don’t require a huge amount of excavation work and are very slender retaining walls, the products we provide are very affordable. A king post retaining wall is essentially a structural fence that retains earth. The cantilever post is the main element of the design, and it is typically a steel column covered in concrete or embedded in the ground. The depth needed for the posts will depend on the type of soil.
The posts for retaining walls are designed in a way so that they can be installed by a contract company or by hiring a specialist contractor. To stop corrosion, the steel post parts might be hot-dipped galvanised. A wall that has been galvanised offers a contemporary appearance and a 40–60 year lifespan. No protection is needed when the post is enclosed in concrete. To stop corrosion, the posts might be painted above ground. In order to provide a longer lifespan, we advise using a resin-based paint system.
The concrete infill panels must support the load and resist bending, therefore they are also functional. Steel reinforcement has been added to the concrete infill panels to increase their structural integrity. To make sure the king post retaining wall lasts for a long time, it must be properly planned. A king post retaining wall’s panel may be composed of concrete or wood. Concrete panels can have a textured or even coloured texture in addition to being plain smooth concrete. The panels’ sizes vary from one supplier to the next. They typically range in size from 1 to 1.5 metres in height, 1 to 3 metres in length, and 100, 150, 180, 200, and 250 millimetres in thickness. The panel’s size is determined by the wall’s height and any applicable architectural limitations.
PB Crete & Building Supplies has been in the business for quite a few years and thus recommends using concrete lintels from a reputed builder’s merchant. It can be used if the face of the retaining wall is not visible. Typically, railway sleepers are used as wood panels. The back of the wall has drainage in the design, which uses well-graded, granular backfill to release hydrostatic pressure. This table’s indicative data is all predicated on a set of ground and loading assumptions. The table should only be used as a general guide and is susceptible to modification when a precise, site-specific design has been created by a certified structural engineer. We strongly advise having the wall designed by a structural expert first. We can offer this service; get in touch with us for a free estimate.
