Crib Retaining Walls
Concrete Crib Retaining Walls
The concrete crib retaining wall system uses reinforced precast concrete. Concrete Crib is very durable with a design life in excess of 100 years. The system is composed of Header and Stretcher units. Internal and external curves can be incorporated in the design.
Applications of Concrete Crib Retaining Walls
- Road & Railway embankments requiring Statutory Approvals
- Water treatment plants in Aquatic Environments
- Commercial locations such as Schools & Public Service Buildings
- Industrial Locations such as Car Parks & Retail Parks
Design & Manufacture of Concrete Crib Retaining Walls
This gravity wall can be designed with single, double, or triple skins depending on the height required and to accommodate significant loadings. A constant visual appearance is maintained whatever the height. The cage that is formed is filled with stone. Our indemnified designs are signed off by chartered engineers. Ground conditions and surcharge loadings are incorporated into the design. Construction drawings are produced in a timely fashion.
The units conform with Class 2 Sulphate Resistance and “very severe” salt attack conditions as required by BS8110 and BS 5400. The precast units are manufactured from 50N/mm2 concrete.
Installation of Concrete Crib Retaining Walls
We control the estimation of quantities from our construction drawings and ensure timely delivery to site. Our experienced squads have built multiple Concrete Crib Retaining Walls during our 30 years in business. Our "Full Cycle Involvement" aims to ensure Cost Certainty from start to finish. However design changes, if required, are quick and seamless.
Timber Crib Retaining Walls
The Timber Crib Retaining Wall system is manufactured from renewable managed sustainable sources. Aesthetically pleasing, the system finds favour in rural and housing locations where a softer appearance is required. The visual impact of high walls can be further softened by planting in grow bags.
Applications of Timber Crib Retaining Walls
- Rural Locations such as that seen in the Slieve Gullion Case Study
- Housing locations which benefit from the aesthetics of a wooden structure
Design & Manufacture of Timber Crib Retaining Walls
There are multiple model sizes which means the design has considerable flexibility. The header and stretcher components form a cage which is then filled with stone. Ground contours can be followed very accurately both, at the top of the wall, and along the foundations. Our indemnified designs are signed off by chartered engineers. The ground conditions and surcharge loadings are incorporated into the design. Construction drawings are produced in a timely fashion.
The timber units are manufactured from PEFC certified timber. They are pressure treated with a high concentration Copper Azole preservative. The components have a design life of 60 years and are BBA certified.
Installation of Timber Crib Retaining Walls
We control the estimation of quantities from our construction drawings and ensure timely delivery to site. Our experienced squads have built multiple Timber Crib Retaining Walls during our 30 years in business.
Our "Full Cycle Involvement" aims to ensure Cost Certainty from start to finish. However design changes, if required, are quick and seamless.
