Retaining walls that are over 1 5 m high and those supporting a surcharge require a building consent see figure 1.
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For example the embedment depth of a 3m high retaining wall would be 3 0 8 0 375m.
For retaining walls over 1 8m use the following formula.
This innovative system also has significant labour savings due to minimum excavation.
The spacing of vertical posts will depend on the size of post and rails used.
Concrete masonry retaining walls can be designed in accordance with the following new zealand standards but it is prudent to have the design checked and inspected by a structural engineer.
This minimum embedment applies to retaining walls with a total wall height of 1 8m.
Plan and measure the length and height of the wall.
This design allows interbloc to self align during the install process delivering an incredibly fast build time.
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Typically for heavy duty applications supporting substantial loads palisade retaining walls are also known as inground or barrier pile retaining walls.
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Regardless of whether a building consent is required retaining walls must comply with the requirements of the new zealand building code clause b1 structure.
Surewall is a retaining wall system that uses steel posts and timber rails to generate an aesthetically pleasing flush finished non obtrusive retaining wall system that is very quick and easy to install by any able bodied diy person.
A 150 mm square post can be placed at up to 910 mm centres the 10 mm allows a fitting.
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When a building consent is required the wall must be specifically designed by a registered engineer.
The standard range of las elements is available in heights from 50cm.
Embedment m total wall height m 8.
The heart of the system is a mass concrete block with a unique interlocking design.
Interbloc is a precast concrete construction system.
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Palisade timber or concrete retaining walls are used in the construction of highly effective permanent retaining wall solutions.
Lusit angle supports las elements are a german engineered and designed pre cast retaining wall system that provides endless configurations and finishes for residential commercial industrial and roading applications.
