{"id":21151,"date":"2024-09-13T15:14:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T14:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/?p=21151"},"modified":"2025-02-05T08:58:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T08:58:38","slug":"a-retaining-wall-comparison-which-one-suits-your-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/blog\/a-retaining-wall-comparison-which-one-suits-your-project\/","title":{"rendered":"A retaining wall comparison \u2013 which one suits your project?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The most suitable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/product-category\/retaining-walls\/\">retaining wall<\/a> for your project will be one that delivers on both form and function. The form of a retaining wall includes the colour, texture, and shape of the materials, as well as how well they match the overall aesthetics of the project.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The functional performance required from each retaining wall on a site will depend on several factors. These include the type and volume of the soil to be retained and the resulting lateral soil pressure that the retaining wall must be designed to withstand. Where areas of retained soil are subject to additional loads, this surcharge must be added to the overall loading calculations. The presence of water in the soil will introduce additional hydrostatic soil pressure. Therefore, effective drainage strategies must also be included within the functional considerations for retaining walls.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">As well as form and function, other considerations come into play when specifying a retaining wall solution, including its speed of build, ease of construction, quality of finish, and durability. We will have a look at some common types of retaining walls to see what they can offer your construction project and also consider in more detail retaining walls for housing projects.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What different types of retaining walls are typically used for housing projects?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are four main types of retaining walls typically used by projects:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Gravity retaining walls\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Reinforced retaining walls\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Cantilever retaining walls\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Embedded walls\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advice from the project\u2019s structural engineer should always be sought to ensure suitable retaining wall solutions are proposed based on site soil conditions and loadings. We will cover all types of walls, but it is worth noting that gravity and reinforced retaining walls are most suitable for housing developments.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21178\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21178\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21178 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"retaining wall\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images3-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images3-20x11.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21178\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tobermore Secura Grand, Slate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gravity retaining walls<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gravity retaining walls use their own weight and gravity to hold back the lateral pressure of the earth behind them. They can be constructed from a variety of materials including bricks, concrete blocks, and mass cast in-situ concrete and do not require additional support to retain the soil. They are often used for housing projects and hard landscaping.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When building a gravity wall its maximum height will depend on its design \u2013 those with wider bases and sloped faces can reach around three metres before their combined weight and space requirements make alternative choices more attractive.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pros<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Easy installation with no machinery needed<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Available in many colours, textures and finishes to complement the aesthetics of a project\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cons<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Height limitations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brick wall options require the skills of a bricklayer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reinforced retaining walls<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reinforced retaining walls are built in a similar way to gravity walls. However, as the name suggests, they use different methods to reinforce the soil behind the wall. Methods include layers of geogrid and masonry reinforcement. The reinforcing materials support the ground behind the retaining wall and allow it to be built much higher than a gravity wall. This reinforcement enables the retaining wall to also support extra weight, or surcharge, in addition to that of the retained soil. These are ideal for hard landscaping of housing projects, as well as application for highways.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pros<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many finishes and styles available<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can be <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">built up to an unlimited height<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Concrete blocks such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/products\/retaining-walls\/secura-grand\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tobermore Secura Grand<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are int<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">erlocking and installers suitably trained in their use can construct retaining walls without the need for the additional skills of a bricklayer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cons<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brick versions require skilled bricklayers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can be slow to construct\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cantilever retaining walls<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cantilever retaining walls are usually \u2018L\u2019 or \u2018T\u2019 shaped and are made of reinforced concrete. They work by transferring the vertical stress from the soil onto the base slab or footing. This allows the vertical section to support the weight and lateral forces of the retained soil.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pros<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Occupy relatively little space once constructed<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can be built up to five metres high<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cons<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Need space behind the wall to allow its construction, so not suited to supporting existing slopes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Requires large reinforced concrete foundation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Embedded walls<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Embedded retaining walls refer to those that use interlocking sheet piles or bored concrete piles to drive down below the excavation and take advantage of the passive earth pressure in the ground below. They tend to be needed where loose soil conditions are too poor for alternative types of retaining walls and priority is placed on their functional performance rather than visual appearance. It is possible to use embedded systems, such as King Posts, where panels fixed between the posts made of timber or textured and coloured concrete can add to the aesthetics of a project. These panels can be timber or made of plain, textured, or coloured concrete.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pros<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Useful where loose soils are present<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Need limited space for installation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cons<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Heavy piling machinery required<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Very limited finishes if visual appearance is important for a project<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Generally a very expensive solution<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21173\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21173\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21173 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"retaining wall\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images-1-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images-1-20x11.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21173\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tobermore Secura Grand, Bracken<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Which retaining wall options offer the most flexibility when considering the needs of housing projects?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Of the options available, gravity walls and reinforced retaining walls offer the most flexibility for housing and hard landscaping projects. They offer the widest choice of appearance, style, colour and finishes, and have the functional performance characteristics to provide soil retainment for a wide variety of projects.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When constructing these retaining walls, material choice can affect both the performance and visual appearance of the resulting construction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Where bricks have been used in the construction of surrounding houses or buildings, the temptation can be to also specify bricks for retaining structures for aesthetic reasons. However, bricks lack the strength of alternative materials. As the height of the retaining wall increases, the base of brick built retaining walls needs to widen to provide the required strength to support the soil. This increases both the material and labour costs when high retaining walls are needed. Bricks also need mortar for their construction adding material cost, and additional time, to projects and skilled bricklayers are needed for their construction.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gravity walls<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/products\/retaining-walls\/secura-grand\/\">Secura Grand<\/a> by Tobermore consists of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">heavier concrete retaining wall blocks and can be used as a gravity wall up to a maximum retained height of one metre. Retained height is measured from ground level to the underside of the coping and does not include the course of blocks required below ground. However, as we will see in the next section, when used with reinforcement materials, they offer a flexible solution. Secura Grand is the most popular choice for retaining walls higher than one metre or where the surcharge or ground conditions exceed the criteria for a gravity wall.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reinforced retaining walls<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/products\/retaining-walls\/secura-grand\/\">Secura Grand<\/a> concrete retaining wall blocks can also be built using a simple, mortar-free dry method. By using concrete backfill with Secura Grand, retaining walls up to six metres can be achieved and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">where the geogrid method of reinforcement is used, walls can be built to an unlimited height.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secura blocks benefit from a three-way lock giving them exceptional structural stability from:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Granular <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">aggregate fill in the hollow core that locks blocks together and positively connects them to the geogrid<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ribbed textured grips that provide friction locking between blocks and onto to geogrid layers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rear retaining nib that resists forward movement of the concrete block and clamps geogrid layers in place.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secura Grand is used in residential projects to larger commercial developments and Secura Grand geogrid reinforced walls are BBA HAPAS approved for use in highways and bridges.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Alex Walther, Retaining Wall Category Manager at Tobermore, comments about the flexibility of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/products\/retaining-walls\/secura-grand\/\">Secura Grand<\/a>: <\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWe find customers really appreciate the speed and efficiency that using Secura Grand segmental retaining wall blocks brings to their projects. The mortarless system reduces materials on-site and the process does not require bricklayers who are in high demand, and our system can be constructed in all weathers.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21176\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21176\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21176 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"retaining wall\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images4-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images4-20x11.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-choosing-the-correct-retaining-wall_blog-images4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tobermore Secura Grand, Heather<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where can I get more information on the use and benefits of concrete retaining wall blocks?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tobermore has extensive expertise and experience in supplying our range of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/products\/retaining-walls\/secura-grand\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Secura Grand<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> concrete retaining wall blocks to meet a wide range of project requirements.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">We have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/products\/retaining-walls\/secura-grand\/#downloads\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">literature available for download<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and you can get access to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/products\/retaining-walls\/secura-grand\/#nbs\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">full technical information<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and BIM models in a range of formats.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tobermore has an in-house team that can provide you with a free <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/support-services\/retaining-wall-design\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">preliminary design support service<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. 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