{"id":21295,"date":"2024-10-01T09:45:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T08:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/?p=21295"},"modified":"2024-10-16T16:37:37","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T15:37:37","slug":"do-you-need-movement-joints-when-building-a-retaining-wall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/blog\/do-you-need-movement-joints-when-building-a-retaining-wall\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you need movement joints when building a retaining wall?"},"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\">No, if you use segmental retaining walls, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/products\/retaining-walls\/secura-grand\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tobermore\u2019s Secura Grand<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, you do not need movement joints. The modular concrete blocks interlock with each other and do not require the use of mortar. This gives the modular segmental retaining wall the flexibility to cope with movement without the need to incorporate movement joints.<\/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-contrast=\"none\">Where retaining walls are of masonry construction, movement joints must be included. Failure to do so could lead to cracks in the retaining wall that weaken its structural integrity and could eventually lead to its failure.\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-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Movement within a retaining wall could be caused by several factors:<\/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<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" 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=\"none\">Variations in air temperature causing expansion and contraction of bricks or concrete blocks.<\/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><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" 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=\"none\">Expansion caused as clay bricks age.<\/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><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" 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=\"none\">Shrinkage that occurs as concrete bricks and blocks age.<\/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><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" 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\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The heat absorbed and the resulting expansion when the surface of the retaining wall is exposed to sunlight.<\/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><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" 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=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expansion and contraction of surrounding soils.<\/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><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">If you do not choose a segmental retaining wall for your project and therefore need to include movement joints, we will have a closer look at the best practice advice available.<\/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\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21299 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-retaining-wall-blog-image-2.jpg\" alt=\"secura grand retaining wall\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-retaining-wall-blog-image-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-retaining-wall-blog-image-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-retaining-wall-blog-image-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-retaining-wall-blog-image-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-retaining-wall-blog-image-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-retaining-wall-blog-image-2-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-retaining-wall-blog-image-2-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 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=\"auto\">What are the key design considerations for movement joints in retaining walls?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The key design considerations for movement joints can be found within the NHBC\u2019s Technical Guidance 6.1\/28 <span class=\"TextRun SCXW248730342 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248730342 BCX8\"> \u2018Movement joints in masonry walls\u2019.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The considerations include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" 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\">The provision of vertical movement joints every 6m to allow for drying and shrinkage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" 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\">Designing to ensure that a maximum length to height ratio for brickwork panels of 3:1 is not exceeded. To do so would make retaining walls more vulnerable to cracking. Where this is not possible, movement joints should be moved to closer centres than 6m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" 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\">Planning the positioning of movement joints in retaining walls prior to their construction so they can be concealed behind hard landscaping features where possible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" 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\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensuring that the mortar specified in a retaining wall is suitable for the construction as specified in table 15 of the PD 6697: 2019 document.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As well as the recommendations contained within these documents, advice on constructing retaining walls should be sought from the manufacturer or a qualified structural engineer on the system you are considering.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whilst the correct design and construction of movement joints in retaining walls can increase their long-term performance, the choice of materials also plays a large part in the robustness and functionality of retaining wall solutions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">In addition to movement joints what material choices can increase the robustness of retaining walls?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Making the material choice to remove the need to have movement joints by constructing a segmental retaining wall with interlocking concrete blocks and no mortar is a great way to increase the robustness of retaining walls.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Once the choice of retaining wall type is made, the physical properties of different retaining wall bricks or blocks should be compared. Variations in their performance characteristics can help increase the robustness of retaining walls.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whilst clay bricks may be considered for retaining walls due to their aesthetic properties, there are other options available that can look as good and bring increased strength and resilience to the final construction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/products\/retaining-walls\/secura-grand\/\">Secura Grand<\/a> concrete retaining blocks have a minimum compressive strength of 40N\/mm2.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">Their exceptional structural stability is achieved via a three-way mechanism that can deliver geogrid reinforced walls up to 9m high.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The hollow core of the blocks is filled with granular aggregate. The three-way locking mechanism is due to the interlock between the aggregate in the voids and the geogrid which resists movement. Additionally, friction is present between the ribbed geogrid and the texture of the concrete plus the retaining nib on the blocks. This effectively resists the forward movement of the blocks and acts as a clamp when under load, maintaining the connection with the geogrid.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alex Walther, Retaining Wall Category Manager at Tobermore,<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">comments about the proven resilience of Secura Grand: <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201c<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The resilience of Secura Grand is highlighted by the fact that it has met the rigorous requirements of BBA HAPAS certification for use in highways and related areas. Secura Grand retaining walls and bridge abutments have the durability to meet the required HAPAS <\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">certification\u2019s design life of 120 years, giving our customers added peace of mind.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Secura Grand segmental retaining walls are mortarless, fast to build, and remove the need to have skilled bricklayers or to include any movement joints, reducing build time and costs in the process. The retaining wall blocks come in vibrant long-lasting colours to help meet the aesthetic requirements of your project as well as boost the longevity <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">of your chosen retaining wall solution.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21300 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-retaining-wall-blog-image-3.jpg\" alt=\"secura grand retaining wall\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-retaining-wall-blog-image-3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-retaining-wall-blog-image-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-retaining-wall-blog-image-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-retaining-wall-blog-image-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-retaining-wall-blog-image-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-retaining-wall-blog-image-3-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-retaining-wall-blog-image-3-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where can I get advice on the construction of movement joints in retaining walls?<\/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><\/h3>\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 advice and guidance documents available to ensure that you construct your retaining walls in line with industry best practice standards and recommendations. <\/span><span 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