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TERRAFORCE is a well-known and award-winning Cape Town-based company that offers interlocking concrete blocks (earth-retaining blocks) for environmentally friendly landscape retaining walls and erosion control. Is a member of the Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) and a Level Four BBBEE Contributor.

Terraforce pioneered the hollow, reversible interlocking concrete block that is unmatched in its versatility, both in application and elevation. Suitable for commercial and residential landscape retaining walls, small or large.

The wide range of plantable retaining wall blocks is tailored to create environmentally friendly domestic or industrial installations and to support sustainable development in soil stabilisation. Walls can range from light gravity retaining walls to geogrid reinforced earth-retaining or heavy gravity, double skin walls.

Maxiwall Design Software for Terraforce Walls

Maxiwall Pro upgrade:

We are happy to announce that Maxiwall Pro now includes important upgrades to ensure our users continue to optimize their workflow and remain in compliance with the most recent Design Standards.

  1. New AASHTO 2020 Simplified Design Methodology.  The new AASHTO 2020 Simplified Design methodology was recently released in the United States and represents the most up to date LRFD Methodology for MSE Walls.  Changes compared to previous versions include the use of the Coulomb Earth Pressure Theory which allows the inclusion of interface friction to reduce applied loads, and the application of Strip and Point Loading behind the Wall.
  2. Plan View Import.  The New Maxiwall allows users to portant the Grading and Plan information of the Wall directly from AutoCAD using the Awall2 CAD Tool.  More information about this Tool can be found at www.ctiware.com/awall.  For those of you who do not use AutoCAD, the Awall Web Tool can be used in a similar way.  This can be found at: http://www.ctiware.com/awallweb/awallweb.php
  3. New Graphics interface.  A completely overhauled graphics interface provides clearer, more precise diagrams and images, as well as accommodating smaller screens such as laptops.

Maxiwall Pro Click here to access the software!

Please note, this is not a turnkey solution, it is essential to familiarise yourself with the step by step “how to” offered by the following tutorials: www.ctiware.com/tutorials

Design Tables for Terraforce blocks, for wall angles and heights possible:

S10 L11 L12 L13 L15 L15IT L18 L22 Terralite 4×4 Multi

Please Confirm availability of products with your local supplier.

>>  Free design software, Maxiwall Pro 

>>  Become licensee for Terraforce concrete wall blocks

>>  Terraforce recommended installers in South Africa

>>  Download our  product showcase and wall finishes showcase

>>  Winners:  CMA Awards

>> Download technical documents & case studies

>> Frequently asked questions: Terraforce Q&A

Please note: Most Terraforce Licensees use recycled concrete and clay bricks in the manufacture of Terraforce products.

Also note: Terraforce suppliers stock their own selection/sizes of Terraforce concrete retaining wall blocks, this means the full range of products IS NOT sold at every outlet.

Watch: Large scale erosion control with Terraforce!

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October 28th, 2020  |  Published in - Planting & Irrigation, - Storm Water Control

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9/2020 – Sloping property? No problem with Terraforce!

September 29th, 2020  |  Published in - Landscaping & Terracing

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8/2020 – Maxiwall Pro upgrade

August 11th, 2020  |  Published in - Designs & Specifications

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We are happy to announce that Maxiwall Pro now includes important upgrades to ensure our users continue to optimize their workflow and remain in compliance with the most recent Design Standards. Read more »

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7/2020 – Striking garden walls in Western Australia with Terraforce!

July 22nd, 2020  |  Published in - Outdoor Entertainment, Gravity Retaining

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6/2020 – Harbour Bay Shopping Precinct reaches new heights with Terraforce walls

June 10th, 2020  |  Published in - Composite Walls

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5/2020 – Taking a school sports field to new heights

May 13th, 2020  |  Published in - Composite Walls, - Urban Renewal, Heavy Retaining

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4/2020 – Paving the way with permeable rural roads

April 21st, 2020  |  Published in - Roads, Driveway & Parking, Infrastructure

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3/2020 – Superb hardscape with Terraforce at Dubai Hills Estate

March 23rd, 2020  |  Published in - Landscaping & Terracing, Gravity Retaining

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February 7th, 2020  |  Published in - Composite Walls, Heavy Retaining

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January 22nd, 2020  |  Published in - Roads, Driveway & Parking, - Storm Water Control

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11/2019 – Retaining the Garden Route, skilfully

December 2nd, 2019  |  Published in - Designs & Specifications, - Installation Guidelines

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October 30th, 2019  |  Published in - Riverbank, Lake & Shoreline

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