Installation Info

Brief installation guidelines

Planning your wall: When building composite walls of any significant height, it is of crucial importance to consult with an experienced engineer.

  • Develop a precise plan for your Terraforce wall by analyzing your site, noting slopes, drainage and shape of wall.
  • Measure the length and the vertical height to obtain the surface area and thus the number of units required.
  • Remember that retaining walls require professional design and supervision input and must comply with local building regulations.
  • Refer to Terraforce design and installation manual.

Please note: When building composite walls of any significant height, it is of crucial importance to consult with an experienced engineer. The law is very strict on these matters, with the NHBRC requirement stating that one can build a wall to a height of 1.2m without consulting an engineer, but as a general rule 1.5m for walls no steeper than 70º is also possible. Any steeper and especially load carrying walls must be designed by a qualified engineer, even if only 1.2m high.

Brief installation guidelines

Below, you will find three easy-to-follow visual guides that provide step-by-step instructions for the installation process. These guides are available in PDF format, making them convenient for viewing and printing. Each guide is designed to assist you in a clear and concise manner, ensuring a smooth and successful installation experience.

Palm Jumeirah, low retaining wall

Installation instructions – 4×4 stairs and low retaining wall. Well-draining sand slopes to be retained with three terrace walls. Photostory showcasing the installation process of a low wall in Dubai, Palm Jumeirah

Step-by-step photographic instructions

This is a step by step photographic illustration on how to install Terraforce retaining blocks. Remember to always ensure a good/correct foundation and that drainage systems are installed. This will prevent any unwanted ground movement that might cause damage to your retaining wall.

Installing 4×4 step blocks

This project combined both possibilities in the garden, where a pool deck was constructed. Although the slope was not particularly steep, the earth was unstable and building a retaining wall was the easiest way to stabilize it. In addition, blocks were laid along the 6m long stairway, creating attractive planters. This is one of the simplest projects, and requires no special skills.

Step by step photographic illustration

Remember to always ensure a good/correct foundation and that drainage systems are installed. This will prevent any unwanted ground movement that could cause damage to your retaining wall.