What are Retaining Walls?
Retaining walls are used to support soil in a lateral way. Landscape retaining walls are built up of large retaining blocks that hold the slopes of soil. Retaining walls are the most efficient solution to keep the erosion amenable or to even out the patio area. The retaining walls effectively provide architectural support to the adjacent soil pressure of the Earth.
The several popular and most-chosen types of concrete retaining walls that are reliably constructed by AFTEC are gravity, cantilever, masonry, and sheet-piled walls. All of these types vary in their surface textures.
Concrete Retaining Wall Blocks
AFTEC is characterized by its great reputation of specializing in the construction of large precast retaining walls with the amazing architectural patterns on the observable surface.
Large concrete retaining walls blocks manufactured by AFTEC possess an ability to retain the small to medium level of soil elevation which can range up to almost 12 ft. We also build the precast fences and barrier walls on the top of our large concrete retaining wall blocks if required. The need and demand for precast concrete retaining walls are increasing more and more in Pennsylvania & its surroundings, so our designers are set on this purpose to manufacture commendable and dependable retaining walls for our customers.
Types of Retaining Walls
The precast concrete retaining walls designed and manufactured by AFTEC is recognized by the applaudable architectural designs on the visible surface. The retaining walls manufactured by AFTEC have an ability to retain the small to medium level of soil ranging up to 12 feet, from one level to another. The precast fence and barrier can also be incorporated wherever needed.
Gravity
The large boulders and blocks made up of precast concrete are used in order to make gravity concrete retaining walls. The weight concrete wall functions to withstand the pressure from the opposite side. The gravity concrete retaining walls are built categorically higher and harder by inducing support, reinforcement, and rigid-footing techniques.
Masonry
As evident from the name, masonry units (CMU block walls) are used in masonry retaining walls. 8” x 4” x 2.25” size kiln-fired bricks and mortar are used in the built of these retaining walls. In order to increase their durability, they are often strengthened with steel.
Sheet Piled
This retaining wall type goes best when it comes to being utilized for soft soil or compact areas. The two-third of the elevation of the wall is hammered into the ground. It is manufactured from steel, vinyl, fiberglass, and plastic or wooden planks.
Cantilever
The cantilever is the steel-reinforced masonry or precast concrete retaining walls. The strong structural grip enables them to bear the pressure and turn the horizontal pressure into a perpendicularly vertical one.
Regardless of other factors and types, the main thing which matters the most in the perfect functioning of a retaining wall is its effectual design, installation, and finishing. The steel-reinforced retaining walls made by AFTEC are often three to eight feet long, making them apt to support soil pressure.
