A: Within the current design parameters, the wall can
be constructed in 300mm increments, up to 1800mm high.
Facade Retaining Systems Pty Ltd should be contacted
if your requirements be outside the standard design
parameters.
The BRAACE™ Retaining Wall System can be designed
to accommodate:
1. The inclusion of boundary fences/ noise barriers;
2. Additional subjected surcharge loads;
3. Retaining Heights over 1.8m high. [top]
Q: How does the system
retain the backfill/moisture through the galvanised
mesh panels?
A: The reinforced polyethylene geo-membrane which is
placed over the mesh is a non permeable barrier, and
free draining backfill and correct drainage will limit
the egress of moisture through the membrane. [top]
Q: Are the steel posts, clips,
mesh and fixing components galvanised?
Q: Do you need to install the
posts at a slight angle/tilt?
A: No, the posts are to be installed plumb, as designed,
for load capacity and deflection. [top]
Q: Can the Facade Retaining
Wall System be used without a facade/Hebel panels?
A: Yes, the Facade Retaining System can be built without
the use of a facade panel as the system is the structural
element in the retaining of backfill. The CSR Hebel
panel or any other facade panel is purely an aesthetic
addition to the retaining wall system. [top]
Q: How long does it take to
build?
A: 40 metres of wall can be constructed in two days
(finishing excluded).
Day 1: Drill, pour concrete and stand support posts.
Q: What type of machinery
and tools do I need to build the Facade/BRAACE™
Retaining Wall Systems?
A: All components are easily managed by hand. The tools
required for the successful installation of the Façade
and BRAACE™ Retaining Wall Systems are as follows:
Q: What type of finishes can I apply to the
Hebel Facade Panels?
Q: What is the waterproof membrane
used in the system?
A: The membrane is a reinforced polyethylene geo-membrane
whose basic structure consists of a high strength woven
fabric with an impermeable coating on both faces. [top]
Q: Could I use another form
of masonry product as the facade of the retaining wall
system?
A: Yes, the use of other masonry blocks/bricks laid
on a strip footing in front to the Facade Retaining
Wall System can be tied to the support post and used
purely as a facade. [top]
