The wall has been designed for ease of installation – it’s quick and simple to build.
All components are easily managed by hand. The tools required for the successful installation of the Facade and BRAACE™ Retaining Wall Systems are as follows:
- String Line
- Measuring Tape
- Spirit Level
- Digging Implement (post hole digger)
- Screw Gun (drill)
- Installation Procedure - Facade Retaining Wall System
Installation Procedure - Facade Retaining Wall System
Step 1 – Mark out the Wall and Excavate Pier Holes
- A minimum working area of 700mm is required behind the wall.
- Set out wall at 1.00 metre centres in desired alignment, and mark post centres.
- Drill or excavate 300mm diameter hole to required depth (see specification table)
- Ensure the foundation hole is cleaned of loose soil and debris.
Step 2 – Set the Posts in Concrete
- Set a string line to the required height (retained height) of the wall, 75mm from the front face of the retaining wall. This will become the alignment and height mark for the front face of the support post.
- Place concrete in the foundation hole and fill to the top.
- Push the post into the concrete until the top front edge is level with the string line.
- Use a spirit level to plum vertical.
- Leave to set over night.
Step 3 – Install Mesh Retaining Panels
- Apply a bituminous coating to the first 150mm of the post at the base.
- Starting at the base, place the mesh panel at the rear of the post and secure using the u-clip and type 1 screws. Continue until all panels are secured.
- Place the waterproof membrane over the mesh, leaving sufficient at the top to allow for stretching during backfilling.
- Backfill in accordance with the specification.
The Installation Procedure - BRAACE™ Retaining Wall System
Step 1 – Mark Out the Wall and Excavate Pier Holes
- A minimum working area of 700mm is required behind the wall.
- Set out wall at 1.00 metre centres in desired alignment, and mark post centres.
- Drill or excavate 300mm diameter hole to required depth (see specification table)
- Ensure the foundation hole is cleaned of loose soil and debris.
Step 2 – Set the Posts in Concrete
- Set a string line to the required height (retained height) of the wall, 75mm from the front face of the retaining wall. This will become the alignment and height mark for the front face of the support post.
- Place concrete in the foundation hole and fill to the top.
- Push the post into the concrete until the top front edge is level with the string line.
- Use a spirit level to plum vertical.
- Leave to set over night.
Step 3 - Install Mesh Retaining Panels and Hebel Facade Panel and Caps
- Apply a bituminous coating to the first 150mm of the post at the base.
- Fix the panel connection angles to the post at a height to suit the centre of the panel using the type 1 screws. Panel connection angles are to be used at the ends of the Hebel panels only.
- Apply a bituminous coating to the first 150mm of the base panel.
- Starting at the base and ensuring that the panel is sitting firmly on the foundation, or packer, place the panel at the front of the post and screw through the fixing bracket at the rear using the type 2 screws. (Do not over tighten) or place the panel at the front of the post and screw through the panel into the post/fixing bracket using the type 4 screws - continue until all panels are placed.
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- Starting at the base, place the mesh panel at the rear of the post and secure using the u-clip and type 1 screws. Continue until all panels are secured.
- Place the waterproof membrane over the mesh, leaving sufficient at the top to allow for stretching during backfilling.
- Place the cap using the thin bed adhesive and fix using the type 3 screws. (Do not over tighten)
- Backfill in accordance with the specification.
- Finish as desired.
Corner Detail - Internal Corner
- An additional post is to be installed for 90 degree internal angle for mesh installation.
