Gone are the days when housebuilders could only choose between gabion basket walls or a labour intensive block and render approach.
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In a housing market where sites increasing offer challenges in terms of contours and levels, Tobermore&#;s Award Winning Secura Grand is an innovative pre-finished retaining wall solution which offers housebuilders a highly efficient and attractive alternative to traditional retaining wall options.
Available in three vibrant long-lasting colours, Secura Grand is built using a simple, mortar-free, dry method. Once the area behind the planed wall has been excavated, only a concrete foundation is required, and no wet trades are involved in the construction of the wall. There is no mortar drying times to delay installation, meaning that constant progress can be achieved. Secura retaining walls therefore require less skilled trades, saving time and money on this element of a project.
When placing a Secura Grand order, housebuilders will avail of a tailor made customer service package, ServiceSure. This customer focused service follows a project from initial enquiry to delivery and beyond, updating customers at every stage ensuring an efficient, and consistent streamlined experience. Secura Grand blocks are manufactured on a single site, with higher stock levels than the industry average, and are ready to be delivered to housebuilders in full and on time, with minimal lead times.
Got a burning question? Get in touch with our technical team to have your questions answered within 48 hours!
Stonebloc is a modular gravity based retaining wall system and is often used as a substitute for the more traditional Gabion basket system - another gravity based wall system. In this blog we&#;ll provide an overview of Gabion baskets and how it differs from Stonebloc.
About Gabion Walls
The word &#;Gabion'' has Italian origins, meaning big cage. Gabion Walls serve either a decorative or functional purpose. They feature a large metal cage filled with rock and stone (Ilker, ). Like all modular gravity wall systems, they are very flexible and are able to withstand movements from undercutting or land slippage.
Gabion walls tend to be used on road reserve areas at the subdivision level of development, or for supporting heavier civil infrastructure. One of the perceived benefits of Gabion baskets is the on site fabrication and placement of stones. In contrast to this, a limitation of Gabion is its inability to accommodate land deformation or provide landslide remediation.
About Stonebloc
Stonebloc is a gravity retaining wall system. At the heart of the system is a solid concrete retaining wall block with a unique interlocking design which provides a shear key in both horizontal directions. This means Stonebloc retaining blocks lock together with ease.
Stonebloc is designed around the concept of timeless retaining - fast installation with minimal labour input, future proofed aesthetics, and comprehensive engineering.
Stonebloc was designed to fill a gap in the New Zealand retaining wall market by combining these benefits into a single product and construction system.
The result is a system that delivers the speed and durability of precast concrete at a timber price point.
Stonebloc and Gabion Quick Comparison Table
Attribute
Link to Shitai
Stonebloc
Gabion
Foundation
Compacted gravel foundation
Compacted gravel foundation
Installation Process
Stack blocks like LEGO®
Construct cages onsite and fill with stones
Backfill
Free slowing drainage material and drainage coil
Free slowing drainage material and drainage coil
Resilience
Solid concrete blocks with 100yr design life
Galvanized steel cages
End of life
Non-destructive dismantle and reuse
Recycling aggregate
Structural capability
400-800mm thick Gravity walls with option to reinforce with geogrid to create MSE wall
1m-3m thick gravity walls
Conclusion
While Stonebloc is not the only gravity wall system available on the market, we argue its unique combination of features and benefits ensure it is the best option. While Gabion traditionally has fulfilled an important role in retaining, its lack of resilience handicaps it in a world increasingly focused on smart resource use.
Gone are the days when housebuilders could only choose between gabion basket walls or a labour intensive block and render approach.
In a housing market where sites increasing offer challenges in terms of contours and levels, Tobermore&#;s Award Winning Secura Grand is an innovative pre-finished retaining wall solution which offers housebuilders a highly efficient and attractive alternative to traditional retaining wall options.
Available in three vibrant long-lasting colours, Secura Grand is built using a simple, mortar-free, dry method. Once the area behind the planed wall has been excavated, only a concrete foundation is required, and no wet trades are involved in the construction of the wall. There is no mortar drying times to delay installation, meaning that constant progress can be achieved. Secura retaining walls therefore require less skilled trades, saving time and money on this element of a project.
When placing a Secura Grand order, housebuilders will avail of a tailor made customer service package, ServiceSure. This customer focused service follows a project from initial enquiry to delivery and beyond, updating customers at every stage ensuring an efficient, and consistent streamlined experience. Secura Grand blocks are manufactured on a single site, with higher stock levels than the industry average, and are ready to be delivered to housebuilders in full and on time, with minimal lead times.
Got a burning question? Get in touch with our technical team to have your questions answered within 48 hours!
Stonebloc is a modular gravity based retaining wall system and is often used as a substitute for the more traditional Gabion basket system - another gravity based wall system. In this blog we&#;ll provide an overview of Gabion baskets and how it differs from Stonebloc.
About Gabion Walls
The word &#;Gabion'' has Italian origins, meaning big cage. Gabion Walls serve either a decorative or functional purpose. They feature a large metal cage filled with rock and stone (Ilker, ). Like all modular gravity wall systems, they are very flexible and are able to withstand movements from undercutting or land slippage.
Gabion walls tend to be used on road reserve areas at the subdivision level of development, or for supporting heavier civil infrastructure. One of the perceived benefits of Gabion baskets is the on site fabrication and placement of stones. In contrast to this, a limitation of Gabion is its inability to accommodate land deformation or provide landslide remediation.
About Stonebloc
Stonebloc is a gravity retaining wall system. At the heart of the system is a solid concrete retaining wall block with a unique interlocking design which provides a shear key in both horizontal directions. This means Stonebloc retaining blocks lock together with ease.
Stonebloc is designed around the concept of timeless retaining - fast installation with minimal labour input, future proofed aesthetics, and comprehensive engineering.
Stonebloc was designed to fill a gap in the New Zealand retaining wall market by combining these benefits into a single product and construction system.
The result is a system that delivers the speed and durability of precast concrete at a timber price point.
Stonebloc and Gabion Quick Comparison Table
Attribute
Stonebloc
Gabion
Foundation
Compacted gravel foundation
Compacted gravel foundation
Installation Process
Stack blocks like LEGO®
Construct cages onsite and fill with stones
Backfill
Free slowing drainage material and drainage coil
Free slowing drainage material and drainage coil
Resilience
Solid concrete blocks with 100yr design life
Galvanized steel cages
End of life
Non-destructive dismantle and reuse
Recycling aggregate
Structural capability
400-800mm thick Gravity walls with option to reinforce with geogrid to create MSE wall
1m-3m thick gravity walls
Conclusion
While Stonebloc is not the only gravity wall system available on the market, we argue its unique combination of features and benefits ensure it is the best option. While Gabion traditionally has fulfilled an important role in retaining, its lack of resilience handicaps it in a world increasingly focused on smart resource use.