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RETAINING BLOCKS Retaining block walls are perfect for creating boundary walls, a focal point or levelling off an area to establish a lawn. There are many different looks you can create to establish interesting outdoor areas or “rooms” on a property. These will enhance your overall design and add value to your home. The new range of retaining wall products (available from December 2011) are designed to add beauty and definition to your garden and larger structural projects. Dricon High Strength HandiCrete ® High strength concrete mix, formulated to reach a target strength of 40MPa in 28 days • Ideal for foundations, heavy duty paths, bridge repair work, bollards and block fill Drainage Coil Designed for the economic removal of excess ground water • Ideal for effluent soakage fields, retaining wall drainage and stormwater diversion • Available in diameters of 65, 110 & 150mm HELPFUL HINTS • Terraced retaining walls will let more light into an area rather than one high wall. • Raised beds showcase plants and are better for vegetable gardens in particular, as they improve drainage. • The modular shape and design of Firth retaining walls means you can install them yourself • Retaining walls require little maintenance but if you need to clean them, use a pre-emergent spray and low-pressure water Colours Available Rockface Granite Firth Ezi Wall Firth Keystone Sedona Retaining Block Stone Retaining Block Easily constructed using the Virtually maintenance free. unique interlocking system Ideal for finishing your lawn • Suitable for low edge, for decorative tree freestanding retaining rings, planters or raised walls, garden edging or garden beds beds and tree wells • Builds wall up to • Concave or convex curved 300mm high walls up to 500mm high Colours • 5 units per lineal metre Available • 7 units per lineal metre or or 66 units per M 2 57 units per M 2 Rockface Granite Sandstone Sandstone New Range - Available in December 2011 12 Whilst every care has been taken to obtain an accurate representation, the colours shown here are subject to the limitations of the colour reproduction process. Visit your nearest PlaceMakers to view samples prior to ordering.
Grass Paver per m 2 =6 Note; Available in natural only. Scoria • Ideal for bedding under constructions such as paving areas or for drainage behind retaining walls and piping trenches Base Course Material • Can be compacted under pavers or cobbles prior to laying to give a firm solid foundation • Can also be used around pipes, compaction required HOW TO GUIDE For instructions on how to build your concrete block retaining wall, see our How To Guide available in-store or online at www.placemakers.co.nz KNOW HOW CARD SPEND * $ 250 GET A $ 25 *Terms and conditions apply. BONUS VOUCHER Don’t forget to use your Know How Card with every purchase. PROJECT CHECKLIST Materials It is best to purchase your retaining wall blocks from one place and from the same batch if possible. Below are your three main materials: • Retaining wall blocks • Base course material • Drainage aggregate Tools • Tape measure • Pencil • Spade • Spirit level • Stakes & stringline • Hammer • Shovel • Gloves • Safety glasses • Masonry chisel • Compactor • Wheelbarrow Large Small Colours Available Rockface Sandstone Medium Firth Keystone Country Manor Retaining Block Three piece system lets you create your own laying pattern to achieve the look and feel of a natural stone wall • Builds walls up to 900mm high • 8.3 units per lineal metre or 66 per M 2 • Retaining caps also available Colours Available Rockface Granite Firth Keystone Garden Firth Keystone Compac Wall Retaining Block IV Retaining Block Perfect for landscape walls, Perfect for those heavy duty tree rings, patio, lawn or edging, garden retaining walls and garden or flowerbed borders • Uses pins for • Builds straight, curved or additional stability terraced walls to fit the • Creates walls up to 1.2M contours of your garden. high (can go higher with • Builds wall up to 1000mm high specific design) • 3.33 units per lineal metre or Colours • 3 units per lineal metre 33.3 per M 2 Available or 11 units per M 2 Rockface • Retaining caps also available New Range - Available in December 2011 Sandstone New Range - Available in December 2011 Sandstone New Range - Available in December 2011 Granite 13
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