Retaining Walls
Build strong and durable retaining walls using our modular wooden block system
Modular design
WoodBlocX walls are built with many individual pieces of timber (rather like bricks), that are pinned together using plastic dowels.
Each piece of timber – selected to use only the strongest parts of the tree and never the heart – is then pressure treated twice, and because they are pre-drilled, the treatment penetrates almost 100% of the wood.
A WoodBlocX wall can be expected to last for at least 15 years, probably more. The dowels can each withstand 0.9 tonnes of sheer force, and the walls are strong under both tension and compression, so in some cases, they are actually stronger than the stone alternative.
No need for foundations or mortar
The many joints of the BlocX assembly system means that the walls are flexible enough to withstand frosts and ground movement, and won’t distort or crack under pressure. A single wall (the BlocX are 75mm wide) will hold earth to a height of 1m, and the narrow BlocX means that there is a lot more planting or path space above and below than there would be with something like sleepers.
For example, a 4125 x 750mm retaining wall with three central steps costs less than £595 for all the materials including VAT. With the WoodBlocX, all you need for the wall is supplied to you, so there’s no hidden costs, no need to calculate timber or stone requirements or factor in offcuts – all of that is done for you.
The BlocX can be left to weather naturally, great for a rustic look, or painted to suit the client’s needs.
The ideal solution for landscape projects of any scale and budget
The beauty of modular systems is that they can be adapted almost infinitely to suit any size of project and budget, and because they are cheaper than stone and better quality than other timber products, they are an ideal choice.
WoodBlocX has been used in projects for local councils and NHS Trusts, public gardens such as RBG Kew, on university campuses and more, and the team are used to working with landscaping and construction firms nationwide.
