Corten Steel Retaining Wall Installation

Urban metalwork design and manufacture custom corten steel retaining walls for geelong properties.

Corten steel retaining wall installation.

It is made with alloys that cause its surface to develop a self protecting rust when exposed to weather. I take you through a more in depth example of how to create a stunning planter box using the edge of a wall facade. All planting bed systems are typically provided with a bottom unless specified otherwise. Abilityretain is a modular corten steel retaining wall system that allows you to quickly install retaining walls in your garden.

This can be done by placing one strip of panels along the bottom of the slope or for a more striking effect the steel supports can be tiered in horizontal layers down along the hill. Corten stainless steel and powder coated aluminum garden edging is a perfect solution for extra curb appeal. We use angle with rebar for edging for 3 and shorter. The planterworx planting bed system is a hybrid between a retaining wall and a traditional planter.

The insulating patina resists corrosion requires no painting or weather proofing and doesn t compromise structural strength. In this video i show you how to make a planter using corten steel. The panels even come pre rusted so that you don t have to wait the 6 to 8 weeks for the rusty look that comes with other corten retaining wall edging systems. All of our edging includes welded corners companion flanges stainless steel hardware mounting brackets and rebar mounting stakes to facilitate simple and fast installation our retaining wall and edging products are made from thick plate material to withstand the canadian climate.

Since this project posts set in concrete is our preferred method of installation for any steel retaining wall over 3. Corten or weathering steel is typically used for landscaping and outdoor construction. While it added a small amount of installation time the quality and straightness of the line was absolutely noticeable. In steeply sloped areas a corten steel retaining wall is used to bear the load of the soil on the incline keeping it safely in place.

Ph 0432 590 125. However other than the lack of appeal metal retaining walls will serve you for a lifetime. However this is if you are okay with an unnatural look on your yard. Flexible design including laser cutting.

An average brick retaining wall that is 30 feet long and 4 feet high without any built in steps or extra reinforcements is typically around 4 220 the average homeowner will pay 35 per square foot and spend between 2 450 and 6 650 to build a retaining wall.