Retaining Wall Filter Fabric

The filter fabric ensures the gabion remains free draining and eliminates hydro static pressure behind the retaining wall.

Retaining wall filter fabric.

Using srw fabric in retaining wall construction is important in ensuring the longevity of the wall. Bi directional biaxial geogrid which may be installed either perpendicular or parallel to the wall for lengths 3 4 or 6 feet. Never build higher than the recommended maximum height for that product. Landscape fabric is thin and sturdy and is a simple way to preserve a retaining wall s construction.

Without filter protection fine textured soils will gradually accumulate between the pieces of drainage stone and the drainage for the retaining wall fails. F install filter fabric against the native soil and place the backfill gravel between the blocks and the filter cloth fig. No matter what material you choose every retaining wall should include a provision to collect and drain the water that seeps through the ground behind it or the weight of the saturated soil can cause the wall to fail. 1 dig a 6 to 8 inch wide trench immediately behind the retaining wall with a shovel.

Gabion retaining walls need adequate drainage the design of the drainage system is just as important as the design of the retaining wall. Our engineering design process is a set of steps that identifies the problem then develops an understandable solution which meets the needs of the end user. Blocks must always be off set unit so that the joints are staggered. Begin to place the retaining wall units.

Geogrid fabric for retaining wall slope and roadbase support. Retaining walls can be built with a range of materials cement wood natural stone and concrete blocks are all commonly used. In the case of significant water flow use perforated pipe wrapped into filter fabric to redirect the flow picture below. Click on the fabric type to the right to view more information.

Filter cloth sizes of 4 x100 5 x360 9 and many other sizes.