EcoBlox & RetainaBlox: Concrete Retaining Blocks

Large Format Interlocking Blocks for Robust Outdoor Walls

Description

SVC EcoBlox and RetainaBlox are individual components of a versatile interlocking concrete block system designed for the rapid construction of retaining walls and other outdoor structures. Available in fullsize or halfsize units, they can also be used individually as large-format ballast blocks for applications where heavy weights are required.

Originally developed as a supplementary product line to reduce concrete waste from manufacturing operations, EcoBlox are made using the excess concrete left over from in-house batching activities. Instead of being disposed as waste, leftover concrete from SVC’s manufacturing operations is used to fill EcoBlox moulds, creating a functional product that is useful for applications where aesthetics are unimportant.

RetainaBlox are the same shape as EcoBlox, and are produced on an as-needs basis when the client requires consistency and uniformity across multiple blocks for aesthetic purposes. RetainaBlox can be produced in a standard grey industrial concrete finish, or in a white or charcoal concrete base colour with a selection of stone aggregates available.

EcoBlox and RetainaBlox provide a quick, simple solution for building strong, durable outdoor walls, reducing the time and complexity of constructing traditional formwork or mortared blockwork. Ideal for landscaping, civil, and industrial applications, the dry-stack, interlocking design allows for fast and secure installation. The system provides a stable and long-lasting solution for earth retention and erosion control.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you install EcoBlox and RetainaBlox?

EcoBlox and RetainaBlox offer a simple, no-fuss solution allowing contractors to quickly and easily construct robust outdoor walls. Their interlocking design means that they can be lifted and stacked onto each other in various configurations, using the central lifting anchor on the top face. Blocks can be stacked in a stretcher bond pattern (similar to traditional brickwork) for increased resistance to shear forces. Once stacked, the large-format blocks are held together by gravity and their sheer weight (500-1000kg) - there is no need for mortar or any adhesive products to join the blocks together.

What can EcoBlox and RetainaBlox be used for?

These large-format, high-strength concrete blocks are most commonly used to build gravity-based retaining walls for landscaping and civil projects. They may also be used for creating outdoor storage bays, flood barriers, and for erosion control along waterways. Weighing 1 tonne for each fullsize unit, EcoBlox and RetainaBlox may also be used as weighted ballast blocks in applications where large, heavy weighted blocks are required.

How high can you build a retaining wall with EcoBlox?

The maximum height of an un-reinforced gravity wall is highly dependent on soil conditions and movement in the area. For higher walls, specific engineering design incorporating geogrid reinforcement is required. For safety purposes, SVC recommends that you consult an engineer for specific computations and restrictions.

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