Retaining Walls – The Basics

The state of Queensland is a highly populated, urban state located on the south east coast of Australia. Its capital is Brisbane which is a metropolitan area spanning almost 6000 km2. This state is famously known as the “sunshine state”. A large area is covered by the great divider range which has resulted in a rocky and mountainous terrain bordered on the east by the corral sea. According to the Koppen climate classification most of Queensland, Brisbane included has a ‘humid subtropical climate’, with hot, humid summers and dry, slightly cool winters. This state has an excellent road network and Brisbane is easily accessible from the key cities throughout Australia by road, rail and air. As a result, it has become a hotspot for domestic settlements and new building developments. Due to the topography & geological character of the state and of Brisbane, retaining walls are used popularly in construction. They not only give stability to the building, but also serve to add aesthetic value. A retaining wall is a construction technique which basically holds back soil (or other materials) and prevents lands from eroding. They are generally used to hold back a slope or to hold back a land fill. This is usually done in order to make the land form compatible with a construction plan. Many types of materials are used to build retaining walls including stone, timber, concrete etc... In the south eastern cities of Queensland retaining walls are commonly used for both construction and aesthetic purposes. Brisbane retaining walls are extensively used in private homes and commercial buildings. They are mainly used for homes which have attached garages and they are a very common feature in the south eastern areas of Australia. Since it is an almost unavoidable element it is best to make the most of this element. You can use it to increase the functionality and attractiveness of your building. They can be used even in the garden to increase space and are sure to allow you to have a larger lawn area. Covering up retaining walls is a costly affair and therefore it is best to use attractive materials such as granite, bush rock, sandstone etc... So use retaining walls to increase the beauty of your building while preserving its strength and practicality…

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Stone walls for rustic charm!

The Gold Coast is a well known tourist destination that is known for its sunny, tropical climate; surfing beaches; theme parks; and nightlife. It is located in the state of Queensland which is a highly populated, urban state at the foot of the Great Divider Range. It is known as the “sunshine state” and is the second largest state in Australia. The Gold Coast is located on the southern border of Australia, just 80km away from the state’s capital Brisbane. It is easily accessible by road, rail and air and being situated in a strategic location that is far enough from the city for its occupants to be free of the busy hustle and bustle of city life while being close enough to the city for people to access it easily and fast. It is an extremely convenient location and as such it is a top choice for new constructions and new settlements. Since most of the city’s landscape consists of a sloping terrain together with a system of manmade waterways and islands it is not a very easy construction zone. The slopes have lead to landfills being an inevitable part of construction projects in the Gold Coast. Landfills are used to level the slopes and create more spacious usable spaces on construction sites. As a result retaining walls are commonly used because they hold back the soil material used in landfills while allowing rain water to seep through; stopping soil erosion in filled lands. Materials used for retaining walls include rocks, timber, masonry, sandstone, rubble and boulders and stone walls Gold Coast is a common choice that is seen in this area. Stone walls can be made either from well cut stones in linear patterns or from natural rubble stones that are tightly packed together. The stones used are those that are locally found such as limestone, flint, granite and sandstone. They can have either a rough finish or a smooth, well buffed finish. Dry stone walls are a cheaper option as they do not use mortar and are less labour intensive. The type of retaining wall that you are going to use depends mostly on the type of aesthetic you want to achieve. If its rustic charm that you are looking for, then stone walls are the way to go!

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Economical building with boulder walls

The state of Queensland is a highly populated, urban state that is located at the foot of the Great Divider Range. It is known as the “sunshine state” and is home to some of the most beautiful and attractive cities of Australia. Among them is the Gold Coast. This city is located on the southern border of Australia, about 80km away from the state’s capital Brisbane. The Gold Coast is a well known tourist destination which is known for its sunny, tropical climate; surfing beaches; theme parks; and nightlife. The city is a top choice for new constructions and new settlements as it is easily accessible by road, rail and air while being situated in a convenient position. The gold coast is situated in such a strategic location that it is close enough to the city for people to access it easily and fast while being far enough for its occupants to be free of the chaos of city life. As a majority of the city has a sloping terrain it is not an easy place for constructions to be made. Furthermore most of the Gold Coast used to be a wetland and today it has been converted in to a system of manmade waterways and islands. The slopes coupled with the poor soil conditions have lead to landfills being almost imperative when it comes to constructions. Landfills are used mostly to level the slopes. They create larger usable spaces on construction sites which can be used for large lawns or bigger buildings. Due to this retaining walls are commonly used as they are used to avoid erosion. They hold back the soil material used in landfills and also allow rain water to seep through without allowing the soil to get washed away. This also helps to stop rain water from flooding in to filled land areas. Many types of materials can be for retaining walls like rocks, timber, masonry, sandstone, rubble and boulders. A common choice is boulder walls Gold Coast which are made of natural stones that are tightly packed together. They are a durable and economical type of retaining walls and are a perfect choice for those who wish to cut costs while preserving the beauty and stability of their constructions and are not very expensive. As a result boulder retaining walls are a perfect choice for anyone!

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Boulder Walls – For an Economical Construction

Brisbane is the capital of Queensland which is a highly populated, urban state that is famously known as the “sunshine state”. The city spans an area of almost 6000km2 and is a busy metropolitan area. The city like most of Queensland has a rocky, mountainous, sloping terrain which results from the state being situated at the foot of the great divider range. According to the Koppen Climate Classification, Brisbane climatically it comes under the category known “humid subtropical climate”. The city is known to have hot, humid summers and cool, dry winters. Brisbane is the third-most popular destination for international tourists after Sydney and Melbourne and is easily accessible by road, rail. The city also has a very good internal road network and a variety of activities and attractions like museums, parks, theatres and good restaurants. All these together with the favourable climate, atmosphere and convenience of the city has made Brisbane a famous location many domestic settlements as well as other types of settlements. A large number of domestic constructions and new building developments take place in this city and its topography has resulted in a large number of landfills taking place before construction. Landfills are used mainly to level the slopes and create larger usable spaces on construction sites and as a result we see a large number of retaining walls being commonly used. Retaining walls are used mainly to avoid erosion and to hold back the soil material used in landfills and they also add strength and stability to constructions. They allow rain water to seep through without allowing the soil to get washed away and in this way avoid rain water flooding 8in to filled lands as well. A variety of materials can be used to build retaining walls like rocks, timber, masonry, sandstone, rubble and boulders. Boulder walls Brisbane is a good choice for retaining walls in this area as they are made of natural stones which are tightly packed together. They are a durable and economical type of retaining walls and are perfect to add a rustic charm. Boulder walls are a perfect choice for those who wish to cut costs while preserving the beauty and stability of their constructions...

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Using sandstone for added beauty and strength!

Located on the South East coast of Australia, Queensland is a highly populated, urban state. It is famously known as the “sunshine state” and a large area of the state is situated at the foot of the Great Divider Range. This has resulted in a rocky and mountainous terrain in which slopes are a common land form. It is the second largest state in Australia and its capital is Brisbane which is a metropolitan area spanning over an area of almost 6000km2. When it comes to the climatic aspect, Brisbane like most of Queensland experiences hot, sultry summer days and dry, slightly cool winters; and its climate is classified a ‘humid subtropical climate’ according to the Koppen Climate Classification. The city is easily accessible by road, rail and air and has a good internal road network. The easy access, agreeable climate, convenience and atmosphere of Brisbane has made it a good pick for many domestic and other types of settlements. In other words the city has become a hotspot for domestic constructions and new building developments. The topography of this city has resulted in a large number of landfills taking place in order to create larger construction spaces. Due to this we see that retaining walls are used fairly commonly in construction. As most construction sites in this city are situated on landfills, it is a vital that we do all in our power to avoid erosion and to successfully hold back the land mass. Retaining walls or retention walls are a perfect solution for this as they are known to hold back landfills and prevent erosion, while adding strength and stability to the foundation of a structure. They allow us to level the land which increases the usable space, and also allow rain water to seep through without washing away the soil. Many materials can be used to build retaining walls like rocks, timber, masonry and boulders. In Brisbane sandstone is one of the best materials to use as it is found in abundance and is relatively cheap. Sandstone has beautiful earthy hues and is extremely porous, which ensures proper seepage. Sandstone retaining walls will add a rustic, natural sense of beauty to your constructions!

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Retaining Walls – For Stability and Beauty!

When it comes to constructing strong and durable homes and buildings it is important that the foundation of the building is strong. Depending on the soil conditions and topography of the construction site various techniques are used to fulfil this purpose. When it comes to constructions done on sloping lands and constructions which have a large number of levels the foundation is strengthened using retaining walls. They are mainly used to hold back landfills and soil and to prevent erosion due to rain or other forces. They are also used to create larger lawns and flat areas by filling up slopes with land fill and holding it back with retaining walls. This means that one has the ability to construct larger homes than if the slopes are left as they are without being filled up. Retention walls also allow rain water to seep through while it holds back the soil materials, allowing for proper drainage of rain water. Retaining walls are difficult to hide and when they are used, retaining walls are most often left exposed as part of the design. Materials such as concrete, granite, bush rock, timber and sandstone are commonly used to build retaining walls. One place in Australia where we see retaining walls being used abundantly is the Gold Coast . This city which is located on the southern border of Australia, just 80km away from Brisbane in the state of Queensland is a well known tourist destination. Since most of the state and the Gold Coast are predominantly covered by the great divider range, the land is mostly a rocky and mountainous terrain. Most of the city also used to be a wetland which has now been converted in to man-made islands and water ways. Although the topography of the Gold Coast is not ideal for construction its location in a convenient position which is close to the city while being far enough to stay away from its hustle and bustle, has resulted in a lot of settlements being constructed. Most of these settlements have used retaining walls in construction. Sandstone retaining walls Gold Coast are probably the ideal type of retaining walls as it is attractive with its warm earthy hue and is extremely porous allowing for proper and excellent seepage. Choice wisely when it comes to retaining walls as they greatly increases the stability and beauty of your building.

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Strength & beauty through retaining walls

Retaining walls are a construction technique used to give stability to various buildings without decreasing the aesthetic value of the buildings. They are used to hold back soil and other materials in order to prevent the land or land-fill from eroding. These are also used to strengthen foundations of buildings that are built on slopes or have many different layers. A wide variety of materials are commonly used to build retaining walls including sandstone, timber, concrete, granite, and bush rock. Using attractive materials to construct retention walls can increase the aesthetic aspects of a building. They are known to create larger lawns and flat areas. By building retaining walls one is able fill up slopes with land fill and creates larger flat areas. The retaining wall will keep the land fill from getting washed away. As a result one can have either a beautifully landscaped garden or build more rooms which would have been impossible if the slope was not filled up. Retaining walls are commonly seen in the Gold coast. This is a city just 80km south of Brisbane which spans an area of roughly 400km2. Located in the state of Queensland the city is placed cosily in a location which is away from the chaos of the city, while at the same time is close enough to the city for quick travelling to and from it for business and other matters. This city is famous for its sunny, tropical climate; surfing beaches; theme parks; nightlife; high-rise sky line and is a well known tourist destination. The western border of the city is flanked by the Great Dividing Range and the city sits at its foot while most of the city also used to be a wetland. The swamps which were a common sight in this region have now been converted in to man-made islands and water ways. A large number of up market settlements have been developed in this city and the soil conditions and topography of the region have resulted in retention wall Rock Gold Coast. Being a common sight. They are an almost unavoidable feature and as a result it is wise to use attractive materials and make the best of this construction feature.

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Construction In The Gold Coast

Just 80km south of Brisbane, is a city which is famous for its sunny, tropical climate; surfing beaches; theme parks; nightlife; and high-rise sky line. This city is a famous tourist destination named The Gold Coast. Located in the state of Queensland the city spans an area of roughly 400km2. The city is placed cosily in an ideal location away from the chaos of the city, which is at the same time close enough to the city for quick travelling to and from it for business and other matters. The city is bordered on the western side by the Great Dividing Range and it sits on at the foot of the mountain range. A majority of this city was originally a wetland but today these swamps have been converted into a system of man-made water ways and islands. These are now home to a large number of up-market homes. The Gold Coast is climatically classified according to the Koppen Climate Classification as a ‘humid subtropical climate’. This means that it has slightly cool winters and hot, humid summers. Occasionally, a few torrential rains that last for days at a stretch are seen during the summer, which lead to residents succumbing to what is known as the “summer blues”. The network within and around the Gold Coast are in excellent condition which makes it easily accessible by road. The city is also easily accessible by both road and rail. The comfortability, convenience and picturesque nature of the Gold Coast have resulted in this city becoming a famous choice for domestic settlements and new building developments. The main factors which affect these are topography and geological characters of the Gold Coast. Due to its position and soil conditions most constructions require land-fills. Due to this we often see a lot of retention wall Gold Coast. Retaining walls are used to give stability to the building, while enhancing its aesthetic value. They hold back soil and other materials and prevent the land or land-fill from eroding. A wide variety of materials can be used to build a retaining wall, including sandstone, timber, concrete, granite, bush rock can be used. By using attractive materials to construct this almost unavoidable building element one can increase the attractiveness of their homes or offices...

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The trick to strong and beautiful homes!

The Gold Coast is a famous city located in the state of Queensland, which is well known for its sunny, tropical climate; surfing beaches; theme parks; nightlife and its high-rise sky line; and it is a famous tourist destination. It is just 80km south of the state’s capital Brisbane and the city spans an area of roughly 400km2. This has resulted in the city being cosily placed away from the hustle and bustle of the city while being close enough to the city for people to travel to and from the city for business and other matters. The city sits on the foot of the Great Dividing Range and is bordered on the west by this mountain range. Most of the land of this city was originally wetlands. However, these swamps were converted into a system of man-made waterways and islands, which now house a large number of up-market housing schemes. The Gold Coast has slightly cool winters and hot, humid summers; occasionally heavy rains which last for days are seen during summer. This leads to residents of this area succumbing to the “summer blues”. According to the Koppen Climate Classification this is a ‘humid subtropical climate’. The road network in and around the Gold Coast is in very good condition and the city is easily accessible by both road and rail. The beauty, convenience and comfortability of the Gold Coast has resulted in it being a major hub for both domestic settlements and new building developments. The topography and geological character of the Gold Coast, greatly influences the construction field. Due to this most constructions require land-fills. Retaining walls give strength and stability to buildings while safeguarding its aesthetic value. They are used to hold back soil and other materials to prevent the land fill or land form from eroding and getting washed away. Rock retaining walls Gold Coast are a common sight in this area. Although many materials such as sandstone, timber, concrete and stone can be used to build retaining walls, rock is one of the most common materials used. Rock retaining walls are the strongest type of retention walls. And they add a rustic charm to any construction. Using rock types such as granite, bush rock, sandstone will increase the strength and beauty of your home...

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Importance of House pads

The south east coast of Australia is home to the state of Queensland which is a urban state that is highly populated. Queensland is known as the “sunshine state”, is largely covered by the Great Divider Range, resulting in a rocky and mountainous terrain bordered on the east by the Corral Sea. Brisbane is its capital and it is a metropolitan area which spans over an area of almost 6000 km2. Another well known city within the state of Queensland is the Gold Coast. It is well known for its sunny, tropical climate; surfing beaches; theme parks; nightlife and restaurants and is a famous tourist hub in South Eastern Australia. According to the Koppen Climate Classification the Gold Coast as well as Brisbane has a ‘humid subtropical climate’. It is characterized by with hot, humid summer days and dry, slightly cool winter days. The city is easily accessible from key cities throughout Australia by road, rail and air, while the internal roadways are also in excellent condition. The city is a successful, convenient location and all this has resulted in it becoming a hotspot for settlements. Mainly a large number of domestic constructions and renovations are frequently undertaken in this area. The topography and geological characteristics of this region play a vital role when it comes to these construction activities. Due to the frequent slopes and variations in height of the natural ground retaining walls are commonly used. They are mainly used for house pads Gold Coast which are a type of land fill done in order to build homes with attached garages.

Retaining walls give stability to these house pads. It is extremely important that the house pads are structurally sound and strong as they bear the entire weight of the home. Mistakes made in constructing these can lead to complications in the building like sinking or even collapsing. Seeking help from proper professionals when constructing a house pad is the safest and best way as it is guaranteed that mistakes are not made. Remember, a strong house pad leads to a strong building envelope which has a longer lifespan and which can withstand the necessary loads. So make sure you get the best house pad in order to have a hassle free construction...

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