When one of our regular clients approached us as their favoured solution to repair and protect the...
Our customer needed a solution for a project, to bring much needed structural support to build up an area of their sloping garden to act as a retaining wall.
What was the challenge?
The existing site presented a significant challenge as it was an uneven, sloping grass area that required careful modification. The ground level needed to be raised to create a grassed terrace which extended the usable garden area.
This transformation was crucial, as the initial landscape did not provide the necessary stability or uniformity for construction. To address this, it was imperative to build a robust and secure retaining wall.
Our innovative MSE prefilled soil filled bags were employed for this purpose; strategically placed around the base and foundation, these bags were essential in providing the crucial structural support needed to ensure the stability and longevity of the foundation.
What was the solution?
SoluForm’s Topsoil filled geotextile bag offered the perfect solution to build the stable support structure.
The bags only weigh 20kg each, so they can be handled by a single person, and easily carried to the installation site.
The shear keys, that have been specifically designed to use between the rows of bagwork , also brought further structure to the installation providing additional stability.
The post vegetation by hydroseeding provides the additional bonding of the bagwork, through root growth into the bags to bind the whole retaining wall surface together. It also created the surface vegetation in grass, for the aesthetic finish which conceals the bagwork retaining shape and blends with the surrounding environment.
What was the outcome for the client?
Together with the client we were able to provide guidance, so that full plans were made before the installation was started to ensure the stable structural supports could be installed with ease and precision.
Ultimately the goal for the client was to be able to establish planting on / in the bagwork, to encourage growth and increase biodiversity. The prefilled soil bags are filled with the highest quality sand rich topsoil, to promote a diverse ecological environment to enhance plant and wildlife establishment.
The final solution, provided an extended flat garden area for the client to enjoy.
Would you like to speak to SoluForm to see how we can help?
You can contact us by calling the team on 01629 541066, emailing sales@soluform.co.uk or completing our contact us form on our website. Our friendly team will be more than happy to help you find a solution that meets your needs.
