Landscaping - Retaining Walls
Far from ordinary retaining walls
When you are looking for a retaining wall product that needs to be strong, simple to lay and aesthetically attractive, Firth Diamond Pro is hard to go past. Ron Williams, Managing Director of Gibbons Contractors recently used Firth Diamond Pro in the Manakau Harbour Crossing in Auckland and can attest to its suitability for this type of project.
"Our team has had many years of experience building Mechanically Stabilised Earth - type walls and we strongly recommended the use of Firth Diamond Pro for this project says Ron. It was the ideal solution from a structural, aesthetic and financial viewpoint and really shows how well the Diamond Pro product performs for large-scale infrastructure type applications. We are leaving the site with a very happy client.'
Alan Smith, Manager at Tetley's Quarry also found a solution using Firth Diamond Pro. An 8m high wall with heavy-duty loadings (fully laden trucks) of up to 60 tonnes was required at the quarry. The acute 7 degree verticality of the wall facing and the hard knocks the wall was likely to get over its lifetime made the correct product solution vital. However Alan was pleased with the end result. "These blocks were chosen for their strength, ease of laying and the attractive finished effect. Several options were considered but Firth blocks proved to be the best. We were pleased with the result and the service and assistance that Firth provided."
Durability is a key benefit of using Firth Diamond pro however it also offers a stunning, modern look. Redwood Crescent in New Plymouth is a high quality residential subdivision where an attractive finish was a key factor when choosing a retaining wall product. Diamond Pro made an impressive statement in the high 2.8m curved wall leading into the subdivision. And, compared to timber, it was also a cost effective solution.
For retaining wall projects that require a more than ordinary solution, Firth Diamond Pro is the solution. Strength, durability and aesthetic appeal all rolled into one product.
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