Retaining Wall Advice

Learn how to install under-fence plinths with this practical step-by-step guide. It covers tools, site preparation, levelling, fitting plinths beneath new or existing fencing, backfilling, finishing, and common installation mistakes to avoid.

Getting your steel posts right is the most critical step in building a concrete sleeper retaining wall. This step-by-step guide covers post spacing, embedment depth, concrete mix, alignment, and common installation mistakes to avoid.

The complete guide to concrete sleeper retaining walls in Australia — covering sleeper sizes, finishes, step-by-step installation, drainage, cost, and maintenance. Written by the team at Retaining Walls Direct.

Building a retaining wall corner requires the right posts and careful planning. This guide covers L-posts, corner posts, inside vs outside corners, mitre cuts, and step-by-step construction.

Tiered retaining walls are the best solution for steep slopes. This guide covers tier spacing rules, height limits, drainage between tiers, post selection, and step-by-step installation.

A practical step-by-step guide to planning and building a concrete sleeper retaining wall in Australia — covering post spacing, footing depth, drainage, sleeper installation, and when engineering or council approval is required.

A practical guide to retaining wall post footings in Australia — covering embedment depth, footing hole size, concrete quantity, soil conditions, and when to confirm footing design with a structural engineer.

A practical guide to retaining wall drainage in Australia — covering hydrostatic pressure, ag pipe, geotextile filter fabric, drainage gravel, weep holes, and the most common drainage mistakes that cause retaining walls to fail.

A practical guide to retaining wall backfill in Australia — what materials to use in the drainage zone and above it, how to compact correctly, and the most common backfill mistakes that damage walls.

A practical guide to building steps and stairs into or alongside a concrete sleeper retaining wall in Australia — covering step dimensions, materials, installation sequence, and safety considerations.

A practical guide to building retaining walls on sloping sites in Australia — covering stepped walls, tiered (terraced) walls, variable post heights, drainage on slopes, and engineering triggers.